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SF Standard

Mayor Lurie meets Eileen Gu. Plus: Concerns after Tenderloin bodyguard fight

Also in today’s Power Play: a surprising SFPD demotion.

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SF Standard

Mayor Lurie meets Eileen Gu. Plus: Concerns after Tenderloin bodyguard fight

Mission Local

‘Trying to be Mother Teresa:’ Tenderloin leaders react to Lurie’s security brawl

San Francisco's Tenderloin again found itself in the national spotlight after Mayor Daniel Lurie's security detail was injured in a fight. ‘Trying to be Mother Teresa:’ Tenderloin leaders react to Lurie’s security brawl

2 days ago

Mission Local

‘Trying to be Mother Teresa:’ Tenderloin leaders react to Lurie’s security brawl

Mission Local

Video shows Mayor Lurie’s security shoved man to ground before fight

Video shows moments before SFPD officer slammed to ground by man in Tenderloin brawl, calling into question the officer's narrative. Video shows Mayor Lurie’s security shoved man to ground before fight

2 days ago

Mission Local

Video shows Mayor Lurie’s security shoved man to ground before fight

SFiST

Saturday Links: Video Shows Lurie's Bodyguard Shoved Suspect First During Incident Thursday

Video footage shows Mayor Lurie's security guard becoming aggressive first; Olympic skier and gold medalist Eileen Gu will be the grand marshal of SF’s Chinese New Year parade; and only one in 10 US residents like daylight saving time.

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SFiST

Saturday Links: Video Shows Lurie's Bodyguard Shoved Suspect First During Incident Thursday

SFiST

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

Mr. 14-months-on-the-job Daniel Lurie thinks it's high time he be given some more sweeping powers currently held by the SF Board of Supervisors and various City Hall commissions.

2 days ago

SFiST

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

SFiST

Kristi Noem, on the Way Out the Door, Claims to Have Been In Frequent Contact With Mayor Daniel Lurie

We have another clue about how and to what extent Mayor Daniel Lurie has been playing ball with the Trump administration — which we know led to Trump calling off his dogs back in October with that planned federal "surge."

2 days ago

SFiST

Kristi Noem, on the Way Out the Door, Claims to Have Been In Frequent Contact With Mayor Daniel Lurie

SFiST

Two Killed, Five Injured by Stray Bullets During Late-Night Fight in Oakland Bar

Early morning gunfire broke out during an argument inside EZ's Lounge on 14th Street in downtown Oakland Saturday, killing two people, including an eighth grade teacher, and injuring five others who are expected to survive.

1 day ago

Two Killed, Five Injured by Stray Bullets During Late-Night Fight in Oakland Bar

SFiST

Field Notes: Rare SF Tree Map, Dad Punk, and the Fight for Reproductive Rights in 1960s SF

This week: The SF Columbarium, tulip season, Silicon Valley repair cafes, Marin dad punk band, and an Iranian-American fashion line. Plus: finding unique SF trees, connecting with deceased loved ones, and author Kate Schatz’s new novel focusing on the fight for women’s rights in 1960s SF.

1 day ago

Field Notes: Rare SF Tree Map, Dad Punk, and the Fight for Reproductive Rights in 1960s SF

SFiST

Advocates Express Concern Over Potential Police Overreach Following Mayor’s Tenderloin Scuffle

There was heavy police presence on Cedar Street, an alley on the edge of the Tenderloin, following Thursday’s violent scuffle involving SF Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail, with two additional arrests Friday, and neighborhood advocates worry about potential overreach.

1 day ago

Advocates Express Concern Over Potential Police Overreach Following Mayor’s Tenderloin Scuffle

Mission Local

A Q&A with Rob Nilsson, the Tenderloin’s indie cinema master

Anti-commercial filmmaker and former Tenderloin fixture is raising money for his old neighborhood with private retrospective A Q&A with Rob Nilsson, the Tenderloin’s indie cinema master

2 days ago

A Q&A with Rob Nilsson, the Tenderloin’s indie cinema master

Mission Local

Tenderloin Buzz: From theater on Market St. to bluegrass in Boeddeker Park

Here's what's new in the Tenderloin: a new Theatre Arts District along Market St., a new barbershop, and a free bluegrass concert. Tenderloin Buzz: From theater on Market St. to bluegrass in Boeddeker Park

2 days ago

Tenderloin Buzz: From theater on Market St. to bluegrass in Boeddeker Park

SF Standard

Rick Swig amassed Giants artifacts dating to the 1880s. Now, the ‘right people’ have them

The collection donated to Cooperstown doesn’t include Willie Mays items, which were held back for inclusion at a potential San Francisco museum.

1 day ago

Rick Swig amassed Giants artifacts dating to the 1880s. Now, the ‘right people’ have them

Mission Local

People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures

Ahmed Riad took over Simple Pleasures in 1994. Today, he and his wife Diana Riggio keep the place's vibrant, social atmosphere alive. People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures

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People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures

Mission Local

People We Meet: Billie Hayes on tending a bar full of spirits

Billie Hayes is the quiet steward who has kept Bernal Heights’ Wild Side West alive since 2010. A soft-spoken Southerner and self-described “coal miner’s granddaughter” with a military background, Hayes [...] People We Meet: Billie Hayes on tending a bar full of spirits

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People We Meet: Billie Hayes on tending a bar full of spirits