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Waymo suspends service amid widespread blackout-related disruption

Company temporarily pauses robotaxis in San Francisco after cars stalled out and blocked intersections, causing traffic jams.

29 minutes ago

SF Standard

Waymo suspends service amid widespread blackout-related disruption

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SFPD Negotiates With Person Barricaded Inside Palace Hotel During Power Outage After Report of Gunshots

Authorities were de-escalating a situation with a potentially armed suspect inside the Palace Hotel in downtown SF Saturday afternoon and evening — all while the hotel experienced a power outage. Market Street near the hotel was closed along with several side streets.

55 minutes ago

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SFPD Negotiates With Person Barricaded Inside Palace Hotel During Power Outage After Report of Gunshots

Mission Local

Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

Waymo stopped its service across San Francisco on Saturday after numerous autonomous vehicles caused traffic jams in the city. Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

1 hour ago

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Waymo halts service during massive S.F. blackout after causing traffic jams

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PG&E outage leaves 1/3 of San Francisco without power

About a third of PG&E's customers in San Francisco lost electricity on Saturday. It was unclear when it would be restored. PG&E outage leaves 1/3 of San Francisco without power

4 hours ago

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PG&E outage leaves 1/3 of San Francisco without power

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On 30th Street. Photo by Beth Winegarner. To do

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SFiST

Massive Power Outage In San Francisco Leaves 200,000+ In the Dark, Disrupts Muni and BART

A widespread power outage was impacting legions of San Francisco residents and businesses Saturday, and it seemed to be a cascading situation that began just before 10 am and extended into evening hours.

5 hours ago

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Massive Power Outage In San Francisco Leaves 200,000+ In the Dark, Disrupts Muni and BART

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SF blackout: Over half of outages restored; Waymo service remains suspended

Mayor urges residents to stay home as many stoplights and public transit lines remain inoperative

5 hours ago

SF Standard

SF blackout: Over half of outages restored; Waymo service remains suspended

SFiST

Field Notes: Weed Box Set, Christmas Birds, Jewish Chinatown Christmas, and Oakland Ballet at 60

This week: Trans BIPOC memorabilia through the ages, Oakland Ballet turns 60, Southern BBQ in the East Bay, and a Sonoma coast road trip. Plus, a refuge for Jews on Christmas, the Christmas Bird Count, an inside look at SF’s “Holiday House,” and a “holiday jay” box set.

9 hours ago

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Field Notes: Weed Box Set, Christmas Birds, Jewish Chinatown Christmas, and Oakland Ballet at 60

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49ers vs. Colts: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

Can Tim Kawakami make it 10 straight correct predictions, or will David Lombardi win this round?

15 hours ago

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49ers vs. Colts: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

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At SF’s oldest rowing club, allegations of physical assault roil the waters

A senior member accused of slapping women has fractured the historic club, prompting resignations, infighting, and a power struggle.

15 hours ago

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At SF’s oldest rowing club, allegations of physical assault roil the waters

SF Standard

The best SF holiday parties you weren’t invited to

For the first time since Covid, the Bay Area is ringing in the holidays like it’s 2019.

15 hours ago

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The best SF holiday parties you weren’t invited to

Mission Local

Sprawling new seascape mural decorates S.F. waterfront

Bright and bold, a 4,000-square-foot mural has overtaken the historic bulkhead at San Francisco’s Pier 19½, as sprawling as the octopus tentacles it depicts. Sprawling new seascape mural decorates S.F. waterfront

17 hours ago

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Sprawling new seascape mural decorates S.F. waterfront

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: City Hall Aglow With Animated ‘Winter Lights’ Show Through January 2

Sutter Health is continuing to provide gender-affirming care to minors despite federal pressure; last weekend’s viral incident has gained Hazie’s in Hayes Valley a lot of new customers; and City Hall honors its history and celebrates the holidays with a new animated light show.

1 day ago

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Day Around the Bay: City Hall Aglow With Animated ‘Winter Lights’ Show Through January 2

Mission Local

Hundreds of asylum-seekers may be sent to Honduras, Ecuador, Uganda following S.F. immigration ruling

Immigrants who have never been to countries as far flung as Ecuador or Uganda are now at risk of being deported there. Hundreds of asylum-seekers may be sent to Honduras, Ecuador, Uganda following S.F. immigration ruling

1 day ago

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Hundreds of asylum-seekers may be sent to Honduras, Ecuador, Uganda following S.F. immigration ruling

SFiST

New D4 Supervisor Alan Wong Comes Out Against Car-Free Great Highway, Wants a Do-Over With Another Ballot Measure

I guess we’re doing another ballot measure on whether the Great Highway should be car-free, because Supervisors Alan Wong and Connie Chan figure it could net them extra votes in the upcoming 2026 elections.

1 day ago

SFiST

New D4 Supervisor Alan Wong Comes Out Against Car-Free Great Highway, Wants a Do-Over With Another Ballot Measure

SFiST

SF Fire Department Holiday Decorations Contest is Saturday, So Let’s Meet the Contestants

‘Yule’ want to see these photos of the SF fire stations participating in the 2025 Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition, who’ve decked the halls out hard with freaking festive fixtures to bring joy to the world.

1 day ago

SFiST

SF Fire Department Holiday Decorations Contest is Saturday, So Let’s Meet the Contestants

SF Standard

Section 415: With the Baseball Hall of Fame, there’s always a controversy

Jeff Kent is joining a club that’s done everything in its power to keep Barry Bonds out.

1 day ago

SF Standard

Section 415: With the Baseball Hall of Fame, there’s always a controversy

Mission Local

Supervisor Alan Wong says he’ll back measure to bring cars back to Great Highway

Supervisor Wong called both supporters and opponents of Sunset Dunes about his decision. One key person did not receive a call. Supervisor Alan Wong says he’ll back measure to bring cars back to Great Highway

1 day ago

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Supervisor Alan Wong says he’ll back measure to bring cars back to Great Highway