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SF Standard

Go Here Now: One of the best views of San Francisco just got a major upgrade

Hawk Hill, the 900-foot cliff just across the Golden Gate Bridge, has a new trail that leads to the summit — with panoramic views.

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SF Standard

Go Here Now: One of the best views of San Francisco just got a major upgrade

SF Standard

San Franciscans are sick of fighting about the Great Highway. It’s time to move on

After so many defeats — at the ballot box, in the courts, and at City Hall — Sunset Dunes opponents need to lay down arms, and embrace the city’s newest coastal park.

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SF Standard

San Franciscans are sick of fighting about the Great Highway. It’s time to move on

Mission Local

What's on now at San Francisco museums, January 2026

This is the last weekend to see At of Manga at the de Young and the first to see Drawn to Venice at the Legion of Honor. What's on now at San Francisco museums, January 2026

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Mission Local

What's on now at San Francisco museums, January 2026

Mission Local

Tenderloin falafel maven Billy Alabsi may be San Francisco’s most interesting man

This Tenderloin business owner faced a long series of setbacks before last month re-opening Falafelland, which he calls his "destiny." Tenderloin falafel maven Billy Alabsi may be San Francisco’s most interesting man

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Mission Local

Tenderloin falafel maven Billy Alabsi may be San Francisco’s most interesting man

Mission Local

New 36-story housing tower proposed in San Francisco’s South Beach

The proposed housing tower is composed of 260 units, 40 of those deemed affordable. Developers will soon submit an SB 423 application. New 36-story housing tower proposed in San Francisco’s South Beach

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Mission Local

New 36-story housing tower proposed in San Francisco’s South Beach

SFiST

Field Notes: Ancient Star Map, New Cat Cafe, San Jose’s Batman, and Disquiet in Suburbia

This week: Polynesian dance in Fremont, a new cat cafe in SF, a South Bay Batman, book clubs of the Peninsula, and California pollinators. Also, examining an ancient Greek star map using physics; supporting stroke survivors; and highlighting the unsettling parts of suburban life.

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SFiST

Field Notes: Ancient Star Map, New Cat Cafe, San Jose’s Batman, and Disquiet in Suburbia

SFiST

Mysterious Fence With Sign Stating Trespassers ‘Will Be Shot’ Blocks Public Access to Daly City Beach

Daly City residents are urging city officials to take down an eight-foot-tall fence that recently appeared, blocking a public path near Thornton State Beach and featuring a handmade cardboard sign with a drawing of a gun and a message stating trespassers will be shot on sight.

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Mysterious Fence With Sign Stating Trespassers ‘Will Be Shot’ Blocks Public Access to Daly City Beach

SFiST

Saturday Links: ‘Pizza Box’ Trash Cans Launch in North Beach, Rest of SF Still Awaiting Actual Trash Cans

Legendary 49ers quarterback John Brodie, who played with the team a record-breaking 17 seasons, died at age 90; the White House posted a doctored image to social media of a Minnesota protester crying; and North Beach launched some special "pizza box" trash cans.

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Saturday Links: ‘Pizza Box’ Trash Cans Launch in North Beach, Rest of SF Still Awaiting Actual Trash Cans

Mission Local

People We Meet: S.F. bus driver DeJohn Williams has ferried Joe Montana, Lars Ulrich, and Da Mayor

DeJohn Williams is 55, and he’s been driving a bus in San Francisco for more than a fifth of his life. He's seen a lot in those dozen years. People We Meet: S.F. bus driver DeJohn Williams has ferried Joe Montana, Lars Ulrich, and Da Mayor

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People We Meet: S.F. bus driver DeJohn Williams has ferried Joe Montana, Lars Ulrich, and Da Mayor

Mission Local

Mayor Lurie creates new government position to raise private money for S.F.

The move further cements Mayor Daniel Lurie’s commitment to public-private partnerships. Mayor Lurie creates new government position to raise private money for S.F.

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Mayor Lurie creates new government position to raise private money for S.F.

Mission Local

S.F. Mayor Lurie doesn’t like the CEO tax. But his allies on the board do.

Daniel Lurie is worried that the tax will hurt S.F.'s economy. Supervisors say the new revenue is needed for vital city services. S.F. Mayor Lurie doesn’t like the CEO tax. But his allies on the board do.

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S.F. Mayor Lurie doesn’t like the CEO tax. But his allies on the board do.

Mission Local

S.F. SWAT team arrests suspect in 2024 Mission District homicide

The man, who was arrested in the Outer Sunset, was charged with murder. The homicide took place at 20th and Shotwell streets in Aug. 2024. S.F. SWAT team arrests suspect in 2024 Mission District homicide

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S.F. SWAT team arrests suspect in 2024 Mission District homicide

SFiST

Suspect Dives Into Russian River Twice While Trying to Evade Sonoma Deputies, Gets Arrested

A wanted felon led Sonoma County sheriff's deputies on a one-hour chase Thursday in which a vehicle pursuit turned into a foot pursuit and then a water pursuit in the frigid Russian River.

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Suspect Dives Into Russian River Twice While Trying to Evade Sonoma Deputies, Gets Arrested

SFiST

Late 1990s Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Found Dead at LA Homeless Encampment, Police Suspect Murder

It's another sad story of an NFL player falling on hard times after his career — likely due to head injuries. Ex-Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Kevin Johnson was found dead at an LA encampment in what appears to be a homicide.

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Late 1990s Oakland Raider Kevin Johnson Found Dead at LA Homeless Encampment, Police Suspect Murder

SFiST

Day Around the Bay: Oakland Zoo’s Tiger Lola Euthanized After Infection From Injured Paw

Tesla Cybertruck sales decreased by 48% in 2025; Trump’s latest Truth Social post frenzy involved TikTok and Newsom; and one of Oakland Zoo’s tigers has died from an infection that spread after a foreign object became lodged in her paw.

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Day Around the Bay: Oakland Zoo’s Tiger Lola Euthanized After Infection From Injured Paw

SFiST

New Book Explores the Bay Area's First Cult, Which Called Santa Rosa Home

The first creepy cult to take root in California, about 25 years after statehood, had its origins in upstate New York in the 19th Century, which was a hotbed of religious zealotry and cults.

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New Book Explores the Bay Area's First Cult, Which Called Santa Rosa Home

Mission Local

Tenderloin Buzz: CVS has a change of heart, a neighborhood news site launches

Here's what's new in the Tenderloin: A pharmacy changed its mind about leaving, a vacant car dealership will be filled with stuff, and more. Tenderloin Buzz: CVS has a change of heart, a neighborhood news site launches

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Tenderloin Buzz: CVS has a change of heart, a neighborhood news site launches

Mission Local

Richmond Buzz: Gallerists, influencers, crustaceans and more

“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. Got news? Send us tips at tips@missionlocal.com. Well, the sunshine came and went with the [...] Richmond Buzz: Gallerists, influencers, crustaceans and more

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Richmond Buzz: Gallerists, influencers, crustaceans and more