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San Francisco invents new permit for ‘anti-homeless’ planters—they need live plants

Some San Francisco residents are concerned the city is making it more difficult to install planters on sidewalks as homeless advocates push back on their use. 

Oakland A’s fans boycott Opening Day as team prepares to leave for Las Vegas

Instead of going into the stadium, A’s fans tailgated outside, wearing shirts and carrying signs with the word “Sell.”

Mayor says city streets need ‘complete overhaul’ in wake of tragic West Portal crash

London Breed is doubling down on San Francisco’s Vision Zero goal of eliminating traffic deaths in the city.

It’s not just the Tenderloin: San Francisco is pushing its mayhem into the Mission, too

Opinion

Ayman Farahat argues that SF systematically pushes homeless encampments and sex trafficking to the Mission, while sparing upscale neighborhoods.

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Farrell calls for armed National Guard troops in San Francisco to fight fentanyl

Mayoral candidate Mark Farrell says troops could help fight the fentanyl crisis in the Tenderloin and South of Market neighborhoods.

San Francisco ‘GTA’ pipe bomber convicted after night of violence

A jury has convicted a Concord man of detonating bombs and leading a high-speed chase across the Bay Bridge last October. aces 14 years. Click for details.

Can a simple fence stop San Francisco’s illegal night markets?

There's a new fence in San Francisco's Civic Center—and not the kind that buys and sells stolen goods.

Forget the Golden Gate, these 18 San Francisco bridges have ‘major defects’

San Francisco's 18 bridges with 'major defects' pose no imminent threat but need attention. Find out which bridges are affected.

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A ‘fentanyl state of emergency’? Mayoral candidates argue over plan

The call for more resources to combat fentanyl comes as the drug takes the lives of hundreds of San Franciscans each year.

San Francisco native and former state Controller Betty Yee to run for California governor

If elected, Yee would be the first woman to become California's governor. She is a San Francisco native born to Chinese immigrant parents.

YIMBYs on their heels as race for mayor heats up

After Mayor London Breed’s veto was defeated, housing is emerging as a key wedge issue in November's mayoral contest.

Wealthy attorney, ex-wife of Google founder picked as VP for RFK Jr. Who is she?

Nicole Shanahan, who was once married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, donated $4 million for a Super Bowl TV ad to support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy.

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Even as AI booms, San Francisco is still losing jobs

The artificial intelligence boom is taking place in San Francisco, but expecting it to save the city’s economy might be a misplaced hope.

Alemany Flea Market vendors hope for the best but fear the city’s budget knife

Regulars said the longtime Sunday ritual in Bernal Heights draws everyone from antique dealers to handymen to people nursing hangovers.

‘In deep doo-doo’: Policyholders left scrambling as state’s largest home insurer retreats

Barely a week after a rate hike and a positive policy announcement, State Farm said it would no longer serve 72,000 customers.

The next victim of San Francisco budget cuts: long-running flea markets

Vendors at Civic Center’s ‘Gift Gallery’ are getting kicked out on March 29, and an even-bigger outdoor market is also at risk.

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He’s parked in his driveway for a decade. The city just fined him $108 for doing it.

SFMTA is on the prowl for cars blocking sidewalks, issuing tickets for cars encroaching even a foot into sidewalk space.

My property taxes are too damn low. I’m donating the ‘windfall’ to charity

Opinion

YIMBY Barak Gila is putting his money where his mouth is by donating his ‘unfair’ Prop. 13 tax break, which worsened our housing crisis.

‘Hostile architecture’ or just planters? Owners are cited by city after activist pressure

San Francisco is ordering the owners of some sidewalk garden planters to move them within 30 days or pay a fine.

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Bay FC has finally arrived. It should’ve been here all along

The inside story on how the region’s record-breaking bet on professional women’s sports is already paying off.

Can a simple fence stop San Francisco’s illegal night markets?

There's a new fence in San Francisco's Civic Center—and not the kind that buys and sells stolen goods.

‘Hostile architecture’ or just planters? Owners are cited by city after activist pressure

San Francisco is ordering the owners of some sidewalk garden planters to move them within 30 days or pay a fine.

Alemany Flea Market vendors hope for the best but fear the city’s budget knife

Regulars said the longtime Sunday ritual in Bernal Heights draws everyone from antique dealers to handymen to people nursing hangovers.

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No bunny business: 6 ways for SF adults to have adult fun on Easter

Spring is a time of renewal. It’s also when a bunch of drag nuns crown the sexiest Jesus lookalike in the park.

Golden Gate Park 420 festival canceled. Volleyball planned instead

San Francisco's annual 420 festival will not be held in Golden Gate Park next month, officials announced Tuesday.

I have a Heath Ceramics fetish. I found my people at a vase glazing workshop

About once a month, the Heath Clay Studio in the Mission hosts a class where you can learn to glaze like the founder of Heath Ceramics.

Ferris wheel could stay at Fisherman’s Wharf until 2025

The 150-foot-tall amusement park ride has sat near Pier 39 since November—and now the mayor wants to keep it for a bit longer to bolster tourism.

Opinion

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It’s not just the Tenderloin: San Francisco is pushing its mayhem into the Mission, too

Ayman Farahat argues that SF systematically pushes homeless encampments and sex trafficking to the Mission, while sparing upscale neighborhoods.

My property taxes are too damn low. I’m donating the ‘windfall’ to charity

YIMBY Barak Gila is putting his money where his mouth is by donating his ‘unfair’ Prop. 13 tax break, which worsened our housing crisis.

Letting Aaron Peskin pass another anti-housing law would be a slap in the face for SF

This isn’t the first time Aaron Peskin has led efforts to block new housing under the pretense of protecting historic resources.

To end traffic fatalities, we need smarter streets and more cops in uniform

In the wake of the tragic crash that killed a family of four in West Portal, mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie calls for a bold new vision for safer streets.

Food & Drink

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I found the best white pizza in town and it’s from a portable oven at a pop-up

The Keak Da Leek pizza is a masterpiece. Plus: why your next noodle soup obsession should be mohinga; and sampling oysters, Palm City-style.

‘Super friendly’ Castro Mexican restaurant closes. Has a new eatery swooped in already?

Another eatery has closed in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood—but it seems another Mexican spot may soon appear in the same location.

San Francisco’s best-kept secret is a diner everyone thinks is closed

A historic San Francisco diner is dying in the shadows of the city’s more trendy restaurants, partly because many people think it’s closed.

I found the best brunch at the Ferry Building, and it’s chilaquiles on a paper plate

A bird of paradise from a Chinese hot spot, a plate full of flavor at the Ferry Building and a cubano fit for kings at an Oakland popup.