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SF Standard

Lurie names Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn

Lew, 52, received a medal of honor after nearly being shot in 2006 and led the city’s effort to crack down on drug dealing.

37 minutes ago

SF Standard

Lurie names Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn

SF Standard

Your year in San Francisco wrapped

All numbers are satire, but the feelings are true.

3 hours ago

SF Standard

Your year in San Francisco wrapped

SF Standard

Kawakami: The tedious 49ers QB discourse, Stanford/Cal hires, and more bold thoughts

As long as Kyle Shanahan calls the shots and logic prevails, Brock Purdy will remain the starting quarterback.

3 hours ago

SF Standard

Kawakami: The tedious 49ers QB discourse, Stanford/Cal hires, and more bold thoughts

SF Standard

Dead whistleblower’s mom files ballot measure to reverse OpenAI’s for-profit status

The mother of the late staffer Suchir Balaji is part of a coalition pushing to rein in the company.

8 hours ago

SF Standard

Dead whistleblower’s mom files ballot measure to reverse OpenAI’s for-profit status

SF Standard

Andrew Luck’s vision for the future of Stanford football

With more than $100 million in donations and a new head coach in Tavita Pritchard, the GM has laid the foundation for an aggressive climb.

10 hours ago

SF Standard

Andrew Luck’s vision for the future of Stanford football

SF Standard

Seth Curry impresses in his Warriors debut, but a true reunion with Steph is on hold

The two-time MVP will miss his third, fourth and fifth straight games with a quad contusion

10 hours ago

SF Standard

Seth Curry impresses in his Warriors debut, but a true reunion with Steph is on hold

Mission Local

Derrick Lew named San Francisco's new police chief

Derrick Lew, a 20-plus year veteran of the San Francisco police force, has just been named to the department's top post. Derrick Lew named San Francisco's new police chief

24 minutes ago

Mission Local

Derrick Lew named San Francisco's new police chief

Mission Local

San Francisco Bay shoreline

At Crissy Field. Photo by Jay A. Martin. San Francisco Bay shoreline

10 hours ago

Mission Local

San Francisco Bay shoreline

Mission Local

Bayview Buzz: What’s happening on 3rd Street?

There are new businesses coming in, community events to look forward to, and more to explore along 3rd Street. Bayview Buzz: What’s happening on 3rd Street?

12 hours ago

Mission Local

Bayview Buzz: What’s happening on 3rd Street?

Mission Local

Here's the list of items S.F. cops can now bust you for selling illegally

Supervisors approved a list of commonly stolen goods in San Francisco, another step closer to implementation of legislation on street vending. Here's the list of items S.F. cops can now bust you for selling illegally

21 hours ago

Mission Local

Here's the list of items S.F. cops can now bust you for selling illegally

Mission Local

Board of Supervisors passes plan to upzone San Francisco

After last-ditch attempt to amend the plan by Connie Chan, legislation to allow taller buildings with more units is ratified Board of Supervisors passes plan to upzone San Francisco

21 hours ago

Mission Local

Board of Supervisors passes plan to upzone San Francisco

Mission Local

‘I don’t want to come to school tomorrow:’ S.F. student shot in leg at Burton High, suspect arrested

21 hours ago

Mission Local

‘I don’t want to come to school tomorrow:’ S.F. student shot in leg at Burton High, suspect arrested

SFiST

Huzzah! All Clipper Card Systems Will Take Credit and Debit Cards, Starting Next Wednesday

Muni, Caltrain, and all the public transit services that take Clipper will accept credit or debit card taps for rides in just a week, as paying with credit or debit won’t just be a BART thing anymore starting this Wednesday.

37 minutes ago

SFiST

Huzzah! All Clipper Card Systems Will Take Credit and Debit Cards, Starting Next Wednesday

SFiST

Randa's Market on 16th Street, Home of the Late KitKat, Has Gotten a New Bodega Cat

The home of the bodega cat who was tragically killed by a Waymo in October, Randa's Market on 16th Street, has gotten a new cat, and her name is Coco.

1 hour ago

SFiST

Randa's Market on 16th Street, Home of the Late KitKat, Has Gotten a New Bodega Cat

SFiST

Mint Plaza Sleeping Pod Developer Buys Mostly Vacant Live-Work Building on Mid-Market

A Mid-Market building full of affordable studio units that was the subject of a protracted eviction fight in the last decade is now slated to become home to 400 sleeping pods, if a developer gets his way.

3 hours ago

SFiST

Mint Plaza Sleeping Pod Developer Buys Mostly Vacant Live-Work Building on Mid-Market

SFiST

Lurie’s ‘Family Zoning’ Plan Approved by Board of Supervisors, Handing Lurie Major Political Win

Mayor Lurie’s ambitious upzoning proposal known as the ‘family zoning’ plan passed the Board of Supervisors in a 7-4 vote Tuesday, jacking up building heights in the Sunset, Marina, and elsewhere.

4 hours ago

SFiST

Lurie’s ‘Family Zoning’ Plan Approved by Board of Supervisors, Handing Lurie Major Political Win

SFiST

Convicted Killer Nima Momeni Sues Media for Defamation

Nima Momeni, the man who was convicted one year ago in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee, has now filed a lawsuit against multiple media organizations claiming defamation, among other claims.

5 hours ago

SFiST

Convicted Killer Nima Momeni Sues Media for Defamation

SFiST

Humpday Headlines: Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Russian Hill

A 72-year-old pedestrian was killed by a vehicle in Russian Hill Tuesday; the DA in Santa Clara County is seeking to try the Valley Fair Mall shooting suspect as an adult; and more Ubers and Waymos could be coming to Market Street.

6 hours ago

SFiST

Humpday Headlines: Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Russian Hill

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