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As kids, they lost everything to fire. They’re giving LA’s young victims hope
Silver and Evening Wiesler know what it’s like to leave your house one morning and never see it again. Their Fire Journal Project tries to speed the path to healing.
Why are pop-ups some of SF’s best eating? Because they’re true labors of love
The itinerant eateries benefit from the illusion of scarcity. But what happens when your product becomes available every day?
Kawakami’s 49ers offseason predictions: Adding a Bosa, Purdy’s deal date, and more
The 49ers will be walking a tightrope between cutting their spending and remaining relevant for Super Bowl contention. Can GM John Lynch pull it all off?
It’s gopher-murder season in SF, and the whole west side is at war
From human hair to car exhaust, here’s how San Franciscans try to protect their gardens from underground varmints.
Domestic violence survivor sues SF police over violent jaywalking arrest
Christiana Porter argues that the detainment was illegal and the officer used excessive force.
Lurie’s top communications staffer is sacked after uproar in City Hall
Nina Negusse is out after two months on the job.
‘Ever seen a cheetah hunt?’ Twitter troll takes his beef to the streets
A social media star famous for his videos of addiction in the Tenderloin is accused of a campaign of harassment.
He test-drove a Lexus. Then things got weird
A software engineer says he has been bombarded with calls from dealerships as part of a harassment campaign by a salesperson.
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Despite new $53M office, Taiwan diplomats unsure where they stand with SF
Taipei hopes a new SoMa office will raise its profile at City Hall, but local predilections — and security issues — may stand in the way.
‘Sickened’: Dems blast Newsom’s remarks on transgender athletes
The state’s LBGTQ caucus cries foul on the governor’s conversation with conservative Charlie Kirk.
The Presidio Trust responded to Trump’s downsizing threat. This is what it said
The board stresses the park’s financial independence in its report, which quotes four members appointed by the president.
City departments are blowing off Lurie’s budget-cut mandate
Tasked with making “painful decisions,” some are simply ignoring the mayor’s austerity directive — or asking for even more money.
Steph Curry’s next big play? His own building in SF’s trendiest neighborhood
The Warriors superstar is demolishing a structure in the Dogpatch for a new office for his burgeoning empire.
The hardcore startup kids grinding 17-hour days in a Hayes Valley den
Walk down nearly any San Francisco street, and you’ll likely find a handful of 20-somethings building the next big thing in AI.
Meta abandoned this downtown office tower. A new tenant got a great deal
Fitness app company Strava moved into space at 181 Fremont St. the social media giant left empty during the pandemic.
A huge real estate investor declared another SF building worthless. That may be good news
Paramount Group Inc. spent more than $700 million in 2019 on some of downtown’s most prominent skyscrapers.
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Microbakeries are booming, and Chinatown just got one of its own
Crumbl, who? This tiny outpost takes the humble cookie to new heights with South Asian flavors.
‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’ director has a new gig: movie camp
Students will make a film about the city in Joe Talbot’s three-week intensive workshop.
Dead set on ‘saving’ Point Reyes, environmentalists want to kill its best stewards
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Removing responsible farmers from the preserve doesn’t restore nature — it neglects it.
The Giants have been slow for years. Can two young speedsters kick them into higher gear?
Second baseman Tyler Fitzgerald provided a needed jump as a rookie last season, and reserve outfielder Grant McCray can bring a boost when called upon.
Yes, the 49ers really could trade Brandon Aiyuk — and more potential roster moves
Moving on from Aiyuk would jibe with GM John Lynch’s hints of belt-tightening. Then again, Lynch’s words can’t always be taken literally.
The future isn’t now: Giants send down top prospects Eldridge and Luciano
The moves come earlier than expected in spring training but will allow Eldridge and Luciano to get extended work at their new defensive positions.
Kawakami: The Warriors are suddenly built for the playoffs — but they’re still vulnerable
Eleven games into the Jimmy Butler era, they’re thriving on both ends. And ‘Playoff Jimmy’ hasn’t even shown up yet.
Local scientists step up to defend their life’s work against Trump’s cuts
Their grants in jeopardy, UC Berkeley and UCSF researchers are taking to the streets to protest.
The $5 strip club buffet, famous for fried chicken, is back
With return-to-office mandates comes the long-awaited comeback of beloved fried chicken.
15 things to do in SF this week, from block parties to the return of Rebecca Black
Get ready for an alleyway dance party, vintage fashion market, and one big protest.
SF bathhouse excludes trans women from new ladies-only night
Archimedes Banya says it is creating two separate women’s nights to respect the religious beliefs of those who need “a phallus-free environment.”
Peking duck pizza? Chinatown’s new slice shop will make you a believer
Lap cheong, Spam, and corn cheese pies are on the menu at the new outpost of Outta Sight.
SF’s best all-you-can-eat sushi emporium goes belly up
Ko won a cult following last fall for its 90-minute, $25 deal. But it didn’t last.
Trump tariffs will hit SF where it hurts: Margs and guac
Tequila and avocados from Mexico are about to get a lot more expensive — and restaurant tabs will rise accordingly.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
Some education cuts can actually help kids. SFUSD should make them.
The district can save money and help students learn. It starts with adopting what has been proved to work elsewhere.
Yes, a sanctuary city can still help deport fentanyl dealers
Undocumented drug dealers don’t deserve the same protections as law-abiding immigrants — and they certainly shouldn’t get sweetheart plea deals.
Trumpists want to make the Presidio a Chinese-style supercity. It’s even nuttier than it sounds
Crackpot libertarians dream of “freedom cities.” The president’s executive order moves the fantasy closer to reality.
Damn, Daniel: Lurie is getting the hang of being mayor, one sly move at a time
For an inexperienced politician, the mayor has shown a surprising skill for consolidating power and winning over adversaries.
