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Mayor’s panda proposal faces scrutiny as supervisors question $25M fundraising ask
Supervisors postpone Breed’s effort to allow some city departments to receive unlimited donations from individuals, charities or private firms for the pandas’ cost.
SF cop ran nonprofit taking kids to Africa. Then investigators started asking questions
Questions have been raised about why a full time sworn SFPD officer was running his own nonprofit instead of doing regular police work.
Thai food is booming in SF, and a new spot in West Portal proves it
A new restaurant solidifies the city's Thai food renaissance. Plus: The hottest pasta on the block and a minty, summer cocktail.
11-year-old boy escapes after van-snatch kidnapping in Noe Valley, police say
Police said the boy was able to fight off the suspect and escape after being pushed into a van in Noe Valley.
‘No more room’: As homelessness spikes, SF changes rules on housing access
San Francisco is experiencing a dramatic surge of homeless families, forcing the city to limit the number of households that are offered housing.
Woman assaulted in unprovoked attack inside Potrero Hill corner store, video shows
A San Francisco woman was struck in the head repeatedly by a stranger inside Kansas Food Market, according to the victim and video of the attack.
Inside Hillsborough’s ‘Western White House’ as it goes on sale
Bidding opens June 13 on the luxurious Hillsborough estate meant to mirror the famed facade of the Washington, D.C., presidential residence.
Cockroaches and vandalism: Pro-Palestinian group claims attack on UC President’s Office
Pro-Palestinian activists claim to have smashed windows, sprayed paint and released hundreds of cockroaches at the University of California President's Office in Oakland.
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Breed is unpopular—but could still win reelection, new poll shows
The new poll suggests the race for San Francisco mayor is anyone's ballgame.
San Francisco created an agency to fight sexual crimes. It’s never met with police
A San Francisco agency designed to support sexual assault victims paid $365,000 to staffers—but never even met with police.
We got our hands on Aaron Peskin’s campaign haul. (It’s small)
Political experts say Aaron Peskin can still trounce moderates without a well-heeled donor base.
Homelessness nonprofit accused of nepotism, swindling from the city
The Providence Foundation of San Francisco was barred from seeking city contracts after an investigation found it cheated the city using fake invoices.
Starved for tourists, San Francisco turns to Chinese influencers
“Super Bao,” who has 1.27 million followers on Chinese social media Weibo, is among the influencers paid to promote California.
‘The best value in town’: Real estate deals on California St. signal a downtown comeback
On the city’s most prestigious corridor, business class digs can be found at a major discount.
Nvidia drops $374M to become its own landlord in Santa Clara
The nine-figure sum figure is a still drop in the bucket compared with the company’s current $2.3 trillion market value.
Lunch with a billionaire is the only thing going cheap in San Francisco
The cost of a charity power lunch with Marc Benioff is a bit easier to digest than one with Warren Buffett.
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Layoffs feared at deficit-plagued Academy of Sciences
Veteran scientists and unionized staff raise alarms over potential cuts at one of the oldest and largest natural history museums on the West Coast.
Gaza war mural repeatedly defaced by swastikas, hate speech in Noe Valley
Ugly slogans mar artwork that references the Israel-Hamas war in Noe Valley.
Bend the knee to Four Kings, the hottest restaurant in San Francisco
The chefs behind the most coveted reservation in town know how to cook a great story.
‘Allergies are killing me’: Why allergy conditions are worse than ever in the Bay Area
There are two main factors behind the increase in allergies this year—and a third underlying both of them.
Noisy robotaxis keep getting stuck on this posh street, enraging locals
A video shared on social media featured a disembodied female voice blaring, ‘Help is on the way. Thank you for your patience.’
Cone wars: The people who squat on parking spots—and the neighbors who hate it
Excelsior residents say parking is so competitive they have to block off spots with cones.
Mystery surrounds giant downtown San Francisco lot that’s sat empty for almost 30 years
After plans for a 12-story hotel fell through, the future is uncertain for a 12,400-square-foot plot of land near UN Plaza and Civic Center BART Station.
Noise complaints be damned, SF’s Portola Festival is back for September
Justice, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and M.I.A. are all confirmed for Pier 80’s electronic-heavy festival—the same weekend as the Folsom Street Fair.
Photos: High school students compete in Chinatown dragon dance contest
Hundreds of people packed the streets of San Francisco’s Chinatown to watch teams from seven high schools perform in the annual competition.
This masterpiece is on display after 400 years. The woman behind it is yet more remarkable
The masterpiece was painted by a woman, depicts a woman and was safeguarded by a woman.
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.
San Francisco’s new business tax is too weak to work
A grand bargain to address the city’s business crisis has resulted in a muddled mess of a proposal.
Readers respond to the call for greater transparency at the San Francisco Symphony
The symphony is facing an inflection point after its beloved music director and conductor resigned amid planned programming cuts.
The San Francisco Symphony is in crisis. It’s time to bust open the books
SF Symphony major donor Cynthia Hersey criticizes deep programming cuts and a leadership void after the music director announces departure.
Why let the Oakland Airport have all the fun? Let’s rename stuff in San Francisco, too
If Oakland can rename its airport, why can’t we rebrand our own troubled landmarks?
Thai food is booming in SF, and a new spot in West Portal proves it
A new restaurant solidifies the city's Thai food renaissance. Plus: The hottest pasta on the block and a minty, summer cocktail.
San Francisco’s extra-spicy food festival is already sold out
The largest-ever Indonesian festival in San Francisco will highlight the country’s renowned spicy cuisine.
Pier 39 is getting a brewery beer nerds love—and it’s not just for tourists
The city’s most tourist-friendly attraction will soon have an 80-seat hot spot for locals.
Bend the knee to Four Kings, the hottest restaurant in San Francisco
The chefs behind the most coveted reservation in town know how to cook a great story.