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Homelessness is down in every part of Alameda County except this one
In Livermore, where median household income tops $160K, rising rents are pushing longtime residents — many of them seniors — onto the streets.
Is San Francisco at an ‘eat the rich’ moment? The Overpaid CEO Tax could tell
The measure has become the latest signal of a growing anti-big tech and anti-billionaire narrative emerging nationwide.
SFPD officer wounded in shootout with alleged robbery suspect
A robbery suspect fired at police after a vehicle pursuit through the city, authorities said.
After Christian McCaffrey’s 413-touch season, help has arrived in the 49ers’ backfield
Coach Kyle Shanahan expects rookie Kaelon Black and second-year running back Jordan James to provide versatility behind McCaffrey in 2026.
The fossil fuel primary: Why Chevron and PG&E are spending millions to boost Becerra
Energy companies are shelling out to boost Democrat Xavier Becerra over progressive billionaire Tom Steyer before Tuesday’s primary.
She turned around a Bayview public school. Then she was pushed out
The district says it's about financial transparency. Principal Vidrale Franklin says she’s being punished for trying to find creative solutions for students.
5 most anticipated San Francisco restaurant, bar, and bakery openings in June
Two Haight Street icons, Toronado and The Deluxe, are set to return by the end of the month.
They know it kills you. Gen Z is smoking cigarettes anyway
Celebrity influence, AI dread, and good old-fashioned youthful invincibility are fueling a cigarette revival among 20-somethings.
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Election day is almost here. Read Power Play’s most important things to watch on Tuesday
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Also in today’s Power Play: Join a post-election debriefing with your two favorite journalists named Joe.
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Guess that billionaire PAC: A 2026 election quiz
Seemingly every baron in the Bay Area has a PAC now. None of them tell you what they really fund. Can you guess?
A powerful ally: How Nancy Pelosi became Connie Chan’s closing argument
Chan’s opponents may be out-fundraising her. What they don’t have is the nod from the Democratic queen.
The giant pandas are (still) coming. Maybe. Mayor Lurie wants you to know he’s on it
The mayor penned a letter to zoo donors reaffirming the city’s commitment to the project.
What the pope’s AI manifesto means for Silicon Valley
The church has ideas for how tech companies can build more ethical products, and some founders are listening.
Noe Valley is a San Francisco lesson in making a blue-collar neighborhood upscale
It took a village (and an earthquake) to turn the once “sleepy” neighborhood into one of the city’s hottest real estate markets.
This supervisor wants landlords to stop charging tenants ‘hidden rent’
Bilal Mahmood is introducing a bill that would mandate the upfront disclosure of all fees and give renters the ability to terminate leases.
Epic Church plans to purchase $15 million Union Square building
The move would mark the church’s fifth home since its founding in 2010.
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Private jets, nightclubs, Ferraris: An East Bay teen and America’s largest crypto heist
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Hamza Doost was a key member of the crew that stole $246 million.
Skeletons in the closet: Inside the unraveling of the California Academy of Sciences
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Lavish bonuses, first-class flights, and a ghost mansion: How one of San Francisco’s crown jewels lost its shine.
Behind the scenes of how Connie Chan got Nancy Pelosi’s endorsement
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Also in today’s Power Play: A Standard story prompts a gag order in Yolo County fireworks murder case.
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A dying mother. A lost daughter. And a city pushed to its limit
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Anne Morrison gave her life to the Tenderloin. When she chose to end it, she made peace with the family she found — not the one she lost.
Last chance at eviction court: The San Francisco tenants teetering on the abyss
In a city of AI riches and skyrocketing rents, housing evictions hit a 10-year high in 2025 — and this year is trending even worse.
One man’s trail of alleged abuse through SF’s private club scene
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As allegations mounted against Michael “Mickey” Gerold, some clubs and bars banned him. But others drew him even closer.
The California Primary is Tuesday. Who’s funding what you’ll vote for?
With $400M spent on the 2026 California primary, who is bankrolling the candidates? Inside the campaign cash from Tom Steyer, SF Prop C, and Prop D.
Inside Stanford’s quest to build the next ruling class
Student journalist Theo Baker reveals the power dynamics at play in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Valkyries swarm Caitlin Clark — and find a closing five
Veronica Burton led Golden State to one of the franchise’s best wins in the franchise’s short history
Section 415: The brain-drained Giants
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The players bear the brunt of responsibilty for a season already off the rails. But the coaching staff isn’t guiltless either.
After an offseason of addition, near-complete 49ers team retakes the practice field
The 49ers, who have been busy beefing up their roster with both veteran and rookie talent, are enjoying stellar attendance at voluntary OTAs
5 Giants thoughts: Everyday Eldridge, running game, Borg’s future
Where the Giants go from here after their brutal three-game sweep at home to the Diamondbacks
Zendaya on Clement, Boots on a boat, and does Kesha know Mill Valley is not in SF?
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This week, The Waggle spotted celebrities all over the place, from the ramen aisle to the tea shop to Marin County.
A legendary Haight vintage shop is closing Sunday. On Saturday, everything is $9
After a nearly 50-year run, Held Over is abruptly closing its doors forever this weekend.
The Enhanced Games promised a revolution. It delivered something much messier
World records, false starts, and a market crash: A front-row seat at last weekend’s “Steroid Olympics” in Las Vegas.
The 15 best events in San Francisco this week, from Porchfest to Pride Month kickoffs
Plus, “PST” Live, a beer festival in the Presidio, a museum opening in Chinatown, and more.
The Bay Area has plenty of beef. So why is great barbecue so hard to find?
San Francisco has Michelin stars, luxury steakhouses, and an obsessive diners. But sky-high costs and tight spaces make slow-smoked brisket nearly impossible to pull off.
The best soccer pubs in SF to take in the Champions League final
Arsenal and PSG are set to square off Saturday in the year’s biggest match. If you want to catch it alongside other fans, set your alarm.
SF’s hottest brunch spot serves seven kinds of Thai-style congee in West Portal
The couple behind Khao Tiew, one of the city’s best Thai restaurants, has expanded with Tur.
Miso meets malasadas at SF’s first Portuguese-Japanese restaurant
Bar Esper opened Wednesday, taking over the former Jasper’s Corner Tap space at Hotel Spero in the Tenderloin.
Actually, Mythos is the best cybersecurity news we’ve ever had
Anthropic’s powerful AI model is the best cybersecurity news in a decade.
Cartoon: Trump’s Presidio makeover
The president ousted the Presidio Trust board. What does he want with one of the city’s most beloved parks?
‘It’s disgusting’: Jackie Speier on Swalwell and the toxic culture of Capitol Hill
She led the movement to reform how Congress handled sexual misconduct back in 2017. Now she thinks it didn’t go far enough.
Cartoon: Philz discovers its true colors
Philz Coffee spent years building a queer-friendly brand in San Francisco. Then it sold to private equity — and the pride flags starting coming down.
