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A local music school and Seattle radio station are partnering with SF Heritage to turn a 1960s Haight-Ashbury landmark into a music and culture hub with a rooftop venue, broadcast facilities, and music education.
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Haight-Ashbury Landmark to Become New Music and Culture Center
A local music school and Seattle radio station are partnering with SF Heritage to turn a 1960s Haight-Ashbury landmark into a music and culture hub with a rooftop venue, broadcast facilities, and…
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September 18, 2026 at 11:28 PM
A local music school and Seattle radio station are partnering with SF Heritage to turn a 1960s Haight-Ashbury landmark into a music and culture hub with a rooftop venue, broadcast facilities, and music education.
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Tensions are mounting over a 300,000-square-foot Pittsburg data center approved two years ago, with residents citing a lack of transparency and a councilmember reporting death threats as the facility could later expand from 99 to 500 megawatts.
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East Bay Official Says She’s Gotten Death Threats Over Huge New Data Center Along Contra Costa Canal
Tensions are mounting over a 300,000-square-foot Pittsburg data center approved two years ago, with residents citing a lack of transparency and a councilmember reporting death threats as the facility…
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September 18, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Tensions are mounting over a 300,000-square-foot Pittsburg data center approved two years ago, with residents citing a lack of transparency and a councilmember reporting death threats as the facility could later expand from 99 to 500 megawatts.
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The parents of a young woman who was killed three years ago on an Orange County freeway are being awarded a $40 million settlement from Uber, in a case that tested the limits of Prop 22, which established rideshare drivers as independent contractors. which buff.ly/bkcDDJV
Uber Ordered to Pay $40 Million to Parents of Woman Killed After Being Left by Driver on Freeway
The parents of a young woman who was killed three years ago on an Orange County freeway are being awarded a $40 million settlement from Uber, in a case that tested the limits of Prop 22, which…
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September 18, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The parents of a young woman who was killed three years ago on an Orange County freeway are being awarded a $40 million settlement from Uber, in a case that tested the limits of Prop 22, which established rideshare drivers as independent contractors. which buff.ly/bkcDDJV
Authorities are investigating whether a beachgoer decapitated the carcass of a dead sea lion that washed ashore at Ocean Beach, and they’re reminding the public that taking and collecting marine mammal parts is a federal offense.
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Decapitated Dead Sea Lion at Ocean Beach Prompts Reminder to Leave Animal Carcasses Alone
Authorities are investigating whether a beachgoer decapitated the carcass of a dead sea lion that washed ashore at Ocean Beach, and they’re reminding the public that taking and collecting marine…
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September 18, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Authorities are investigating whether a beachgoer decapitated the carcass of a dead sea lion that washed ashore at Ocean Beach, and they’re reminding the public that taking and collecting marine mammal parts is a federal offense.
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A mountain lion was sighted Friday morning near 44th and Ulloa; one person died in Thursday morning's boat crash near the Golden Gate; and another former FCI Dublin correctional officer has been charged with sex crimes. buff.ly/L6Lo7DC
Friday Morning Constitutional: Mountain Lion Sighting In Outer Sunset
A mountain lion was sighted Friday morning near 44th and Ulloa; one person died in Thursday morning's boat crash near the Golden Gate; and another former FCI Dublin correctional officer has been…
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September 18, 2026 at 4:50 PM
A mountain lion was sighted Friday morning near 44th and Ulloa; one person died in Thursday morning's boat crash near the Golden Gate; and another former FCI Dublin correctional officer has been charged with sex crimes. buff.ly/L6Lo7DC
There has been a major change in the cast of the Tony-winning play 'Oh, Mary!' as its first national tour is kicking off, with one of the leads stepping down for health reasons. buff.ly/TOtsXh6
Tony Winner J. Harrison Ghee Drops Out of Touring Cast of 'Oh, Mary!'
There has been a major change in the cast of the Tony-winning play 'Oh, Mary!' as its first national tour is kicking off, with one of the leads stepping down for health reasons.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
There has been a major change in the cast of the Tony-winning play 'Oh, Mary!' as its first national tour is kicking off, with one of the leads stepping down for health reasons. buff.ly/TOtsXh6
A former employee has sued the SF Standard’s co-founder and CEO, alleging he made sexually inappropriate comments about women, held female employees to higher standards than men, and fired her shortly after she raised concerns about the treatment. sfist.com/2026/09/17/f...
Former SF Standard Exec Alleges Gender Bias In Lawsuit Against CEO
A former employee has sued the SF Standard’s co-founder and CEO, alleging he made sexually inappropriate comments about women, held female employees to higher standards than men, and fired her…
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September 17, 2026 at 11:09 PM
A former employee has sued the SF Standard’s co-founder and CEO, alleging he made sexually inappropriate comments about women, held female employees to higher standards than men, and fired her shortly after she raised concerns about the treatment. sfist.com/2026/09/17/f...
That new CBS show from the creators of 'The Good Wife,' 'The Good Fight,' and 'Elsbeth,' centered on Silicon Valley and the ways in which tech companies have screwed over the little guys and gals among us, premieres in three weeks, and we have some more details. buff.ly/VzMpqZy
Get Ready for Hollywood's Latest Bid to Skewer Silicon Valley, 'Cupertino'
That new CBS show from the creators of 'The Good Wife,' 'The Good Fight,' and 'Elsbeth,' centered on Silicon Valley and the ways in which tech companies have screwed over the little guys and gals…
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September 17, 2026 at 9:40 PM
That new CBS show from the creators of 'The Good Wife,' 'The Good Fight,' and 'Elsbeth,' centered on Silicon Valley and the ways in which tech companies have screwed over the little guys and gals among us, premieres in three weeks, and we have some more details. buff.ly/VzMpqZy
Iryna Gorb, the 38-year-old Ukrainian woman whose arrest by plainclothes ICE agents at SFO was captured in a viral video in July, has been released from a detention center after seven weeks in custody.
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Ukrainian Woman Forcibly Arrested By ICE at SFO Released After Seven Weeks In Detention
Iryna Gorb, the 38-year-old Ukrainian woman whose arrest by plainclothes ICE agents at SFO was captured in a viral video, has been released from a detention center after seven weeks in custody, but…
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September 17, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Iryna Gorb, the 38-year-old Ukrainian woman whose arrest by plainclothes ICE agents at SFO was captured in a viral video in July, has been released from a detention center after seven weeks in custody.
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Governor Newsom has allowed for the fast-tracking of a new pier and ferry terminal in Berkeley, which would support electric-powered vessels serving San Francisco and potentially Larkspur, as residents voice concerns about the project.
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Berkeley Pier, Electric Ferry Get Fast-Tracked With Newsom Certification
Governor Newsom has allowed for the fast-tracking of a new pier and ferry terminal in Berkeley, which would support electric-powered vessels serving San Francisco and potentially Larkspur, as…
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September 17, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Governor Newsom has allowed for the fast-tracking of a new pier and ferry terminal in Berkeley, which would support electric-powered vessels serving San Francisco and potentially Larkspur, as residents voice concerns about the project.
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Firefighters in Alameda were battling a fire at a vacant, multi-story building Thursday morning that is part of the Alameda Naval Air Station, and some neighbors are wondering about an individual who is known to sleep there. buff.ly/Hrpb3Zc
Authorities Search For Possible Homeless Victim In Alameda Point Warehouse Fire
Firefighters in Alameda were battling a fire at a vacant, multi-story building Thursday morning that is part of the Alameda Naval Air Station, and some neighbors are wondering about an individual who…
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September 17, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Firefighters in Alameda were battling a fire at a vacant, multi-story building Thursday morning that is part of the Alameda Naval Air Station, and some neighbors are wondering about an individual who is known to sleep there. buff.ly/Hrpb3Zc
Three people were injured when a fishing boat his some rocks near the Golden Gate; smoke from an underground vault closed the busy intersection of First and Mission; and a new poll has Xavier Becerra's lead growing in the governor's race. buff.ly/4UeSvcg
Thursday Morning What's Up: Fishing Boat Crashes Near Golden Gate
Three people were injured when a fishing boat his some rocks near the Golden Gate; smoke from an underground vault closed the busy intersection of First and Mission; and a new poll has Xavier…
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September 17, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Three people were injured when a fishing boat his some rocks near the Golden Gate; smoke from an underground vault closed the busy intersection of First and Mission; and a new poll has Xavier Becerra's lead growing in the governor's race. buff.ly/4UeSvcg
Former Black Panther Elaine Brown is suing the city over an SFPD raid at the West Oakland apartment complex she owns and operates, alleging officers used excessive force when they busted through the building’s glass doors with a battering ram.
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SF Hit With Federal Lawsuit Over SFPD’s Raid at West Oakland Apartments In May
Former Black Panther Elaine Brown is suing the city over an SFPD raid at the West Oakland apartment complex she owns and operates, alleging officers used excessive force when they busted through the…
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September 17, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Former Black Panther Elaine Brown is suing the city over an SFPD raid at the West Oakland apartment complex she owns and operates, alleging officers used excessive force when they busted through the building’s glass doors with a battering ram.
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Yet another queer business in San Francisco has fallen victim to what seems to be a biased system — one likely being run by AI these days — that suspends Instagram accounts posting LGBTQ content with no explanation. buff.ly/tdxUnso
Castro Nightclub Beaux Calls on Meta to Stop Shutting Down Its Instagram Account
Yet another queer business in San Francisco has fallen victim to what seems to be a biased system — one likely being run by AI these days — that suspends Instagram accounts posting LGBTQ content for…
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September 16, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Yet another queer business in San Francisco has fallen victim to what seems to be a biased system — one likely being run by AI these days — that suspends Instagram accounts posting LGBTQ content with no explanation. buff.ly/tdxUnso
David Lee Hoffman was forced to leave his Lagunitas property Tuesday after a decadeslong legal battle with Marin County over unpermitted construction at the unusual compound he had called home for 53 years.
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Elderly Tea Importer Forced to Vacate Marin Eco-Compound After Decadeslong Battle With County
The 82-year-old tea importer David Lee Hoffman was forced to leave his Lagunitas property Tuesday after a decadeslong legal battle with Marin County over unpermitted construction at the unusual…
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September 16, 2026 at 11:11 PM
David Lee Hoffman was forced to leave his Lagunitas property Tuesday after a decadeslong legal battle with Marin County over unpermitted construction at the unusual compound he had called home for 53 years.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues in his quest to keep his company from being stymied in catching up to competitors in the AI race, and his latest gambit is another cheerleading post in which he suggests that only good, benevolent AIs will rule the day. buff.ly/iAhQEKn
You Know Who Doesn't Want the AI Race to Slow Down For His Company? Mark Zuckerberg
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues in his quest to keep his company from being stymied in catching up to competitors in the AI race, and his latest gambit is another cheerleading post in which he…
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September 16, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg continues in his quest to keep his company from being stymied in catching up to competitors in the AI race, and his latest gambit is another cheerleading post in which he suggests that only good, benevolent AIs will rule the day. buff.ly/iAhQEKn
The family of a mother and toddler who were killed when a San Jose driver allegedly plowed his new Tesla into them at 140 mph is urging the judge in his murder case to deny him bail, as prosecutors say he could pose a threat to the community.
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Prosecutors Say San Jose Driver Charged With Killing Mother, Baby Is a Flight Risk
The family of a mother and toddler who were killed when a San Jose driver allegedly plowed his new Tesla into them at 140 mph is urging the judge in his murder case to deny him bail, as prosecutors…
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September 16, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The family of a mother and toddler who were killed when a San Jose driver allegedly plowed his new Tesla into them at 140 mph is urging the judge in his murder case to deny him bail, as prosecutors say he could pose a threat to the community.
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Almost three and a half years later, the London Metropolitan Police Service has closed the case on the death of Heklina, who was found unresponsive by friend Peaches Christ in the London flat they were sharing on tour. buff.ly/6kPrIRP
Cause of Death Finally Revealed In 2023 Death of SF Drag Queen Heklina
Almost three and a half years later, the London Metropolitan Police Service has closed the case on the death of Heklina, who was found unresponsive by friend Peaches Christ in the London flat they…
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September 16, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Almost three and a half years later, the London Metropolitan Police Service has closed the case on the death of Heklina, who was found unresponsive by friend Peaches Christ in the London flat they were sharing on tour. buff.ly/6kPrIRP
Four men were initially arrested and one 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal September 7 assault that occurred in Sonoma Plaza, but the 64-year-old victim was apparently yelling "I want to die." buff.ly/gdGPNAj
Suspect Identified, Charged With Manslaughter In Strange Sonoma Plaza Incident
Four men were initially arrested and one 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal September 7 assault that occurred in Sonoma Plaza, but the 64-year-old victim was apparently…
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September 16, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Four men were initially arrested and one 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal September 7 assault that occurred in Sonoma Plaza, but the 64-year-old victim was apparently yelling "I want to die." buff.ly/gdGPNAj
Sportscaster Greg Papa has reportedly been hospitalized with heart failure since last week; the Bloomingdale's portion of the former SF Centre mall might be sold separately; and Richmond just placed a moratorium on data centers. buff.ly/K8zzjyR
Humpday Headlines: Greg Papa Hospitalized
Sportscaster Greg Papa has reportedly been hospitalized with heart failure since last week; the Bloomingdale's portion of the former SF Centre mall might be sold separately; and Richmond just placed…
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September 16, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Sportscaster Greg Papa has reportedly been hospitalized with heart failure since last week; the Bloomingdale's portion of the former SF Centre mall might be sold separately; and Richmond just placed a moratorium on data centers. buff.ly/K8zzjyR
Scientists from Berkeley and Livermore national laboratories are part of a research team investigating what could be the first recorded observation of dark matter, a substance believed to make up most of the universe’s mass.
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Bay Area Physicists Research Potential First Detection of Dark Matter In Cutting-Edge Project
Scientists from Berkeley and Livermore national laboratories are part of a research team investigating what could be the first recorded observation of dark matter, a substance believed to make up…
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September 15, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Scientists from Berkeley and Livermore national laboratories are part of a research team investigating what could be the first recorded observation of dark matter, a substance believed to make up most of the universe’s mass.
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The fall opening schedule for restaurants is starting to come into view, and I can say with some certainty that, barring some late surprises, I already know what I'm looking forward that's coming down the pike. buff.ly/07Mr5v6
Three Big Restaurant Openings We're Looking Forward to In San Francisco This Fall
The fall opening schedule for restaurants is starting to come into view, and I can say with some certainty that, barring some late surprises, I already know what I'm looking forward that's coming…
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September 15, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The fall opening schedule for restaurants is starting to come into view, and I can say with some certainty that, barring some late surprises, I already know what I'm looking forward that's coming down the pike. buff.ly/07Mr5v6
Two high school students from Brentwood were identified as the teens killed in a crash early Sunday, and one of the teen’s mothers was among the first people at the scene after tracking her son’s location.
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Two Brentwood Teens Killed In Crash Identified, Mother Describes Coming Upon Horrific Scene
Two high school students from Brentwood were identified as the teens killed in a crash early Sunday, and one of the teen’s mothers was among the first people at the scene after tracking her son’s…
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September 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Two high school students from Brentwood were identified as the teens killed in a crash early Sunday, and one of the teen’s mothers was among the first people at the scene after tracking her son’s location.
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The seemingly permanent homeless encampment at Eighth and Harrison streets in Berkeley, which had been the subject of an extended court fight between the city and homeless advocates, began being cleared Tuesday morning. buff.ly/bbVTpw3
Berkeley Begins Clearing Notorious Encampment After Outbreak of Rat-Borne Disease
The seemingly permanent homeless encampment at Eighth and Harrison streets in Berkeley, which had been the subject of an extended court fight between the city and homeless advocates, began being…
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September 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The seemingly permanent homeless encampment at Eighth and Harrison streets in Berkeley, which had been the subject of an extended court fight between the city and homeless advocates, began being cleared Tuesday morning. buff.ly/bbVTpw3
Charges were dismissed against all 18 people who were arrested at the “Stud Alley” Pride party, after a judge found the prosecution lacked enough evidence to support the charges. Nonetheless, several participants reportedly lost jobs because of the charges they faced.
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Judge Dismisses Charges Against All 18 ‘Stud Alley’ Participants, Citing Insufficient Evidence
Charges were dismissed against all 18 people who were arrested at the “Stud Alley” Pride party, after a judge found the prosecution lacked enough evidence to support the charges. Nonetheless, several…
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September 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Charges were dismissed against all 18 people who were arrested at the “Stud Alley” Pride party, after a judge found the prosecution lacked enough evidence to support the charges. Nonetheless, several participants reportedly lost jobs because of the charges they faced.
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