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The SF Fed chief has two words she won’t say about the AI boom
Mary C. Daly warns against economic extremism as rents soar and layoffs mount across the city’s tech sector.
ICE agents knelt on his neck outside his Sunnyside home. Now he’s speaking out
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Marvin Godoy Calderon was released 13 hours after federal agents allegedly beat him on a quiet San Francisco block.
2 deaths on city streets: 1 pedestrian killed in crash, 1 under investigation
A driver struck and killed a pedestrian in SoMa; another person was found dead on an Excelsior street.
Transitional kindergarten in SF: What parents should know
The SFUSD is adding classrooms through 2030, but demand still outpaces seats on the west side.
With Alan Wong’s decisive victory, the Sunset just wants to be boring again
Voters overwhelmingly chose to keep the incumbent supervisor, signaling a desire for stability after years of political turmoil.
Power Play: Five key questions for November’s general election
Now that the primary is behind us, barring a few outstanding races, victorious candidates are looking toward the Nov. 3 day of reckoning.
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Hilton holds slender lead over Becerra in governor race
The Republican is ahead of Democratic candidates Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, but ballots are still being counted to see who will advance to November’s general election
San Francisco progressives got their clocks cleaned this election
Low turnout and a mountain of cash spent by moderate Democrats packed a one-two punch for progressives.
A California environmental board voted to cut $202M from SF’s eco-friendly transit
Muni stands to lose hundreds of millions with changes to a state program that funds public transportation by charging firms for permits to emit carbon.
Nancy Pelosi’s ‘fatal punch’ sends Connie Chan surging past the $10 million man
Chan was struggling in the race to replace the liberal icon in Congress. Then Pelosi endorsed her campaign.
Arrest warrant issued for San Francisco 49er Brandon Aiyuk on street racing charge
He faces a misdemeanor charge related to a January incident, captured on social media, outside Levi’s Stadium.
Primary 2026: All the election results
Live updates of the California and San Francisco races.
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Sorry, Silicon Valley, it isn’t that easy to buy an election
The billionaires who backed Matt Mahan and other long-shot candidates learned a hard lesson Tuesday: Money can’t buy a solid strategy.
SF had a once-in-a-generation election. Voter turnout was just fine
The crowded governor’s race and even the contest to succeed Nancy Pelosi left many uninspired.
Scott Wiener wins big in primary, promises to fight ‘disaster of a regime’ in Congress
The state senator registered a commanding lead in the race to succeed Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Tom Steyer spent over half a billion trying to get into politics. So far, not so good
Steyer is trailing Democrat Xavier Becerra for the No. 2 slot for the November general election by about 250,000 votes.
How this surging data cloud company is mandating AI at work
Fresh off Snowflake’s blowout quarter, HR chief Arnnon Geshuri dishes on what’s working and the questions recruiters are asking job seekers.
The AI IPOs are coming. What will be the cost for San Francisco?
We’re about to see what happens when billions of dollars flood a city at once.
Why San Francisco home buyers are stressing, grieving, and then doubling down
Despite buyer fatigue, agents predict “no summer break,” with frantic bidding wars and millions over asking continuing to be the norm.
Jony Ive’s Apple Car is finally here. It’s a Ferrari. Nobody likes it
The Italian carmaker unveiled its first EV supercar to widespread, AI-slop-fueled scorn.
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Noe Valley is a San Francisco lesson in making a blue-collar neighborhood upscale
It took a village (and an earthquake) to turn the once “sleepy” neighborhood into one of the city’s hottest real estate markets.
Skeletons in the closet: Inside the unraveling of the California Academy of Sciences
Investigation
Lavish bonuses, first-class flights, and a ghost mansion: How one of San Francisco’s crown jewels lost its shine.
She turned around a Bayview public school. Then she was pushed out
The district says it's about financial transparency. Principal Vidrale Franklin says she’s being punished for trying to find creative solutions for students.
Big Reads
A dying mother. A lost daughter. And a city pushed to its limit
Big Read
Anne Morrison gave her life to the Tenderloin. When she chose to end it, she made peace with the family she found — not the one she lost.
Last chance at eviction court: The San Francisco tenants teetering on the abyss
In a city of AI riches and skyrocketing rents, housing evictions hit a 10-year high in 2025 — and this year is trending even worse.
One man’s trail of alleged abuse through SF’s private club scene
Investigation
As allegations mounted against Michael “Mickey” Gerold, some clubs and bars banned him. But others drew him even closer.
The California Primary is Tuesday. Who’s funding what you’ll vote for?
With $400M spent on the 2026 California primary, who is bankrolling the candidates? Inside the campaign cash from Tom Steyer, SF Prop C, and Prop D.
Inside Stanford’s quest to build the next ruling class
Student journalist Theo Baker reveals the power dynamics at play in the heart of Silicon Valley.
How Giants manager Tony Vitello is handling all this losing: ‘I’m my harshest critic’
The former University of Tennessee head coach isn’t questioning his decision to jump to MLB despite San Francisco’s poor record.
Kawakami: ‘How dominant we should be’ — Trent Williams and the 49ers’ 2026 mandate
The 49ers need their 12-time Pro Bowl left tackle to counter Myles Garrett and the Los Angeles Rams.
Brock Purdy put on a spring show. Next, it’s Osa Odighizuwa’s turn
As the 49ers look ahead to training camp, their biggest defensive addition will be asked to lead a front that must improve its pass rush.
The Valkyries built a WNBA winner from scratch. Their blueprint is worth following
Golden State cruised to a win over a Portland team that’s using a similar playbook in its first season.
Pride Guide: All the best SF events this Pride Month
Celebrate queer joy with film festivals, drag performances, marches, and DJ sets.
Q&A: Third Eye Blind frontman waxes about Pride, SF music videos, and the city’s best bars
Stephan Jenkins discusses “Jumper,” the Vaillancourt Fountain, and shooting the “Semi-Charmed Life” video on Valencia Street.
They know it kills you. Gen Z is smoking cigarettes anyway
Celebrity influence, AI dread, and good old-fashioned youthful invincibility are fueling a cigarette revival among 20-somethings.
Zendaya on Clement, Boots on a boat, and does Kesha know Mill Valley is not in SF?
The Waggle
This week, The Waggle spotted celebrities all over the place, from the ramen aisle to the tea shop to Marin County.
A cult-favorite SF coffee shop is opening its most ambitious cafe yet
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The Coffee Movement will expand its Chinatown footprint with a second location featuring a four-seat slow bar.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
The secret to West Portal’s restaurant boom
Off Menu
This foggy stretch of town keeps getting hotter. The recipe to its success might be simple.
SF cocktail pro to bring Shanghai all-day cafe vibes to the Mission
EXCLUSIVE
The owner of Lost Cat Bar & Bites on Post Street will open Stray Dog, a coffee shop and bar, in the former home of Junior cocktail bar.
Cartoon: The data center’s next target?
Welcome to the future. Sorry about the view.
Lashinsky: Why I’m throwing away my governor vote, and more last-minute election decisions
The Standard’s political columnist returns (briefly) from book-leave to share his abbreviated voting guide.
Actually, Mythos is the best cybersecurity news we’ve ever had
Anthropic’s powerful AI model is the best cybersecurity news in a decade.
Cartoon: Trump’s Presidio makeover
The president ousted the Presidio Trust board. What does he want with one of the city’s most beloved parks?
