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Day Around the Bay: It Was 70 Degrees In Half Moon Bay Today

A veteran engineer at Lawrence Berkeley Labs was arrested for child porn; the US just seized a Venezuelan oil tanker; and while SF freezes, it was strangely warm in Half Moon Bay today.

5 hours ago

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Day Around the Bay: It Was 70 Degrees In Half Moon Bay Today

SF Standard

Draft buzz, a new catcher, and more Giants developments from the winter meetings

The franchise added Northern California native and former A’s prospect Daniel Susac in a Rule 5 draft trade Wednesday.

6 hours ago

SF Standard

Draft buzz, a new catcher, and more Giants developments from the winter meetings

SFiST

Man Steals Dog In San Mateo, Flees Down Highway 101, Gets Caught

A dognapping that took place Monday morning in San Mateo was likely thwarted in part by morning traffic on 101, and the poodle/doodle that was stolen was safely returned.

6 hours ago

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Man Steals Dog In San Mateo, Flees Down Highway 101, Gets Caught

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Mayor Lurie Endorses D2 Supervisor Sherrill Long Before 2026 Election. Is He Worried About Sherrill's Odds?

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie made the unusual move to endorse Supervisor Stephen Sherrill seven months before the election, a gesture he has made to no other supervisors, and perhaps a canary in the coal mine regarding Sherrill’s chances.

6 hours ago

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Mayor Lurie Endorses D2 Supervisor Sherrill Long Before 2026 Election. Is He Worried About Sherrill's Odds?

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The SantaCon Red Tide Returns Saturday, But Dozens of SF Bars Now Actually Welcoming the Santas

You better watch out, as Santacon is back on Saturday. But many SF bars are actually rolling out the red carpet to welcome the Santas, a pretty remarkable culture shift for this jolly old event that had gotten too blitzened.

7 hours ago

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The SantaCon Red Tide Returns Saturday, But Dozens of SF Bars Now Actually Welcoming the Santas

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The 17 best events in SF this weekend

A holiday-themed train ride, Chromeo at a Christmas tree lot, SantaCon, West Coast Craft vintage market, and more.

7 hours ago

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The 17 best events in SF this weekend

Mission Local

Aztec warrior of love: The Mission remembers Ricardo ‘El Tigre’ Peña

Ricardo 'El Tigre' Peña called the Mission home for nearly 40 years. He taught Aztec dancing, and passed his knowledge down to the next generation. Aztec warrior of love: The Mission remembers Ricardo ‘El Tigre’ Peña

9 hours ago

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Aztec warrior of love: The Mission remembers Ricardo ‘El Tigre’ Peña

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South Bay Congressman Raises National Security Concerns About Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid of Warner Bros.

The corporate drama gripping Hollywood right now could have national security implications, says South Bay Congressman Sam Liccardo in a new joint letter to the board of Warner Bros. Discovery.

9 hours ago

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South Bay Congressman Raises National Security Concerns About Paramount Hostile Takeover Bid of Warner Bros.

Mission Local

Bay Area legal orgs are one step closer to halting ICE courthouse arrests in S.F.

On Tuesday, Bay Area attorneys argued in federal court to halt ICE's courthouse arrests in San Francisco. The case, if taken up by the Supreme Court, could have national implications. Bay Area legal orgs are one step closer to halting ICE courthouse arrests in S.F.

10 hours ago

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Bay Area legal orgs are one step closer to halting ICE courthouse arrests in S.F.

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Bay Area attorneys say ICE is violating court order on S.F. holding cells

Bay Area civil rights attorneys call attention to reports that say ICE is violating a federal court order to improve conditions at S.F. immigration holding cells. Bay Area attorneys say ICE is violating court order on S.F. holding cells

10 hours ago

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Bay Area attorneys say ICE is violating court order on S.F. holding cells

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32-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In 16th Street Hit-and-Run, Suspect Still at Large

A Menlo Park woman who works as an administrator at a private school in Palo Alto was walking with her partner and friends in the Mission District Friday night when she was violently struck by a car speeding down 16th Street.

11 hours ago

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32-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured In 16th Street Hit-and-Run, Suspect Still at Large

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Mission Local

Monty the pit bull

At Francisco Park. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Monty the pit bull

17 hours ago

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Monty the pit bull

SF Standard

Restaurants want you out the door. This technology’s making it worse

In the wrong hands, handheld tablets are turning dining into feeding.

17 hours ago

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Restaurants want you out the door. This technology’s making it worse

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SF General’s AI security system has a history of missing weapons

DPH is installing more scanners after last week’s fatal stabbing, but staff aren’t convinced that these are the safety measures they need.

17 hours ago

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SF General’s AI security system has a history of missing weapons

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This arts org lost venues, so it decided to open its own

Decentered Arts opened on Folsom Street in one of SF’s last “weirdo-majority” neighborhoods.

17 hours ago

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This arts org lost venues, so it decided to open its own

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Who’s wearing always-listening AI necklaces? A lot of people, actually

Silicon Valley may not be known for fashion, but that isn’t stopping startups from pushing AI-powered accessories.

17 hours ago

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Who’s wearing always-listening AI necklaces? A lot of people, actually

Mission Local

S.F. public defender says DA is still withholding evidence. No, you, says DA.

San Francisco’s public defenders say the DA is withholding evidence in almost 50% of misdemeanor trials. The DA points the finger right back. S.F. public defender says DA is still withholding evidence. No, you, says DA.

19 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. public defender says DA is still withholding evidence. No, you, says DA.

Mission Local

Hospital stabbing suspect held in S.F. psych ward, misses arraignment

Wilfredo Tortolero Arriechi could not be arraigned today on a murder charge because he is being held in a psychiatric ward. Hospital stabbing suspect held in S.F. psych ward, misses arraignment

1 day ago

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Hospital stabbing suspect held in S.F. psych ward, misses arraignment