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Bay Area transit is running out of money. Prop. RTM would raise sales taxes in five Bay Area counties for 14 years, generating nearly $1 billion annually for BART, Muni, Caltrain and transit agencies. Swipe to learn more. Read our full 2026 voter guide: bit.ly/4yxcNxc
Home security video captured three ICE agents cornering and questioning a man Monday morning in SoMa. One, a plainclothes officer, drew his gun on the man, who appeared unarmed. Read the full story: bit.ly/3U105bT 🎥: Courtesy Juan Carlos
Security footage from an apartment captures a man telling ICE agents he’s a U.S. citizen. Minutes later, he appears handcuffed on the ground.
Video: ICE agent draws gun on man in SoMa
Security footage from an apartment captures a man telling ICE agents he’s a U.S. citizen. Minutes later, he appears handcuffed on the ground.
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Government cites Saudi ties and his family’s departure; defense says he has a pending citizenship interview and every reason to stay
‘Saudi needs you more’ than U.S., messages to accused OpenAI engineer show, prosecutors say
Government cites Saudi ties and his family’s departure; defense says he has a pending citizenship interview and every reason to stay
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Kevin Mannix's troubled childhood, marked by orphanages, suicide, and violence, may hold clues to the tragedy.
‘Family demons’ led to killing of SFPD leader and daughter, says victim’s brother
Kevin Mannix's troubled childhood, marked by orphanages, suicide, and violence, may hold clues to the tragedy.
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The robot uprising is on hold until the baseboards are spotless. 🎥: Brian Elliott
This year’s Sundown Cinema outdoor film series presented by @amazon wraps this Friday with a free screening of “Beetlejuice” (1988), featuring a Halloween costume contest and other pre-screening activities 👻 RSVP: bit.ly/4yXR3M8
Maria Su’s forceful push for neighborhood schools won over the board — but exposed deep divisions among parents and political allies.
A late pitch, a split board, and grieving parents: Behind SFUSD’s seismic lottery vote
Maria Su’s forceful push for neighborhood schools won over the board — but exposed deep divisions among parents and political allies.
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The retail giant’s move back to Union Square is the latest highly anticipated planned opening in the area, after Uniqlo and Zara.
Nordstrom Rack to open Union Square store, continuing downtown retail comeback
The retail giant’s move back to Union Square is the latest highly anticipated planned opening in the area, after Uniqlo and Zara.
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PG&E’s $20 billion estimate of its San Francisco infrastructure and other costs is a lot higher than the city’s offer.
City takeover of PG&E grid could cost $20B, utility says
PG&E’s $20 billion estimate of its San Francisco infrastructure and other costs is a lot higher than the city’s offer.
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“Operation D-Line” reels in four connected to the February shooting of defensive end Keion White in the Mission, the district attorney announced.
Four arrested in connection with shooting of 49ers’ White at SF nightclub
“Operation D-Line” reels in four connected to the February shooting of defensive end Keion White in the Mission, the district attorney announced.
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Students will be guaranteed a place at a school in their neighborhood as the SFUSD ends its lottery system.
SFUSD votes to end its controversial lottery enrollment system
Students will be guaranteed a place at a school in their neighborhood as the SFUSD ends its lottery system.
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David Xu served one day in jail and two years of probation after poisoning his coworker. On Monday, a judge granted his petition to dismiss the conviction.
Poison case dismissed: Judge wipes record of scientist caught on camera poisoning coworker
David Xu served one day in jail and two years of probation after poisoning his coworker. On Monday, a judge granted his petition to dismiss the conviction.
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Federal prosecutors say an employee planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.
OpenAI engineer arrested in bugging of executive conference room
Federal prosecutors say an employee planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.
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David Xu faced up to life in prison for poisoning his colleague but got probation and one day in jail. Now his victim, Rong Yuan, is speaking out. Read the full story: bit.ly/4B6aB1Y 🎥: Courtesy Rong Yuan
The poll was commissioned by GrowSF, a moderate-aligned political group that had previously supported Yekutiel.
Poll: Scandal tanks Manny Yekutiel’s support. The D8 race is down to 2 candidates
The poll was commissioned by GrowSF, a moderate-aligned political group that had previously supported Yekutiel.
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On Oct. 20, join us for Mad Props: a live variety show where Bay Area journalists help you make sense of the upcoming election — with a little humor along the way. Tickets: bit.ly/4ycGfIM
Three months after The Standard exposed a systemic failure, police brass face a packed City Hall hearing and a competing vision for change.
SFPD announces major reforms to rape investigations following SF Standard report
Three months after The Standard exposed a systemic failure, police brass face a packed City Hall hearing and a competing vision for change.
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The Alameda County Transportation Commission overlooked concerns about a payment and sent checks to an imposter posing as a vendor.
An email scammer stole $500K from Alameda County. Its insurer says tough luck
The Alameda County Transportation Commission overlooked concerns about a payment and sent checks to an imposter posing as a vendor.
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A new set of recommendations could rewrite how the department handles sex crimes from the first 911 call to the day a case is closed.
Horrified by SFPD’s handling of rape cases, supervisors to grill police brass at hearing
A new set of recommendations could rewrite how the department handles sex crimes from the first 911 call to the day a case is closed.
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Introducing our first-ever SF Voters Guide: a nonpartisan, no-BS companion for city voters with a lot on their minds and no time to spare. Get the context you need to make informed decisions, including who’s funding what, who’s endorsing whom, and where the latest polls stand. 🗳️:bit.ly/4dTZjUE
Nancy Tung said the party’s process for investigating sexual misconduct failed the alleged victims.
SF Democratic Party chair apologizes for endorsing Yekutiel
Nancy Tung said the party’s process for investigating sexual misconduct failed the alleged victims.
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The private business college has had discussions about acquiring the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s building, which comes with restrictions on use.
Golden Gate University in talks to buy Contemporary Jewish Museum building
The private business college has had discussions about acquiring the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s building, which comes with restrictions on use.
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In the hours after the Standard reported new allegations of sexual assault against the candidate, Yekutiel had lost numerous endorsements, including Mayor Daniel Lurie.
Manny Yekutiel drops out of SF supervisor race
In the hours after the Standard reported new allegations of sexual assault against the candidate, Yekutiel had lost numerous endorsements, including Mayor Daniel Lurie.
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With ballots dropping this week, a key labor union and sitting supervisors abandon the District 8 candidate after additional accusers came forward in The Standard.
Connie Chan calls on Manny Yekutiel to ‘immediately’ drop out of supervisor race
With ballots dropping this week, a key labor union and sitting supervisors abandon the District 8 candidate after additional accusers came forward in The Standard.
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KTAP’s founders include two teachers, a failed school board candidate, and a former SF Parents staffer.
As SFUSD weighs replacing its lottery, a new group is pushing the boldest overhaul
KTAP’s founders include two teachers, a failed school board candidate, and a former SF Parents staffer.
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Tech royalty has a new answer for the angry villagers. 🎨: Amy Kurzweil
Join us Tuesday at 7pm: JCCSF and The Standard co-present a special live taping of Life in Seven Songs, hosted by Sophie Bearman, featuring Michael Moritz – one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and philanthropists, and author of the acclaimed memoir Ausländer. Buy tickets:
Michael Moritz – Life in Seven Songs: Live
One of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and philanthropists joins The San Francisco Standard to explore music, memories and life.
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The nurses' bargaining committee rejected the offer unanimously, citing workplace safety concerns, staffing, and a layoff guarantee that didn't go far enough.
SF’s two biggest labor unions take Lurie’s contract deal — but not city nurses
The nurses' bargaining committee rejected the offer unanimously, citing workplace safety concerns, staffing, and a layoff guarantee that didn't go far enough.
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Get ready to rock 🎸 Sundown Cinema returns on September 25 with a FREE screening of “School of Rock” (2003) at the Ferry Building! RSVP for a chance to win up to $1,000 for your Amazon wishlist: sfstandard.fillout.com/t/iTVWK53bEmus
