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Mission Local

How much do S.F. teachers make vs. city workers? Much less.

The average schoolteacher makes $20K less than the average librarian, and a whole lot less than police, firefighters, leg aides, and nurses. How much do S.F. teachers make vs. city workers? Much less.

5 hours ago

Mission Local

How much do S.F. teachers make vs. city workers? Much less.

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Large Development By West Oakland BART Breaks Ground

SF schools will remain closed again Thursday as strike talks continue; a long-planned transit-oriented development at West Oakland BART is getting underway; and an assistant principal in San Jose was arrested in a child exploitation sting.

7 hours ago

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Large Development By West Oakland BART Breaks Ground

SFiST

San Leandro City Councilman Pleads Guilty, Becomes Potential Witness Against Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

Former San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo filed a guilty plea in federal court Wednesday in the corruption case that also ensnared former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, making him now a potential witness against her.

8 hours ago

SFiST

San Leandro City Councilman Pleads Guilty, Becomes Potential Witness Against Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao

SF Standard

Buster Posey is done shopping and ready to embrace competitions at Giants camp

Tony Vitello’s team needs young players to step into prominent roles, including Bryce Eldridge, who spent time shagging in the outfield Wednesday.

9 hours ago

SF Standard

Buster Posey is done shopping and ready to embrace competitions at Giants camp

Mission Local

S.F. parents scramble for childcare amid ongoing teachers strike

Educators have been on strike since Monday, demanding better wages and family healthcare, and more resources for special needs students S.F. parents scramble for childcare amid ongoing teachers strike

9 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. parents scramble for childcare amid ongoing teachers strike

SF Standard

On the field and stage, SFUSD kids fill in for striking staff

Athletes are practicing and theater kids are rehearsing without their coaches and teachers.

9 hours ago

SF Standard

On the field and stage, SFUSD kids fill in for striking staff

Mission Local

Mission Local welcomes three new members to board of directors

Nicola Miner, Jeanne Carstensen, and Nate Olivares-Giles Bring Deep Experience in Journalism, Storytelling, and Civic Leadership Mission Local welcomes three new members to board of directors

10 hours ago

Mission Local

Mission Local welcomes three new members to board of directors

SFiST

District Blames SF Teachers' Union For Leaving the Bargaining Table Early Tuesday Night

There is plenty of finger-pointing going on with the SF teachers' strike, but what seems clear is that the union may be sensing their upper hand at this point, and a resolution before Thursday seems unlikely.

10 hours ago

SFiST

District Blames SF Teachers' Union For Leaving the Bargaining Table Early Tuesday Night

SFiST

Several Gray Whales Make 'Unseasonably Early' Appearance In the Bay

It typically would not be whale-watching season yet in San Francisco Bay, but a few gray whales, possibly due to changes in their feeding grounds up north, are making early stops in the Bay.

11 hours ago

SFiST

Several Gray Whales Make 'Unseasonably Early' Appearance In the Bay

Mission Local

'Ethos of inclusivity' no more: S.F. looks to repeal law requiring stores to accept cash

Seven years after San Francisco passed a law requiring brick and mortar stores to accept cash from customers, citing an “ethos of inclusivity,” city leaders are seeking to repeal it. 'Ethos of inclusivity' no more: S.F. looks to repeal law requiring stores to accept cash

11 hours ago

Mission Local

'Ethos of inclusivity' no more: S.F. looks to repeal law requiring stores to accept cash

SF Standard

A popular grocery store chain is opening its first SF location

Records and sources indicate Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open in a SoMa shopping complex that’s already home to Trader Joe’s.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

A popular grocery store chain is opening its first SF location

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SFiST

Jason Kelce Ran Around San Francisco Drinking Beers, and Filmed It

Another celebrity who was in town for the Super Bowl, retired Philadelphia Eagles center and soon-to-be brother-in-law of Taylor Swift Jason Kelce, did a "Beer Bucket List" video hitting multiple San Francisco landmarks.

12 hours ago

SFiST

Jason Kelce Ran Around San Francisco Drinking Beers, and Filmed It

Mission Local

Bayview Buzz: Autozone sets its sights on the old Walgreens, and nine new trees on 3rd

Bikes, BBQ, block parties, Black history, and business gossip from the Bayview Bayview Buzz: Autozone sets its sights on the old Walgreens, and nine new trees on 3rd

12 hours ago

Mission Local

Bayview Buzz: Autozone sets its sights on the old Walgreens, and nine new trees on 3rd

Mission Local

Play me

On Albion Street. Photo by Lydia Chávez. Play me

13 hours ago

Mission Local

Play me

SFiST

Two Bay Area Men Among Five Sentenced to Prison For Scheme to Steal $2.5M From DoorDash

Five people, including two from the Bay Area, have been sentenced to prison terms and restitution for their parts in a strange fraud scheme involving the creation of sham driver and customer accounts on the DoorDash platform.

13 hours ago

SFiST

Two Bay Area Men Among Five Sentenced to Prison For Scheme to Steal $2.5M From DoorDash

SF Standard

20 events to celebrate (or rage against) Valentine’s Day in San Francisco

A “Twilight” rave, queer-friendly craft night, speed dating, a heartbreak party, and more.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

20 events to celebrate (or rage against) Valentine’s Day in San Francisco

SF Standard

Super Bowl week reminded Tosh Lupoi of what Cal was, and what it should be

As NFL talent flooded into Berkeley, the new coach put the finishing touches on a transfer class that will shape the program’s future.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

Super Bowl week reminded Tosh Lupoi of what Cal was, and what it should be

SF Standard

The World Cup is coming to the Bay Area, but it will look nothing like the Super Bowl

After San Francisco hosted buzzy NFL events, San Jose is preparing to seize the spotlight when soccer fans arrive.

18 hours ago

SF Standard

The World Cup is coming to the Bay Area, but it will look nothing like the Super Bowl