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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.

2 hours ago

SFiST

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

SF Standard

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?

8 hours ago

SF Standard

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

SF Standard

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.

8 hours ago

SF Standard

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.

8 hours ago

SF Standard

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

10 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.

18 hours 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

19 hours ago

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

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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.

20 hours ago

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

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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.

22 hours ago

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

SFiST

This Week In Food: Nearing the End of the Year

RT Bistro's opening nears, a Rich Table chef de cuisine is breaking out on her own, and sandwich pop-up from Berlin is coming to SoMa after Xmas, all in This Week in Food.

23 hours ago

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This Week In Food: Nearing the End of the Year

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.

23 hours ago

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

SFiST

Hank, the Dognapped French Bulldog, Has Been Found Safe, Returned to Owners

Hank, the Frenchie who was stolen from outside a Castro neighborhood bar last week, has been located, he's safe, and he's been returned to his very distressed dads.

24 hours ago

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Hank, the Dognapped French Bulldog, Has Been Found Safe, Returned to Owners

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

24 hours ago

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

Mission Local

Nightmare before Christmas: Fillmore low-income tenants say housing staff stole their Christmas gifts

Video shows four people, including at least three who tenants say are staff members, walking out of unit with boxes of presents. Nightmare before Christmas: Fillmore low-income tenants say housing staff stole their Christmas gifts

24 hours ago

Mission Local

Nightmare before Christmas: Fillmore low-income tenants say housing staff stole their Christmas gifts

SF Standard

Jackie Fielder’s first big legislative win was actually a huge loss

The D9 supervisor not only watched her signature resolution get gutted by the mayor, but degraded herself in the process.

24 hours ago

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Jackie Fielder’s first big legislative win was actually a huge loss

Mission Local

Review: Shizen Vegan Sushi & Omakase aims high and nails it

Shizen has been open for 10 years. Inside, it’s all beauty and light, with blond, wooden, curved beams cocooning the space. Review: Shizen Vegan Sushi & Omakase aims high and nails it

1 day ago

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Review: Shizen Vegan Sushi & Omakase aims high and nails it

SF Standard

The Great Highway wars grind on: Sunset supe backs 2026 plan to reopen road

Supervisor Alan Wong said he would sponsor a ballot measure to roll back Proposition K.

1 day ago

SF Standard

The Great Highway wars grind on: Sunset supe backs 2026 plan to reopen road

Mission Local

It's time to make tamales!

This piece was posted years ago, but we republish it every year because it's a great recipe with video instructions. It's the season for tamales. First step: Get your masa [...] It's time to make tamales!

1 day ago

Mission Local

It's time to make tamales!