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Finally, the new news organization that San Francisco deserves.
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Joined January 2021
De’Anthony Melton has long been viewed as an ideal backcourt partner for two-time MVP Steph Curry because of his secondary playmaking skills. 📝: @DannyEmerman
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Melton has long been viewed as an ideal backcourt partner for two-time MVP Steph Curry because of his secondary playmaking skills.
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After years of searching, these empty nesters finally committed to SF, trading their Dallas digs for the perfect Pacific Heights pad. 📝: Emily Landes
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After years of searching, these empty nesters traded their Dallas digs for a San Francisco condo. When casual browsing turned into a serious commitment, Laura and David found their perfect Pacific...
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The Standard's @AlmostZara explains why startups are pushing wearable tech, while Internet privacy researcher Chris Gilliard urges caution in the age of “luxury surveillance.” 📝: @JesseAlejandro
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Who’s wearing always-listening AI necklaces? A lot of people, actually. The Standard’s Zara Stone explains why startups are pushing wearable tech, and Internet privacy researcher Chris Gilliard...
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Just how far does Waymo devotion go in SF? The Standard set out to find the city’s most prolific rider — a mystery San Franciscan who hailed over 400 Waymos in 2025. 📝: @reeyopeeyo
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A mystery rider hailed over 400 Waymos in 2025 and spent nearly eight days in the driverless vehicles.
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Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has played just seven games for the 49ers after signing his four-year, $120 million contract extension in 2024. 📝: @LombardiHimself
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The wide receiver has played just seven games for the 49ers after signing his four-year, $120 million contract extension in 2024.
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Despite the naming controversy, passenger traffic at OAK (now officially known as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport) fell 17% over the past year, among the steepest declines of any major U.S. airport. 📝: @McLaughlinnews
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Passenger traffic at OAK fell 17% over the past year, among the steepest decline of any major U.S. airport.
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Meta's acquisition of Limitless — which makes a $199 AI pendant that continuously records and transcribes conversations — might be small potatoes for Big Tech. But for users, the purchase is sounding alarms. 📝: @AlmostZara
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Your conversations are the new data gold rush
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In the spirit of celebrating humanity over AI slop, we asked SF's real unicorns to pick the most creative, cool, and thoughtful gifts — from Claude (RIP) limited edition tequila to Ruth Asawa prints, here are the experts’ picks: 📝: Erin Feher
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We shopped the city and asked indie store owners to help us create the perfect list.
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The victim at Salmon Creek in Sonoma County had non-life-threatening injuries. 📝: David Sjostedt, @Sam_Mondros, @allaboutgeorge
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The victim at Salmon Creek in Sonoma County had non-life-threatening injuries.
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Bay Area Host Committee chief Zaileen Janmohamed explains how her team is bringing the Super Bowl, the World Cup, and more to the region.
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Bay Area Host Committee chief Zaileen Janmohamed explains how her team is bringing the Super Bowl, the World Cup, and more to the region.
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For 35 years, @vernKPIX has brought Bay Area viewers to places they’ve only dreamt of visiting. From taking grounders with Jeff Kent to shooting free throws with Steph Curry, the sports anchor has done it all. Tune in to his episode of Section 415 now:
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From taking grounders with Jeff Kent to shooting free throws with Steph Curry, the local sports anchor has done it all.
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After closing the Michelin-starred restaurant Aphotic in a fit of profanity, chef Peter Hemsley will partner with mixologist Trevin Hutchins on Jupiter Room, a martini-focused cocktail bar slated to open in Russian Hill next summer. 📝: Astrid Kane
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A year after closing the Michelin-starred restaurant Aphotic, chef Peter Hemsley will partner with mixologist Trevin Hutchins on Jupiter Room.
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The Hilton Union Square and Parc 55, two of SF's biggest hotels, are selling at a massive discount in what Mayor Daniel Lurie hailed as another sign of downtown’s resurgence. 📝: @jennwadsworth
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The sale, hailed as another sign of downtown’s resurgence, marks one of the city’s most consequential real estate transactions of the year.
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“While this is a very rare occurrence,” a Waymo spokesperson said, “some of our newest riders just can’t wait to experience their first Waymo ride.” 📝: @allaboutgeorge
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Waymo detected “unusual activity” in the robotaxi and initiated a call to check on the passenger.
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Finally, the city’s dapper gentlemen have a new place to meet up, talk fashion, and find fits: Patina Studies, a recurring pop-up flea market that held its second edition Saturday in North Beach. 📝: Ezra Wallach
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At Patina Studies, fashion geeks trade clothes and set the stage for a menswear renaissance.
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Following the mall's foreclosure, the group now in possession of the San Francisco Centre has told its few remaining tenants to kick rocks. 📝: @jillianiles, @KevinNguyen_89
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Downtown San Francisco’s premier shopping center, which is more than 90% vacant, was foreclosed upon earlier this year.
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This winter sets up as kind of a free roll for the 49ers, who aren’t the favorites but sure could mess up a few higher-regarded teams in the playoffs. 📝: @timkawakami
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This winter sets up as kind of a free roll for the 49ers, who aren’t the favorites but sure could mess up a few higher-regarded teams in the playoffs
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Under current rules, an elected official can serve two terms, sit out one term, then run again for two more — indefinitely. There is no cap on how many times someone can play this game. 📝: Ruth Ferguson, Adrianna Zhang
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Though city voters enshrined term limits three decades ago, the revolving door is still spinning — with younger candidates pushed aside.
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Chinese luxury buyers are back in the Bay Area, but they’re skipping San Francisco for the “name brand” appeal and convenience of Palo Alto and Atherton. 📝: Emily Landes
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Chinese luxury buyers are back in the Bay Area, but they’re skipping sketchy San Francisco for the “name brand” appeal and convenience of Palo Alto and Atherton.
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In preparation for an expected $936 million deficit, Mayor Daniel Lurie has directed city departments to slash spending by $400 million. “Together as a city, we are going to decide what we want to prioritize," says Lurie. 📝: @ggreschler
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Mayor Daniel Lurie directed city departments Friday to slash their budgets in preparation for another tough budget year spurred by an expected $936 million deficit.
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