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Suspect 'Late for Work' Takes CHP on High-Speed Chase, Crashes on Active Railroad Track

A speeding driver took the CHP on a 120-mph police chase through Redwood City, which culminated in the driver slamming into a car on an active railroad track — because he said he was “running late for work.”

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Suspect 'Late for Work' Takes CHP on High-Speed Chase, Crashes on Active Railroad Track

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Two Fatal Crashes On I-580

One person was killed in a 2:30 am crash on westbound I-580 in Oakland; another crash around 7 am on eastbound I-580 in Livermore left one dead; and Robert Fisher's Russian Hill mansion has hit the market for $17M.

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Two Fatal Crashes On I-580

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4 most anticipated San Francisco restaurant, brewery, and cafe openings in May

Giants fans will soon have a Latin restaurant to visit before home games. In Mission Bay, a sprawling beer destination debuts in a space that’s been dark for years.

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4 most anticipated San Francisco restaurant, brewery, and cafe openings in May

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A crypto billionaire is taking up the fight to bring crab back for Thanksgiving

Chris Larsen and Congressmen Sam Liccardo and Ro Khanna want California to re-think how it sets and ends commercial fishing seasons.

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A crypto billionaire is taking up the fight to bring crab back for Thanksgiving

Mission Local

Bayview Plaza

At Bayview Plaza. Photo by Marina Newman. Bayview Plaza

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Bayview Plaza

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DOGE was coming for him. So he opened a bottle shop in the Castro

Born of government cuts, Full Proof is a comfy place to try some gins and amari before you buy.

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DOGE was coming for him. So he opened a bottle shop in the Castro

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Lurie’s top campaign consultant departs political group GrowSF

Plus: The fallout from Sunset Dunes advocate’s endorsement of D4 candidate Natalie Gee

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Lurie’s top campaign consultant departs political group GrowSF

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The government is coming for your e-bikes. Here’s how

New bills would require license plates for Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes and lower peak speeds for models that children under 16 can ride.

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The government is coming for your e-bikes. Here’s how

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Media startup Semafor to launch Silicon Valley conference with star advisers

The company behind a growing economic gathering in D.C. is heading west, with an A-list advisory board that includes Jensen Huang and Satya Nadella.

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Media startup Semafor to launch Silicon Valley conference with star advisers

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Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

One spot in SoMa has the most speed-camera tickets so far; SF police are warning seniors that thieves are targeting jewelry wearers; and a flight out of SFO had a close call with a drone.

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Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

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Insurance Startup Launches FiDi Cafe That's Open 24/7 to Serve as Tech Hub

An insurance startup recently opened an all-hours cafe and workspace on the edge of SF's Financial District — where most businesses go dark by 5 pm.

16 hours ago

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Insurance Startup Launches FiDi Cafe That's Open 24/7 to Serve as Tech Hub

Mission Local

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed?

How do the candidates for the San Francisco school board feel about the district's controversial lottery system" Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed"

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Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed?

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Well Known Provocateur Has Been Trolling House Candidate Saikat Chakrabarti With Painted Van

Some pre-primary shenanigans are afoot, and the culprit appears to be someone linked to state Senator Scott Wiener and/or his campaign, though no one has yet taken responsibility.

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Well Known Provocateur Has Been Trolling House Candidate Saikat Chakrabarti With Painted Van

Mission Local

Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

More from Mission Buzz: Fox and Lion Bread turned three years earlier this month. Also, Valencia Live returns in May. Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

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Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

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Oakland to Try Using Street Barriers to Curb Sex Work In 'The Blade'

The city of Oakland is going to take a page out of San Francisco's playbook to try to discourage sex-work activity on a notorious section of International Boulevard.

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Oakland to Try Using Street Barriers to Curb Sex Work In 'The Blade'

Mission Local

An echo of Deco

At Islais Creek Bridge. Photo by Walter Mackins. An echo of Deco

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An echo of Deco

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This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

The Noticing Folk Foundation is covering strangers' grocery bills at independent stores across the city — no criteria, no strings attached This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

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This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

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Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?

Candidates Sherrill and Brooke weigh in on where new housing in San Francisco should go — and whether it should be in District 2 Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?

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Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?