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Sam Smith Channels Chaka Khan, George Michael, and Bonnie Raitt In Castro Residency

The great Sam Smith seemed wistful, grateful, and dare we say happy during their almost 90-minute set Friday night, and you can hear them paying tribute to generations of R&B and soul singers in multiple numbers.

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Sam Smith Channels Chaka Khan, George Michael, and Bonnie Raitt In Castro Residency

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Saturday Links: San Francisco Tech Company Launches $8,000 Laundry-Folding Robot

Asian American communities are celebrating the Lunar New Year across the Bay Area over the weekend; an SUV driver wearing a boot cast crashed into a Santa Rosa store; and a new $8,000 laundry-folding robot will fold most clothing and linens except large bedding.

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Saturday Links: San Francisco Tech Company Launches $8,000 Laundry-Folding Robot

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A tech CEO says AI is about to do to everyone what it is doing to coders. Is he right?

Matt Shumer’s viral essay comparing AI to the early days of Covid has more than 80 million views. The concern is understandable. The timeline is another story.

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A tech CEO says AI is about to do to everyone what it is doing to coders. Is he right?

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An East Bay school district struck a deal with its teachers union. Then came the bill

School mergers, eliminated aides, and gutted programs follow a hard-fought contract victory. Could San Francisco face a similar path?

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An East Bay school district struck a deal with its teachers union. Then came the bill

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Teachers strikes could become a contagion — unless we commit to these reforms

What city and state leaders must do to make sure the same mistakes aren’t made in the next contract cycle.

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Teachers strikes could become a contagion — unless we commit to these reforms

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The date from hell

On Maynard Street. Photo by Joe Eskenazi. The date from hell

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The date from hell

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For S.F. indie band Carpool Tunnel, Bottom of the Hill is a love story

Carpool Tunnel returns to the Hill on Thursday, Feb. 26 to headline a show as part of the Noise Pop music festival. For S.F. indie band Carpool Tunnel, Bottom of the Hill is a love story

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For S.F. indie band Carpool Tunnel, Bottom of the Hill is a love story

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This Valentine’s Day: Tales of love from San Francisco’s county jail

San Francisco’s Hall of Justice is not a romantic place. Nevertheless, two women awaited reunion with their imprisoned partners. This Valentine’s Day: Tales of love from San Francisco’s county jail

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This Valentine’s Day: Tales of love from San Francisco’s county jail

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Day Around the Bay: MC Hammer Jumps Aboard Honorary Black History Month Cable Car

Amazon ended its deal with Ring after that creepy Super Bowl commercial; the Vallaincourt Fountain preservationists have filed a lawsuit pausing demolition; and MC Hammer made an appearance on a Black History Month cable car.

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Day Around the Bay: MC Hammer Jumps Aboard Honorary Black History Month Cable Car

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'Elderly nanny' arrested by ICE in S.F. is ordered released

The San Francisco Rapid Response Network said an "elderly nanny" was arrested by immigration agents "on her way to work" Friday. 'Elderly nanny' arrested by ICE in S.F. is ordered released

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'Elderly nanny' arrested by ICE in S.F. is ordered released

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The Internet Can’t Get Enough of the Bushes from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny took the world by storm during his Super Bowl Halftime Show, and so did the 400 mostly local performers in the now-famous “grass bunny” costumes who are sharing their experiences all over the internet, with one performer listing the prized costume on eBay for $5,000.

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The Internet Can’t Get Enough of the Bushes from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

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‘Section 415’ podcast: As Celebrini takes Olympics star turn, what’s next for Sharks?

As Macklin Celebrini gains valuable experience with Team Canada, San Jose is hoping to surround its 19-year-old star with more talent.

1 day ago

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‘Section 415’ podcast: As Celebrini takes Olympics star turn, what’s next for Sharks?

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This Week In Food: New Diner Food on Polk

A new diner debuts on Polk, Cenaduria Elvira makes a splash in Oakland's Jack London Square, and the Chronicle reviews Dingles Public House, all in This Week in Food.

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This Week In Food: New Diner Food on Polk

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[Updated] Seven Injured After Car Crashes Into Oliver's Supermarket In Santa Rosa

A car went through the front windows of gourmet supermarket Oliver's in Santa Rosa Friday morning, leaving seven people injured and significant damage to the store.

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[Updated] Seven Injured After Car Crashes Into Oliver's Supermarket In Santa Rosa

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Defining second-half success for the Warriors

Here are five ways Golden State can score little victories after the All-Star break.

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Defining second-half success for the Warriors

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Love on aisle three: Inside a Valentine’s mixer at a San Francisco Trader Joe’s

Nearly 400 singles showed up at the Hayes Valley TJ’s looking for love, friendship and snacks Love on aisle three: Inside a Valentine’s mixer at a San Francisco Trader Joe’s

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Love on aisle three: Inside a Valentine’s mixer at a San Francisco Trader Joe’s

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SFUSD fumbled the teachers strike

The district’s write-the-term-paper-in-the-hallway strategy put it on the back foot from the get-go in this week's walkout SFUSD fumbled the teachers strike

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SFUSD fumbled the teachers strike

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STRIKE OVER: SFUSD and teachers union reach tentative contract agreement

The deal gives teachers 4% raises over two years and fully funded healthcare for dependents, ending a four-day work stoppage that roiled the city.

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STRIKE OVER: SFUSD and teachers union reach tentative contract agreement