📉 ICYMI, DATA DISCREPANCIES: Before new DMV rules took effect, detailed PDF reports about AV incidents lived on the site. Now, they're on a UC Berkeley dashboard, with less info. @unazurda.bsky.social reports on the change amid calls for Waymo accountability. thefrisc.com/waymo-behavi...

🚗 NEW, CHANGING LANES: After new DMV reporting rules for AVs went into effect in April, the data moved around, with most if it now on the NHTSA site. What does that mean for Waymo accountability post-July 4th meltdown? @unazurda.bsky.social reports. thefrisc.com/waymo-behavi...

Waymo Behavior Now Harder to Decipher, Even After July 4th Fiasco

Mayor Lurie wants more scrutiny. Despite new California DMV rules, there’s less info publicly available, not more.

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🧢 NEW, GOING PRO: San Francisco Bay Sox founder and Bay Area baseball legend Rocky Henley is breaking ground as a manager for the new Women’s Pro Baseball League. Ahead of tomorrow's opening day, @taybarton.bsky.social scored a Q&A. thefrisc.com/new-womens-p...

New Women’s Pro Baseball League Debuts, And This Bay Legend Is Calling Plays

Baseball lifer Rocky Henley is one of four inaugural managers. ‘Men can make a career of this. We can’t. I'm taking a leave of absence to do this.’

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🏥 INSURANCE PLAN: 200,000+ people in SF are on Medi-Cal, a target of big cuts from the Republican 'big, beautiful bill.' Up to 50,000 people could lose coverage by 2027, and the city's back-up plan only covers a fraction of them. @taybarton.bsky.social reports. thefrisc.com/sfs-healthca...

SF’s Healthcare Safety Net Only Covers Some Immigrants Facing Medi-Cal Cuts

‘We are going to provide coverage.’ A bold pledge, emergency funds, and a lot of work to do for city officials.

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⛑️ NEW: SF SAFETY NET? Under changes from the 'big beautiful bill,' at least 25,000 people in SF could lose Medi-Cal. Some have already lost eligibility. Thousands won't qualify for the alternative health coverage the city promised. @taybarton.bsky.social digs in. thefrisc.com/sfs-healthca...

SF’s Healthcare Safety Net Only Covers Some Immigrants Facing Medi-Cal Cuts

‘We are going to provide coverage.’ A bold pledge, emergency funds, and a lot of work to do for city officials.

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🗳️ ICYMI, AFFORDABILITY MEASURES: In November, voters will have to assess 2 local ballot measures that could unlock $$$ for affordable housing. Neither would raise taxes, but both target tax sources. Adam Brinklow sorts out the differences. thefrisc.com/affordable-h...

Affordable Housing Will Be All Over SF’s Ballot This Fall

San Francisco has long been ground zero for calls to build more affordable homes. In recent years those calls have been amplified by the city’s new housing blueprint, approved in 2023, which requires…

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🏠️ NEW, HOUSING ON THE BALLOT: A recent analysis said SF's affordable housing goals could cost $3B/year for the next 6 years. A few ballot measures aim to chip away at the sum, including 2 local ones with similar names. Adam Brinklow breaks them down. thefrisc.com/affordable-h...

Affordable Housing Will Be All Over SF’s Ballot This Fall

San Francisco has long been ground zero for calls to build more affordable homes. In recent years those calls have been amplified by the city’s new housing blueprint, approved in 2023, which requires…

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⏳️ LAST CHANCE TO PLAY! Our Where in SF contest ends at MIDNIGHT. But you can still play for pride and prizes. Tell us what you see (1 point) and something interesting about it (1 point). Winners announced next week. All photos here ➡️ thefrisc.com/explore-san-...

⁉️ WHERE IN SF? LAST CHANCE TO PLAY! We've scoured SF's hidden corners and quirky angles to give you the chance at fun prizes. You have until MIDNIGHT TOMORROW to submit your final guesses. Catch up on the rules and competition at thefrisc.com/explore-san-...

🏆️ Congrats to the SF Bay Sox players who are competing this week at the Baseball for All national championship in Illinois. See @taybarton.bsky.social's great story on this home-grown team from March: thefrisc.com/more-sf-girl...

More SF Girls Than Ever Are Playing High School Baseball

‘She’s exactly what you look for in a player.’ And coming soon, local women will have a professional league of their own.

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🔒️ NEW, LOCKED OUT: SF has very strong tenant protections, but sky-high rents and tight housing supply spell eviction trouble. There are 3 ways to measure evictions in SF, and they all show numbers going up. But none of them tell the whole story. Adam Brinklow reports 👇 thefrisc.com/sf-evictions...

SF Evictions Are Up, No Matter Who You Ask. Then It Gets Complicated

There’s no definitive count. But higher demand for homes and a constrained supply make evictions tempting, even with strong tenant protections.

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🥾 NEW, WATER WANDER: SF's shoreline is world-famous, but often the attention is on the Ferry Building and north. What about the other direction? Our new Explore! takes you where SF maritime history meets 21st c. neighborhoods. Join @taybarton.bsky.social for a ramble! thefrisc.com/fireboats-ho...

Fireboats, Houseboats, And Miles of Thrilling SF Waterfront Between

This 5-mile shoreline hike is quieter than Fishermans Wharf, flatter than Lands End, and full of maritime history.

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🍷 NEW, HAPPY HOUR: What better read on a summer Friday than a chat with someone who loves to pour a good drink? Sarah Garand of Wine Down SF talks to @unazurda.bsky.social about small-biz survival, downtown revival, and what a bar can do as more people say 🚫 to booze thefrisc.com/how-a-soma-w...

How a SoMa Wine Bar Is Tapping Into SF’s Downtown Recovery

‘We have regulars. We know them by name.’ Covid crushed downtown business, but workers, visitors, and partiers are returning. If only they’d drink more.

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Love this 2019 article in @thefrisc.bsky.social about Strawberry Hill in Golden Gate Park, with a focus on lead gardener Andy Stone. I had a long chat with Andy this morning and the dedication he and other gardeners have to the spaces they tend is very impressive. thefrisc.com/golden-gate-...

Golden Gate Park’s Highest Peak is a ‘Butterfly Bordello’

The first known butterfly extinction happened in San Francisco. Can habitat restoration on Strawberry Hill help prevent more?

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🏗️ NEW, WHAT'S IN YOUR PIPELINE? Political momentum for more SF homes is peak after zoning approval and the June election. But the housing pipeline, even w/37K proposed units, is in a different state. How can SF turn those proposals into homes? Adam Brinklow reports. thefrisc.com/sf-has-built...

SF Has Built Only 400 Homes This Year. Tens Of Thousands More Are Waiting

As political winds shift, San Francisco's housing pipeline seems robust. But it matters which end you inspect.

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🔍️ WHERE IN SF? We're on Week 5 of our SF-sleuthing photo contest. Can you guess this week's select? Give it a try: tally.so/r/1A5r7Q

⚽ NEW, ACADEMIC GOAAAALLLLLS: A soccer program at Guadalupe Elementary has helped the school score a few wins — namely dropping its chronic absenteeism rates and giving kids a new reason to stay motivated in class. @taybarton.bsky.social reports from the field. thefrisc.com/how-soccer-h...

How Soccer Has Assisted This SF School’s Academic Goals

Guadalupe Elementary, mostly Latino, had 50% chronic absenteeism after the pandemic.

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💬 ICYMI, LANDMARK WORTHY? City Hall is on a historic landmarking spree, with dozens of properties slated for the designation. We have thoughts — and we want to know yours. Check the 🧵 for our picks of what's worthy and what's not, and tell us your thoughts!

🔥NEW, HISTORIC HOT TAKES: City Hall has dozens of properties on the landmarking list — a counter to some of the sweeping permissions of the Family Zoning Plan. Adam Brinklow takes a beat to report on the changes and assess what’s worthy of designation. thefrisc.com/whats-drivin...

What’s Driving San Francisco’s New Landmark Frenzy

Historic preservation of dozens of sites means fewer chances for future homes. Are the tradeoffs worth it? We make a few judgment calls.

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It's time for another round of...WHERE IN SF? 🔎 This week's mystery photo is ready for your guess, and prizes await for our winners in a few weeks. Reminder: Tell us what it is for 1 point. Share a bonus fact for another 1 point. Play at: tally.so/r/KYgWqz

🎢 ICYMI, CLIMB TIME: Got some free time this weekend (or a summer Friday)? Get dropped off at Clayton and Market to start this glute-busting adventure with @unazurda.bsky.social up and around Twin Peaks. Head out soon to catch these weed-eating friends. thefrisc.com/maximum-step...

🪜NEW, STEP UP: Reach breathtaking views with heart-pumping journeys up some of our favorite San Francisco stairways. Follow @unazurda.bsky.social up and around Twin Peaks in our latest Explore!

Maximum Steps: Get the Insider Route On This Journey Up Twin Peaks

Make the climb for staircase gardens, 360-degree views, and architectural gems on hidden lanes.

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🕵️ Submit your guess for WHERE IN SF? ➡️ Week's 3 photo is live! Tell us what it is for 1 point. Give us a fun fact for another 1 point. Winners get prizes and kudos for their sleuthing skills. Play along: thefrisc.com/explore-san-...

👩‍⚕️ ICYMI, CLINIC CLOSING: A site dedicated to senior mental health is on the chopping block in the latest city budget cuts. Patients + workers say the alternatives can't compare. @taybarton.bsky.social reports on why @sfpublichealth.bsky.social has it slated for closure. thefrisc.com/inside-sfs-m...

Inside SF’s Mental Health Clinic for Seniors That’s Marked for Closure

For Latino elders, it’s also a community center. But in a budget crunch, DPH says low volume requires consolidation.

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🏥 NEW, SENIOR SHUFFLE: SF's last city-run clinic for senior mental health is closing due to @sfpublichealth.bsky.social budget cuts. The city says there are other options, but workers worry they don't offer the same experience. @taybarton.bsky.social reports. thefrisc.com/inside-sfs-m...

Inside SF’s Mental Health Clinic for Seniors That’s Marked for Closure

For Latino elders, it’s also a community center. But in a budget crunch, DPH says low volume requires consolidation.

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📍 ICYMI, ON THE MAP: Baylands is 680 acres of empty land squeezed between 101, Bayshore Blvd., the Recology HQ, and a saltwater lagoon where thousands of homes are long overdue. Adam Brinklow reports on what's holding up this dual-city development. thefrisc.com/hope-for-a-n...

Hope for a New Neighborhood on SF’s Southern Border After Decades of Delay

Baylands promises nearly 4,000 new homes, but the city’s side of the project is stuck. Can a tiny town across the county line get it rolling?

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🏗️ NEW: NEW NEIGHBORS? A development spanning SF and Brisbane promises thousands of new homes plus space for parks, offices, and retail. But it's been stuck on both sides for years. Adam Brinklow reports on what (or who) needs to budge to break ground. thefrisc.com/hope-for-a-n...

Hope for a New Neighborhood on SF’s Southern Border After Decades of Delay

Baylands promises nearly 4,000 new homes, but the city’s side of the project is stuck. Can a tiny town across the county line get it rolling?

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❓Where in SF❓ A new week, a new mystery — do you know where this is in San Francisco? See the full image and submit your guess (and catch up on last week's if you missed it) at thefrisc.com/explore-san-... ➡️

📝 ICYMI, REFLECTION SESSION: Superintendent Maria Su's federal testimony earned @SFUnified praise for its budget and curriculum changes — two of many issues the district had to tackle. @taybarton.bsky.social took a look back as the school year wraps. thefrisc.com/what-the-sfu...

What the SFUSD Superintendent’s Washington Trip Says About the Past Year

To start the summer, Maria Su avoided much of the heat at a House grilling. SF schools still have plenty of homework ahead, not to mention a DOJ gender and sexuality ‘review.’

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📋️ NEW, PROGRESS REPORT: SFUSD's year began with fears of ICE raids and ended with federal testimoney from Superintendent Maria Su. In between, the district faced enrollment and budget woes, curriculum controversies, and more. @taybarton.bsky.social reports: thefrisc.com/what-the-sfu...

What the SFUSD Superintendent’s Washington Trip Says About the Past Year

To start the summer, Maria Su avoided much of the heat at a House grilling. SF schools still have plenty of homework ahead, not to mention a DOJ gender and sexuality ‘review.’

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