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Retired teacher fights SFPD’s ‘Orwellian’ camera surveillance

The police department is being sued over its use of Flock cameras that record license plates.

13 hours ago

SF Standard

Retired teacher fights SFPD’s ‘Orwellian’ camera surveillance

SF Standard

Pet-shop drama continues: Isabella ‘Beya’ Alcaraz sued for unpaid rent

The short-lived supervisor is on the hook for expenses at her former business, the landlord claims.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

Pet-shop drama continues: Isabella ‘Beya’ Alcaraz sued for unpaid rent

SF Standard

On a team of superstars, these under-the-radar 49ers deserve some credit

Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, and Christian McCaffrey command all the attention. They aren’t the only ones who deserve it.

19 hours ago

SF Standard

On a team of superstars, these under-the-radar 49ers deserve some credit

SF Standard

PG&E confronts another SF fire and blackout

Firefighters responded to a transformer fire Sunday night that led to additional unplanned power outages in the Richmond and Presidio.

22 hours ago

SF Standard

PG&E confronts another SF fire and blackout

SF Standard

As an ‘assassin’ at QB, Brock Purdy has pried open the 49ers’ Super Bowl chances

The final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft out-dueled the No. 1 selection of the 2024 NFL Draft, Chicago’s Caleb Williams, in storybook fashion.

23 hours ago

SF Standard

As an ‘assassin’ at QB, Brock Purdy has pried open the 49ers’ Super Bowl chances

SF Standard

An Oakland nonprofit just bought a ‘pizza slice’ of land in SF. Here’s why

Poor Magazine plans to build the next iteration of its Homefulness Project, a “homeless person-led solution to homelessness.”

23 hours ago

SF Standard

An Oakland nonprofit just bought a ‘pizza slice’ of land in SF. Here’s why

Mission Local

Alcatraz

From Fort Mason. Photo by Seven Collari Alcatraz

1 hour ago

Mission Local

Alcatraz

Mission Local

How to host a hot pot party for the holidays, and where to get all you need

A good hot pot dinner is both a meal and an activity. And surprisingly, hosting a hot pot party is actually a low lift. How to host a hot pot party for the holidays, and where to get all you need

1 hour ago

Mission Local

How to host a hot pot party for the holidays, and where to get all you need

Mission Local

Parking on 18th Street

On 18th Street. Photo by Mike Schuller Parking on 18th Street

1 day ago

Mission Local

Parking on 18th Street

Mission Local

11,000 lose power in yet another S.F. outage in the Richmond and Presidio

Unplanned PG&E outage comes hours ahead of planned outage 11,000 lose power in yet another S.F. outage in the Richmond and Presidio

1 day ago

Mission Local

11,000 lose power in yet another S.F. outage in the Richmond and Presidio

Mission Local

People We Meet: Yury Loves Liya

Walking into his shop/atelier, Yury’s Lights & Beyond on Divisadero, is to step into a glowing crystal forest People We Meet: Yury Loves Liya

2 days ago

Mission Local

People We Meet: Yury Loves Liya

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Night time gleaming

On 16th Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Night time gleaming

2 days ago

Mission Local

Night time gleaming

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Measles Case Confirmed In Contra Costa County

A person infected with measles might have exposed others at multiple Walnut Creek stores before Christmas; Benihana is opening 10 new Bay Area locations; and Republicans continue trying to erase the history of January 6th.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Measles Case Confirmed In Contra Costa County

SFiST

Take That, Fox News: SF Crime Was Down 25.5% in 2025, Third Straight Year SF Crime Went Down

More evidence that the national narrative about crime in San Francisco is complete baloney, as the city sees its third straight year of crime rates plummeting, this year by a full 25.4% reduction in crime across the board.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Take That, Fox News: SF Crime Was Down 25.5% in 2025, Third Straight Year SF Crime Went Down

SFiST

Oakland Rapper Budda Mack Takes Over Former Slim's Nightclub, Will Reopen It Next Month as The Budda

A new club is coming to 11th Street in San Francisco's SoMa district, from Oakland-born rap artist Budda Mack, and it will be called The Budda.

15 hours ago

SFiST

Oakland Rapper Budda Mack Takes Over Former Slim's Nightclub, Will Reopen It Next Month as The Budda

SFiST

Five New Year's Eve Parties In SF That You Can Still Grab Tickets For

Still don't have any New Year's Eve plans and looking to lock down some tickets and get out of the house? We have a few ideas for you, at least a couple of which won't break the bank, and a couple of which might impress your new paramour.

15 hours ago

SFiST

Five New Year's Eve Parties In SF That You Can Still Grab Tickets For

SFiST

With Rainy New Year's Eve Ahead, SF Hits 105% of Average Rainfall

For the rain year to date, which began on October 1, San Francisco and Oakland are both above normal in terms of rainfall, and the rain total is only set to rise further before 2025 is out.

16 hours ago

SFiST

With Rainy New Year's Eve Ahead, SF Hits 105% of Average Rainfall

SFiST

Remember, Everybody, Muni Is Free Again on New Year’s Eve, BART Will Be Running Extra Late-Night Trains

Muni will be absolutely free on New Year's Eve for the 17th year in a row, and while BART will not be free, the BART system will let you catch trains almost up until (but not quite until) the 2 am last call at the bars.

17 hours ago

SFiST

Remember, Everybody, Muni Is Free Again on New Year’s Eve, BART Will Be Running Extra Late-Night Trains

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