METABLOKS / SAN FRANCISCO

SF Standard

Will ‘dark money’ crackdown make SF’s public schools fairer — or just worse?

The city is home to some of California's biggest PTA fundraisers. Faced with new rules, the wealthy may flee SFUSD altogether.

58 minutes ago

SF Standard

Will ‘dark money’ crackdown make SF’s public schools fairer — or just worse?

SF Standard

Lurie doesn't want you to read his text messages

London Breed was slammed for it last year. In a “depressingly similar” scenario, the new mayor is shrouding access to public records.

58 minutes ago

SF Standard

Lurie doesn't want you to read his text messages

SF Standard

'The skill, the audacity, the belief': Steph Curry plays maestro in Memphis

With the Warriors' high-stakes win over the Grizzlies, Golden State climbed into fifth place in the Western Conference.

58 minutes ago

SF Standard

'The skill, the audacity, the belief': Steph Curry plays maestro in Memphis

SF Standard

Bob Lee's family sues his killer, family for alleged cover up in tech exec's murder

The family accuses Nima Momeni and members of his family of attempting to hide evidence after Lee's killing.

11 hours ago

SF Standard

Bob Lee's family sues his killer, family for alleged cover up in tech exec's murder

SF Standard

Kawakami: What could hold 49ers together through 2025 reset? Trusting Shanahan and Purdy

No, it's not Super Bowl or Bust. But this week's spin — and the decision to pay the freight for WR Brandon Aiyuk — are signs the 49ers aren't blowing it up either.

12 hours ago

SF Standard

Kawakami: What could hold 49ers together through 2025 reset? Trusting Shanahan and Purdy

SF Standard

This neglected SF plaza is getting a glow-up, complete with more than 1,200 lights

“Spectra” is the latest art project by Illuminate, the nonprofit behind the Bay Lights and the Market Street rainbow laser cannons.

15 hours ago

SF Standard

This neglected SF plaza is getting a glow-up, complete with more than 1,200 lights

Mission Local

Cofounder of UFW still fighting

On Florida Street. Photo by Rick Girling. Cofounder of UFW still fighting

58 minutes ago

Mission Local

Cofounder of UFW still fighting

Mission Local

The sun is back, the buzz is building—El Chato season has begun

It’s spring in the Mission, and the days are finally stretching their legs. That golden-hour glow—the one that used to be gone before you even left work—is now hitting at [...] The sun is back, the buzz is building—El Chato season has begun

2 hours ago

Mission Local

The sun is back, the buzz is building—El Chato season has begun

Mission Local

Family of slain Cash App founder Bob Lee sues murderer Nima Momeni and his family

The family of Cash App founder Bob Lee says Nima Momeni's sister, brother-in-law and mother helped him cover up the murder. Family of slain Cash App founder Bob Lee sues murderer Nima Momeni and his family

14 hours ago

Mission Local

Family of slain Cash App founder Bob Lee sues murderer Nima Momeni and his family

Mission Local

Day 21 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: one sweeper on Julian Street, p.m. police

The plazas were again quiet today thanks to the rain. One sweeper on Julian Avenue has been cleaning it up for three months. Day 21 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: one sweeper on Julian Street, p.m. police

17 hours ago

Mission Local

Day 21 of the 16th St. plaza cleanup: one sweeper on Julian Street, p.m. police

Mission Local

S.F. Drag queen Heklina’s cause of death is still a mystery, and the show goes on

A detective with the Metropolitan Police's Violent Crime Unit says that there may have been some “bias” in how they handled the Heklina case. S.F. Drag queen Heklina’s cause of death is still a mystery, and the show goes on

20 hours ago

Mission Local

S.F. Drag queen Heklina’s cause of death is still a mystery, and the show goes on

Mission Local

Old Municipal Railway bus

At Indiana and Tubbs Streets. Photo by Jake Hanft. Old Municipal Railway bus

24 hours ago

Mission Local

Old Municipal Railway bus

SFiST

April Fool’s Day Around the Bay: Bob Lee’s Family Has Sued His Convicted Killer Nima Momeni

Oakland’s Grand Lake Theater was named one of the “coolest” movie theaters in the world; Senator Cory Booker just broke an all-time record with a 25-hour filibuster; and the family of Bob Lee is bringing a civil lawsuit against his convicted killer Nima Momeni.

11 hours ago

SFiST

April Fool’s Day Around the Bay: Bob Lee’s Family Has Sued His Convicted Killer Nima Momeni

SFiST

A’s First Game in Sacramento Was a Complete Debacle, and Losing 18-3 Was Probably the Least Embarrassing Part

The Sacramento A’s first home game was an 18-3 blowout loss, but still worse, the radio broadcast conked out seven times, scoreboards went out, there was a drone delay, and chants of “Sell the Team!” rocked the new ballpark Sutter Health Park.

13 hours ago

SFiST

A’s First Game in Sacramento Was a Complete Debacle, and Losing 18-3 Was Probably the Least Embarrassing Part

SFiST

City of Oakland Gives Notice to Homeless Encampments Next to Lake Merritt

The City of Oakland, which like San Francisco has struggled to address widespread camping on sidewalks and elsewhere in the city amid on ongoing homelessness crisis, gave a seven-day warning on Monday to an encampment around Peralta Park.

14 hours ago

SFiST

City of Oakland Gives Notice to Homeless Encampments Next to Lake Merritt

SFiST

Former Best Buy at Geary and Masonic to Become Asian Market T&T, After Whole Foods Plan Falls Through

An Asian supermarket chain out of Canada will be taking over the long vacant former Best Buy space in San Francisco's City Center complex, years after Whole Foods was supposed to be moving in.

16 hours ago

SFiST

Former Best Buy at Geary and Masonic to Become Asian Market T&T, After Whole Foods Plan Falls Through

SFiST

Gavin Newsom’s $240 Million Gussying-Up of San Quentin Prison Is Now Underway

Governor Newsom’s curious obsession with overhauling San Quentin State Prison is now becoming a reality, as the notorious prison is getting a farmers market, podcast studios, and food trucks.

17 hours ago

SFiST

Gavin Newsom’s $240 Million Gussying-Up of San Quentin Prison Is Now Underway

SFiST

Details Revealed About Che Fico's Mission Rock Expansion Project, Which Will Be Tuscan

Che Fico chef-partner David Nayfeld is promising a "more dressed up version of a restaurant than we’ve ever done before" at his new, 8,000-square-foot restaurant in the base of Visa's new Mission Rock headquarters.

18 hours ago

SFiST

Details Revealed About Che Fico's Mission Rock Expansion Project, Which Will Be Tuscan

Funcheap SF

4/12/25: SF's Free Rock Balancing Gathering (Crissy Field) - FREE

Free to the public &8212; All welcome &8212; Instruction provided Rock balancing is an art form, a working meditation practice, a tangible connection to Earth, an avenue for self-discovery and personal growth, a playful exploration of the force of gravity and other laws of physics, a ... The post ...

9 hours ago

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4/12/25: SF's Free Rock Balancing Gathering (Crissy Field) - FREE

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4/24/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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9 hours ago

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4/24/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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4/17/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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9 hours ago

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4/17/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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4/10/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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9 hours ago

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4/10/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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4/3/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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9 hours ago

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4/3/25: Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF) - FREE

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7/27/25: Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27) - TBA

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13 hours ago

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7/27/25: Gilroy Garlic Festival 2025 (July 25-27) - TBA