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SFPD chief and head of police watchdog will receive rare “annual” reviews

Despite requirements that job performances should be reviewed every year, they have not happened in nearly a decade.

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SF Standard

SFPD chief and head of police watchdog will receive rare “annual” reviews

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Mission Local

S.F. filmmaker Kevin Epps sentenced to 6+ years in prison for 2019 killing

The documentary filmmaker was convicted of manslaughter last year for the shooting at his Glen Park home, which he says was in self-defense. S.F. filmmaker Kevin Epps sentenced to 6+ years in prison for 2019 killing

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Mission Local

S.F. filmmaker Kevin Epps sentenced to 6+ years in prison for 2019 killing

SFiST

Incoming Rain Will Bring Possible 1.5 Inches to SF Between Thursday and Sunday

Enjoy the sun today because rain is on its way again for the next several days across much of Northern California.

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SFiST

Incoming Rain Will Bring Possible 1.5 Inches to SF Between Thursday and Sunday

Mission Local

SEIU California un-endorses Scott Wiener for Congress

SEIU said they rescinded their endorsement because Wiener opposes the CEO tax, a business tax placed on the ballot by local branches of SEIU SEIU California un-endorses Scott Wiener for Congress

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Mission Local

SEIU California un-endorses Scott Wiener for Congress

SFiST

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the appointment of a new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on Wednesday, following the recent resignation announcement by current director Shireen McSpadden.

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SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

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Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

A Salvadoran man who his lawyer says is a family man and day laborer who's engaged to a US citizen was shot by ICE agents in Patterson, California Tuesday, south of Tracy. His lawyer says it was a case of poor investigative work by ICE.

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Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

SFiST

Big Rig Fire Near Golden Gate Bridge Causes Southbound Traffic Backup

A big rig truck caught fire Wednesday morning just past the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza, in the righthand-most southbound lane, leading to a traffic backup for those traveling into the city.

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Big Rig Fire Near Golden Gate Bridge Causes Southbound Traffic Backup

SFiST

Berkeley Police Arrest Screaming Naked Man Carrying Shotgun at Tesla Service Center

A 35-year-old suspect was arrested in Berkeley Monday morning after police received several reports of a man running naked down the street, smashing windows, and he was later found screaming and waving a shotgun inside the Tesla Service Center.

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Berkeley Police Arrest Screaming Naked Man Carrying Shotgun at Tesla Service Center

SFiST

Family of Shooting Victim Samantha Emge Not Satisfied With Accidental Death Narrative

The young woman who was shot, police initially said accidentally, in a Sunset District apartment two weeks ago, was in a sometimes rocky relationship with the man who shot her. Her family says police need to investigate the case further.

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Family of Shooting Victim Samantha Emge Not Satisfied With Accidental Death Narrative

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Mission Local

Shuttered Mission Cultural Center could reopen by summer

The new temporary leadership is working to comply with guidelines mandated by the city to access funds that could reopen the center by summer. Shuttered Mission Cultural Center could reopen by summer

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Shuttered Mission Cultural Center could reopen by summer

Mission Local

Could an S.F. warehouse built for a rapper’s birthday stay forever?

The Sucka Free Collective hopes their hammers-and-nails project becomes a permanent Bayview fixture. Could an S.F. warehouse built for a rapper’s birthday stay forever?

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Mission Local

Could an S.F. warehouse built for a rapper’s birthday stay forever?

SF Standard

As rookie Daniel Susac provides a jolt, will Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge join him soon?

Giants manager Tony Vitello indicated fans could expect to see Susac in the lineup more often after a 3-for-4 performance in a win on Tuesday.

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As rookie Daniel Susac provides a jolt, will Giants prospect Bryce Eldridge join him soon?

Mission Local

New Way

On Cesar Chavez Street. Photo by Community Contributor. New Way

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New Way

SF Standard

The 18 best events in SF this week, from Restaurant Week to the Cherry Blossom Fest

Plus, the return of the Inner Sunset Flea Market, a music festival at Sunset Dunes, California Henge, and more.

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SF Standard

The 18 best events in SF this week, from Restaurant Week to the Cherry Blossom Fest

SF Standard

The Bay’s best bakeries are killing it. So why aren’t they being taken seriously?

As Michelin, the Beard Foundation, and the Chronicle expand what counts as honors-worthy, they’re missing something sweet.

16 hours ago

SF Standard

The Bay’s best bakeries are killing it. So why aren’t they being taken seriously?

SF Standard

Views from the top: Are AI millionaires breaking SF’s luxury housing market?

Is it an AI-fueled bubble" Or just a return to form after a five-year home price “hibernation”"

16 hours ago

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Views from the top: Are AI millionaires breaking SF’s luxury housing market?

SF Standard

Who will the Valkyries draft? Evaluating Golden State’s options at pick No. 8

UCLA teammates Gabriela Jaquez and Gianna Kneepkens are top candidates, but international players are also intriguing.

16 hours ago

SF Standard

Who will the Valkyries draft? Evaluating Golden State’s options at pick No. 8

Mission Local

Sharbel Saker, 34-year-old visiting from L.A., found dead after leaving Mission piano bar

Sharbel Saker was reported missing last weekend after leaving a bar. The SFPD says that his body has been located. Sharbel Saker, 34-year-old visiting from L.A., found dead after leaving Mission piano bar

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Sharbel Saker, 34-year-old visiting from L.A., found dead after leaving Mission piano bar