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After spending millions, San Francisco political group abandons push to empower mayor
Moderate group TogetherSF Action has stopped gathering signatures for a November ballot measure intended to strengthen the mayor’s powers.
Migrant mother bussed into Bay Area among hundreds waiting for shelter in San Francisco
A total of 372 families were in line for shelter as of Tuesday, representing a dramatic leap over the past few months.
Man accused of abducting Mint Butterfield ordered to stay away from teen
A Marin County judge ordered Christopher Dizefalo to stay away from and not contact the teen during a brief hearing Wednesday morning.
Grassroots grit, global impact: SF’s Goldman Prize salutes world environmental warriors
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They battle corporate giants, take on corrupt officials and put their lives on the line—all to protect the planet we call home. Meet the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners, a band of fearless grassroots activists whose extraordinary acts of environmental defiance are sparking a global movement of real change.
Short bike lane, epic feud: Why an SF college is going to war over 29 parking spots
The unfolding fight is the latest conflict pitting San Franciscans who prioritize parking against the city’s transportation goals.
Homeless families to receive $1,000 a month from Google and San Francisco nonprofits
Some homeless people in San Francisco will soon receive $1,000 every month as part of a new program funded by Google’s nonprofit arm.
Golden Gate Ferry service to resume Wednesday after Sausalito pier repairs
Trips between San Francisco and Sausalito will begin again Wednesday morning after service was suspended for a week and half.
Threats, slurs against 10-year-old illustrate racism in SF schools, family says
A school district spokesperson says, "Racism and bigotry have no place in our community and will not be tolerated."
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Top Democrat quits sexual assault committee over support for disgraced Newsom aide
Michela Alioto-Pier was asked to resign over a letter she wrote in support of Nate Ballard, who was convicted of domestic violence in 2021.
Hello, Neighbors: Mark Farrell’s mayoral campaign gets cozy with rich political group
The head of a powerful San Francisco political group tried to recruit staff for Mark Farrell's mayoral campaign, raising ethical concerns.
A political melee is brewing over Breed’s $360M bond measure
Mayor London Breed wants to push funding toward hospital improvements, family shelter, street safety and plaza upkeep.
Pelosi throws support behind San Francisco Democrats’ sexual misconduct probe
The speaker emeritus expressed support for a new DCCC committee looking into sexual assault allegations against local political leaders.
Making the Ive Hive: Jony Ive’s bold plans to reshape a small slice of San Francisco
Entities tied to the legendary iPhone designer have spent tens of millions buying up nearly a city block in Jackson Square.
Why owning a home in San Francisco has never cost more
Buying a home in the area today is hard enough, but now non-mortgage costs are spiraling out of control.
Corporate retreat: Big Tech has slashed its office presence in San Francisco by half
Large tech firms fueled both the city's commercial real estate market boom and bust. Here’s what could come next.
Tesla layoffs slash over 3,000 California jobs
The total number of California jobs cut by the electric vehicle giant is 3,300, according to newly released WARN notices.
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See inside this Google billionaire’s $24.5M Atherton estate
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is selling his sprawling 3-acre estate in one of the country's priciest ZIP codes.
A new soul food joint in the Fillmore is serving the city’s best fried chicken
Minnie Bell's comes to roost in the Fillmore District. Plus, a savory Chinese pocket pie and a pricey burrito are deemed worthy.
Crime is falling in San Francisco. Try telling that to voters
Police statistics show robberies, burglaries and thefts are trending lower. Whether that will appease frustrated voters remains to be seen.
Black-owned denim design factory set to open in SF’s troubled Mid-Market
Part factory and design, part school and store, the denim outfit Holy Stich intends to transform our relationship to clothes.
Photos: There’s a sea lion party going on at Pier 39 right now. BYO anchovies
More than 1,000 sea lions were sunbathing this week on the dock at Pier 39, like a brown, flippered carpet.
See inside this Google billionaire’s $24.5M Atherton estate
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is selling his sprawling 3-acre estate in one of the country's priciest ZIP codes.
China Basin revealed: How a ‘complicated land-use deal’ yielded a new gem by the bay
China Basin Park, a five-acre green space just opposite McCovey Cove from Oracle Park, is now open to the public.
San Francisco artists maintain a creative haven for 40 years—at a radioactive site
They fought radiation, eviction and deterioration to maintain a shoreline community of hundreds of artists.
How a new San Francisco Ballet director turned an opera house into a house party
Mere Mortals, San Francisco Ballet’s first full-length work by a female choreographer, completes its encore run Wednesday.
Psst, don’t tell anyone, but the Outside Lands lineup is actually good this year
Tyler the Creator, the Killers and Sturgill Simpson headline a festival filled with EDM and country acts—and Grace Jones.
A second Stern Grove festival? Brand-new SF summer music series drops
From Rickshaw Stop to the Chapel, a ton of San Francisco clubs and venues teamed up on SF Live, the city’s brand-new music festival.
City leaders rush to capitalize on a tragic crash and make major traffic changes
Slow down on West Portal traffic overhaul still ignores residents’ concerns as San Francisco leaders push for fewer cars
Mad as hell? San Franciscans should look in the mirror—not just at politicians
Spurred on by an election year, the city's leaders are starting to lead. But will its citizens cheer them on, or respond with even more obstruction and complaints?
Readers respond: The San Francisco Zoo is no place to put new pandas
Ex-zookeeper, visitor blast San Francisco Zoo's ‘incompetence,’ call it unsuitable for pandas and other animals
PG&E’s new utility tax is unfair to renters and must be repealed
Despite paying some of the highest electricity rates in the country, millions of Californians will be forced to pay higher utility bills because of a new flat tax.
‘Cakechella’: Photos show the delicious 180-cake picnic you wish you hadn’t missed
Anyone who showed up with a cake to Portrero del Sol Park was welcome to slap on a name tag, grab a slice and share some love for the sweet treat.
A new soul food joint in the Fillmore is serving the city’s best fried chicken
Minnie Bell's comes to roost in the Fillmore District. Plus, a savory Chinese pocket pie and a pricey burrito are deemed worthy.
One of SF’s best new cheeseburgers comes from a little red truck in Mission Bay
Burger Littles' smashburger is a perfect exercise in gluttonous restraint. Plus, a glamorous new cocktail lounge and an ooey-gooey rich Basque cheesecake.
Four years after closing her dream restaurant, an owner refuses to give up on SoMa
A quiet revolution in Filipino cuisine makes fast-casual Mestiza the place for an explosion of inventive dishes and tropical flavors.
