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The Enhanced Games promised a revolution. It delivered something much messier

World records, false starts, and a market crash: A front-row seat at last weekend’s “Steroid Olympics” in Las Vegas.

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The Enhanced Games promised a revolution. It delivered something much messier

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Oakland Police Department May Soon Be Free of Federal Oversight For First Time In Two Decades

A hearing is set for Wednesday to confirm whether the Oakland Police Department is in compliance with all 51 of its required reforms for the first time in 23 years — the longest in US history, and federal oversight could end in September.

55 minutes ago

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Oakland Police Department May Soon Be Free of Federal Oversight For First Time In Two Decades

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Yuba and Sutter County Leaders to Take Vote to Secede From Coastal California

In the latest bit of symbolic and theatrical pushback on California's redistricting plan, which is intended to take five Republican-held seats in Congress and hand them to Democrats, two inland counties in Northern California are taking votes on a new secession plan.

2 hours ago

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Yuba and Sutter County Leaders to Take Vote to Secede From Coastal California

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SF’s hottest brunch spot serves seven kinds of Thai-style congee in West Portal

The couple behind Khao Tiew, one of the city’s best Thai restaurants, has expanded with Tur.

3 hours ago

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SF’s hottest brunch spot serves seven kinds of Thai-style congee in West Portal

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NBA Draft analysis: Do the Warriors have a type?

The Warriors have the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and they really need to nail it

7 hours ago

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NBA Draft analysis: Do the Warriors have a type?

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Private jets, nightclubs, Ferraris: An East Bay teen and America’s largest crypto heist

Hamza Doost was a key member of the crew that stole $246 million.

7 hours ago

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Private jets, nightclubs, Ferraris: An East Bay teen and America’s largest crypto heist

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SF school board president Phil Kim faces election test as district struggles

Running for the first time as an incumbent, he’s up against progressive challengers Virginia Cheung and Brandee Marckmann.

7 hours ago

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SF school board president Phil Kim faces election test as district struggles

Mission Local

Sunset fire

At Kirby Cove. Photo by Aaron Strick. Sunset fire

7 hours ago

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Sunset fire

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S.F. budget cuts are coming. Here’s our guide to the city’s $16 billion books.

How San Francisco’s budget changed over the last two years — and what lies ahead S.F. budget cuts are coming. Here’s our guide to the city’s $16 billion books.

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S.F. budget cuts are coming. Here’s our guide to the city’s $16 billion books.

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Day Around the Bay: Alameda’s Popular USS Hornet Hit Hard By New Restrictions

District 2 candidate Lori Brooke brought up allegations in her ads that Stephen Sherill was appointed due to his connections to Bloomberg; popular athleisure brand Alo plans to open its first SF store; and new safety restrictions have affected the revenue of Alameda’s USS Hornet.

19 hours ago

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Day Around the Bay: Alameda’s Popular USS Hornet Hit Hard By New Restrictions

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Epic Church plans to purchase $15 million Union Square building

The move would mark the church’s fifth home since its founding in 2010.

20 hours ago

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Epic Church plans to purchase $15 million Union Square building

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Invasive Insect Found on Costco Plants In Solano County Could Pose Threat to Napa Grapevines

Grapevines and citrus plants purchased at Costco stores in Vacaville and Fairfield, as well as in Napa and Sonoma counties, have been found to be harboring infestations of glassy-winged sharpshooters, which pose a grave threat to grapevines.

21 hours ago

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Invasive Insect Found on Costco Plants In Solano County Could Pose Threat to Napa Grapevines

Mission Local

Mission: Comics and Arts expands to the Excelsior

Mission: Comics and Arts, which has operated out of 2250 Mission St. since 2008, is opening a second location in the Excelsior. Mission: Comics and Arts expands to the Excelsior

22 hours ago

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Mission: Comics and Arts expands to the Excelsior

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SF Musician Plans to Turn Former Mission Taco Bell Into Affordable Recording Studio

A local musician and recording engineer plans to turn the long-vacant site at Duboce and Guerrero into a music recording studio and creative space for independent artists, as he previously ran a similar space in the Bayview for ten years.

22 hours ago

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SF Musician Plans to Turn Former Mission Taco Bell Into Affordable Recording Studio

Mission Local

Meet the District 2 candidates: How should toxins in the Marina be cleaned up?

Lori Brooke and Stephen Sherrill did not say whether they support the plan for a new park and harbor after the toxins are cleared Meet the District 2 candidates: How should toxins in the Marina be cleaned up?

1 day ago

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Meet the District 2 candidates: How should toxins in the Marina be cleaned up?

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SF Mayor's Chief of Staff and Confidante Staci Slaughter to Step Down

After 18 months on the job, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's chief of staff, Staci Slaughter, has announced she will be stepping down from the job in June.

1 day ago

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SF Mayor's Chief of Staff and Confidante Staci Slaughter to Step Down

Mission Local

Kitty helmet

At Market and Church Streets. Photo by Beth Winegarner. Kitty helmet

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Kitty helmet

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‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?

San Francisco is full of outreach workers trying to help vulnerable residents — and potential scammers out for their personal information. ‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?

1 day ago

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‘Preying on poor people:’ Who is Nurse Albert and why does he want your Medi-Cal number?