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Photos: Rain batters SF as atmospheric river arrives

South of the Golden Gate, the heaviest rain is expected to hit Friday.

8 hours ago

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Photos: Rain batters SF as atmospheric river arrives

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The 17 best events in SF this week, from secret raves to a Victorian holiday fair

Barbershop raves and comedy strip shows warm up this soggy SF weekend

9 hours ago

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The 17 best events in SF this week, from secret raves to a Victorian holiday fair

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I rode Muni's new, free on-demand shuttle — and it was magical

With the touch of an app, residents and visitors can enjoy easy access to parks, shops and destinations.

10 hours ago

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I rode Muni's new, free on-demand shuttle — and it was magical

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San Francisco's newest public drinking zone? Chase Center

After the success of downtown’s Oktoberfest and Halloween drinking zones, winter festivities are coming to Thrive City.

10 hours ago

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San Francisco's newest public drinking zone? Chase Center

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Election turnout hits 12-year low as exhausted San Francisco voters tune out

Chinatown, the Western Addition, and the city’s southern crest had the worst numbers.

13 hours ago

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Election turnout hits 12-year low as exhausted San Francisco voters tune out

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Nice house, Newsom — but where's your tax return?

Despite pledges, the governor hasn't released recent income statements and is drawing scrutiny over a $9M home purchase.

14 hours ago

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Nice house, Newsom — but where's your tax return?

Mission Local

Mission Local bags two Society of Professional Journalists awards

This here publication last week took home two more awards from the Northern California branch of the Society of Professional Journalists for in-depth coverage and analysis of the sort you [...] Mission Local bags two Society of Professional Journalists awards

8 hours ago

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Mission Local bags two Society of Professional Journalists awards

Mission Local

‘Slow Streets, Fast Friends’ mural comes to 20th St. in the Mission

Slow streets across San Francisco are getting new murals: 11 have applied for one so far, but just five have received them. ‘Slow Streets, Fast Friends’ mural comes to 20th St. in the Mission

15 hours ago

Mission Local

‘Slow Streets, Fast Friends’ mural comes to 20th St. in the Mission

Mission Local

How did San Francisco’s big-money donors do this election? So-so.

San Francisco’s wealthiest donors were on opposite sides of the mayor's race. They spent millions, only to lose at the ballot box. How did San Francisco’s big-money donors do this election? So-so.

19 hours ago

Mission Local

How did San Francisco’s big-money donors do this election? So-so.

Mission Local

Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca

19 hours ago

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Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca

Mission Local

SFMTA board approves new Valencia bike lanes — but few are happy

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s board unanimously approved the new curbside Valencia Street bike lane on Tuesday, and admitted that the transit agency should have been more cautious with [...] SFMTA board approves new Valencia bike lanes — but few are happy

1 day ago

Mission Local

SFMTA board approves new Valencia bike lanes — but few are happy

Mission Local

Banderas flags

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Hoodline

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Waymo Ridership Has Majorly Skyrocketed

The rain and wind have caused a host of troubles around the Bay including power outages; SF can't afford to paint all the "daylighting" curbs red; and Waymo ridership has skyrocketed in the last year.

8 hours ago

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Day Around the Bay: Waymo Ridership Has Majorly Skyrocketed

SFiST

Good News for Newsom, as California Deficit Slashed From $68 Billion to Just $2 Billion

What a difference a year makes, as the state’s Legislative Analyst Office said early last December that California had a $68 billion budget deficit, but now that deficit is down to just $2 billion.

8 hours ago

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Good News for Newsom, as California Deficit Slashed From $68 Billion to Just $2 Billion

SFiST

Fur Real: Puppies and Kittens Return to Macy’s Windows in Union Square on Friday

Santa’s little yelpers will be back in the windows for the SF SPCA Holiday Windows at Macy's promotion starting this Friday at noon, and the impending closure of Macy’s means this may be the last year for what is purr-haps SF’s favorite holiday tradition.

9 hours ago

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Fur Real: Puppies and Kittens Return to Macy’s Windows in Union Square on Friday

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Acclaimed Oakland Restaurant Daytrip Is Calling It Quits, Owners Say Costs Are Too High

In another disappointing end-of-year closure announcement in the local restaurant world, a restaurant that won national accolades is shutting its doors in Oakland after three years in business.

9 hours ago

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Acclaimed Oakland Restaurant Daytrip Is Calling It Quits, Owners Say Costs Are Too High

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Mountain View Barber Skips Bail on Charges of Sexually Assaulting Men While They Were Unconscious

A 34-year-old Mountain View man may have sexually assaulted as many as 20 men after spiking their drinks, and he’s skipped bail and currently remains at large, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.

11 hours ago

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Mountain View Barber Skips Bail on Charges of Sexually Assaulting Men While They Were Unconscious

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Dean Preston Makes End Run to Thwart Fillmore Safeway Development Plan

In the waning days of his time on the Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Dean Preston made a final effort Tuesday to stop a plan to redevelop the Fillmore Safeway property and to make sure it becomes affordable housing.

12 hours ago

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Dean Preston Makes End Run to Thwart Fillmore Safeway Development Plan