METABLOKS / SAN FRANCISCO

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The 10 best new SF restaurants of 2025

The electrified dining scene brought a modern Chinese gem, a line-inducing pizzeria, and a barbecue phenom’s first location in the city.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

The 10 best new SF restaurants of 2025

SF Standard

Steph Curry passes a record held by Michael Jordan, but the Warriors’ defense falls apart

Golden State’s perimeter defense was atrocious against a Portland team that has now beaten the Warriors three times this season.

2 hours ago

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Steph Curry passes a record held by Michael Jordan, but the Warriors’ defense falls apart

SF Standard

Supervisor pushes 2026 measure barring ex-lawmakers from running again… and again

The measure appears to target termed-out Supervisor Aaron Peskin, an old-school progressive who moderates at City Hall fear could stage a comeback in 2028.

2 hours ago

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Supervisor pushes 2026 measure barring ex-lawmakers from running again… and again

SF Standard

School-site social workers help kids through tragedy. Nearly half could lose their jobs

Maria Su said protecting social workers was ‘non-negotiable’ — now school-site social workers are targeted by proposed cuts.

2 hours ago

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School-site social workers help kids through tragedy. Nearly half could lose their jobs

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A childish spat is speeding to the ballot, and San Franciscans are caught in the crossfire

After labor unions floated a ballot measure to raise taxes on corporations, a business coalition is preparing its own prop. It’s San Francisco in-fighting at its worst.

2 hours ago

SF Standard

A childish spat is speeding to the ballot, and San Franciscans are caught in the crossfire

SF Standard

Kawakami: Brandon Aiyuk is gone and the 49ers are doing just fine

A player who was supposed to be a huge part of the 49ers’ present and future is now so far gone that he’s barely a ghost of a memory.

12 hours ago

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Kawakami: Brandon Aiyuk is gone and the 49ers are doing just fine

Mission Local

Late night at La Oaxaquena

On Mission Street. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Late night at La Oaxaquena

2 hours ago

Mission Local

Late night at La Oaxaquena

Mission Local

Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias' new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

Photographer Michael Papias documents the disappearing ranches and traditions of LA's Mexican American horseback riders Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias' new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

19 hours ago

Mission Local

Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias' new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

Mission Local

S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

Since its inception Drag Story Hour has expanded across the city and to 30 affiliates worldwide. S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

20 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

Mission Local

Tropical bird

1 day ago

Mission Local

Tropical bird

Mission Local

Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

Coworkers and close friends describe Rangel as a dedicated social worker, with passions for art and fashion. Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

1 day ago

Mission Local

Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

Mission Local

Joe Hill

At 23rd Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Joe Hill

2 days ago

Mission Local

Joe Hill

SFiST

Kid Supervisors Hold Mock Hearing at City Hall on the Future of Alcatraz

The Board of Supervisors hosted a mock hearing Wednesday, where seven student legislators from local elementary schools reviewed proposals from four of their peers for alternative uses of Alcatraz Island, challenging the federal government’s laughable plan to reopen it as a prison.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Kid Supervisors Hold Mock Hearing at City Hall on the Future of Alcatraz

SFiST

4.0M Earthquake Rattles Sonoma County, Centered Near Glen Ellen, Followed By Two Aftershocks

Cellphones across the Bay Area rang out with another earthquake alarm Sunday afternoon, but this time it was not a false alarm.

16 hours ago

SFiST

4.0M Earthquake Rattles Sonoma County, Centered Near Glen Ellen, Followed By Two Aftershocks

SFiST

Sunday Links: CalRx, California’s Affordable $55-a-Month Insulin, to Hit the Market in January

The Bay Area is about to get wet after a dry first half of the month; at least two students who escaped Saturday’s Brown University shooting had been involved in previous school shootings; and California’s generic insulin brand will be available as soon as next month.

20 hours ago

SFiST

Sunday Links: CalRx, California’s Affordable $55-a-Month Insulin, to Hit the Market in January

SFiST

Hate on the Rise: Ex-Globetrotter’s SUV Defaced in Petaluma, San Jose Teens Form Human Swastika

As the federal government continues to attack DEI efforts — emboldening racists to come out of the woodwork, two high-profile hate incidents came to light this week. In Petaluma, a youth mentor and ex-Globetrotter was targeted, and in San Jose, high school students formed a human swastika.

1 day ago

SFiST

Hate on the Rise: Ex-Globetrotter’s SUV Defaced in Petaluma, San Jose Teens Form Human Swastika

SFiST

Field Notes: Ube, Latkes, Native Plants of the Presidio, and Sarah Winchester’s Architectural Vision

This week: The real story behind the Winchester Mystery House, a historic artist’s studio-turned-artwork, a gifted local teenage violinist, and entrepreneurial high schoolers. Plus, hiking via public transit, the Presidio’s native plants, all things ube, and tasty holiday latkes.

1 day ago

SFiST

Field Notes: Ube, Latkes, Native Plants of the Presidio, and Sarah Winchester’s Architectural Vision

SFiST

Saturday Links: Caltrain Launches Electric Holiday Train, Wins ‘Fastest Growing Transit Agency’

Congressional candidates Connie Chan, Saikat Chakrabarti, and Scott Wiener attended a youth climate justice talk; last-minute shoppers can rejoice in this hyperlocal gift guide; and Caltrain’s popular Holiday Train sold out very quickly but spectators can still watch it go by Saturday.

1 day ago

SFiST

Saturday Links: Caltrain Launches Electric Holiday Train, Wins ‘Fastest Growing Transit Agency’

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