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Boots Riley’s new film is an ode to Bay Area shoplifting. His audience loves it

“I Love Boosters” had its West Coast premiere Tuesday at the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland.

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Boots Riley’s new film is an ode to Bay Area shoplifting. His audience loves it

SFiST

Catholic Diocese of Oakland to Close 13 East Bay Churches Amid Lawsuits

As the Catholic Diocese of Oakland faces mounting debt over the hundreds of child sexual assault lawsuits filed against its clergy members in recent years, the diocese announced the closure of over a dozen locations in the East Bay.

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Catholic Diocese of Oakland to Close 13 East Bay Churches Amid Lawsuits

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Hundreds more SF families are getting access to free or low-cost child care

Mayor Daniel Lurie announced that an additional 750 subsidies will be available this summer, with more than half set aside for infants and toddlers.

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Hundreds more SF families are getting access to free or low-cost child care

SFiST

Steyer Closing In On Hilton In Latest Governor's Race Poll, Becerra On the Rise

As more undecided voters appear to be finding a candidate they like, and following some televised debates, a new poll finds billionaire Tom Steyer continuing to hold a lead among the Democrats, and only one point behind Republican Steve Hilton.

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Steyer Closing In On Hilton In Latest Governor's Race Poll, Becerra On the Rise

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Federal Judge Rejects Motion By Sheng Thao and Co-Defendants to Toss Evidence In Corruption Case

The judge in the federal corruption trial involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and three co-defendants has denied a motion by the defendants to toss evidence that they say was obtained inappropriately by investigators.

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Federal Judge Rejects Motion By Sheng Thao and Co-Defendants to Toss Evidence In Corruption Case

SF Standard

The Warriors need Steve Kerr more than he needs them

Golden State’s circumstances make him uniquely equipped to lead the team.

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The Warriors need Steve Kerr more than he needs them

SFiST

Suspect 'Late for Work' Takes CHP on High-Speed Chase, Crashes on Active Railroad Track

A speeding driver took the CHP on a 120-mph police chase through Redwood City, which culminated in the driver slamming into a car on an active railroad track — because he said he was “running late for work.”

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Suspect 'Late for Work' Takes CHP on High-Speed Chase, Crashes on Active Railroad Track

SFiST

Thursday Morning What's Up: Two Fatal Crashes On I-580

One person was killed in a 2:30 am crash on westbound I-580 in Oakland; another crash around 7 am on eastbound I-580 in Livermore left one dead; and Robert Fisher's Russian Hill mansion has hit the market for $17M.

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Thursday Morning What's Up: Two Fatal Crashes On I-580

SF Standard

A crypto billionaire is taking up the fight to bring crab back for Thanksgiving

Chris Larsen and Congressmen Sam Liccardo and Ro Khanna want California to re-think how it sets and ends commercial fishing seasons.

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A crypto billionaire is taking up the fight to bring crab back for Thanksgiving

Mission Local

Bayview Plaza

At Bayview Plaza. Photo by Marina Newman. Bayview Plaza

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Bayview Plaza

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Lurie’s top campaign consultant departs political group GrowSF

Plus: The fallout from Sunset Dunes advocate’s endorsement of D4 candidate Natalie Gee

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Lurie’s top campaign consultant departs political group GrowSF

SF Standard

The government is coming for your e-bikes. Here’s how

New bills would require license plates for Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes and lower peak speeds for models that children under 16 can ride.

8 hours ago

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The government is coming for your e-bikes. Here’s how

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Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

One spot in SoMa has the most speed-camera tickets so far; SF police are warning seniors that thieves are targeting jewelry wearers; and a flight out of SFO had a close call with a drone.

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Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

Mission Local

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed?

How do the candidates for the San Francisco school board feel about the district's controversial lottery system" Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed"

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Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed?

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Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

More from Mission Buzz: Fox and Lion Bread turned three years earlier this month. Also, Valencia Live returns in May. Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

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Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

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An echo of Deco

At Islais Creek Bridge. Photo by Walter Mackins. An echo of Deco

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An echo of Deco

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This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

The Noticing Folk Foundation is covering strangers' grocery bills at independent stores across the city — no criteria, no strings attached This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

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This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

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Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?

Candidates Sherrill and Brooke weigh in on where new housing in San Francisco should go — and whether it should be in District 2 Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?

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Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?