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How SF’s protest movement will juice ‘No Kings’ turnout
A coalition of left-wing groups came together to protest ICE detentions this week. Now, the momentum is directed toward an anti-Trump rally.
Warning: Visa troubles might derail your summer concert plans
Musicians from outside the U.S. are finding it increasingly difficult to tour the country.
‘Let go of my balls’: ICE arrest goes south, ends in testicle-grabbing brawl
It’s the latest twist in Bay Area immigration enforcement
Lurie’s SF budget cuts workers. This supervisor says try managers instead
The mayor may axe 150 city workers, but one key official isn’t having it.
SF’s school district says it finally figured out budget to avoid bankruptcy
Superintendent Maria Su said she has made $113 million in cuts, largely through staffing reductions.
Waymo no-go zones: Don’t even try to get a robotaxi in these areas
A citizen-created map has revealed the robotaxi no-go zone in the wake of large-scale protests against ICE.
San Francisco VC firm fined $215 million for illegally using Russian oligarch funds
GVA Capital tried and failed to build a Russian Hill “startup temple” using money from a sanctioned billionaire.
Is Valencia Street’s Las Vegas-style public drinking zone as cool as it seems?
Boozy “entertainment zones” have popped up around town all year. But this one’s different.
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Lurie’s master plan to fund homeless shelters is on shaky legal ground
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s ambitious homeless shelter plan may be illegal.
Lurie’s budget cuts immigrant services in ‘time of crisis’
As ICE raids ramp up, attorneys and advocates say the mayor’s proposal would stall or roll back immigrant services.
Appeals court blocks ruling that gave control of National Guard back to Newsom
The decision came just hours after a federal judge restored the troops to the governor’s command.
More SF Zoo chaos as supervisors move to withhold $4M in funding
Supervisors say the embattled zoo has failed to cooperate with the audit, prompting the board to take action.
Condos used to be ideal starter homes. Now, they’re harder than ever to own
An imploding insurance market, rising construction costs, and a growing “blacklist” have diminished values and derailed sales.
Controversial tech investor unveils revival plan for shuttered 112-year-old movie theater
The Clay Theater on Fillmore Street will eventually screen 500 films a year.
Trio of tiny Las Vegas Spheres coming to San Francisco
The “multi-sensory playground” is slated to open in 2026 at Pier 70.
‘It hurts’: Popular Ferry Building bakery to be replaced with cafe after lease dispute
Red Bay Coffee will return after a brief hiatus. To the owners of Grande Creperie, it’s a slap in the face.
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Take a look inside Rikki’s, San Francisco’s first and only women’s sports bar
The queer-owned bar and restaurant in the Castro capitalizes on the love for the Golden State Valkyries and Bay FC.
San Franciscans are going to absurd lengths to get their hands on Labubus
From fist fights, to pepper spray, to black markets, the creepy cute must-have plushie has sparked chaos in the Bay Area.
Condos used to be ideal starter homes. Now, they’re harder than ever to own
An imploding insurance market, rising construction costs, and a growing “blacklist” have diminished values and derailed sales.
The Standard’s Sports Quiz: Test your knowledge of June’s highlights so far
Think you know what Brock Purdy, Buster Posey and other big-time Bay Area sports figures have been up to this month? Let’s find out.
Why a key Giants executive thanks a Dodger legend for his career in baseball
Giants general manager Zack Minasian’s family works in baseball. They credit former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda for providing an entry to the game.
Who will the Warriors draft at No. 41? Their pre-draft workouts provide clues
Mike Dunleavy has drafted key role players for Steve Kerr’s team, and the 2025-26 roster could use additional young talent.
Which 49ers jobs are up for grabs? Here’s what we learned at minicamp
Kyle Shanahan and Robert Saleh won’t be ready to solidify the team’s depth chart until the end of training camp.
22 fun events in SF this week, from thrifting to block parties to late-night museums
What’s worth checking out this week? We’ll help you choose.
Presenting the SF100
The Standard’s highly subjective, surely divisive list of who holds power, influence, and attention in San Francisco in 2025
SF’s most beloved Muni driver is switching lines
Before he left, he handed out poems to his favorite riders: the middle schoolers from Willie L. Brown Jr.
Win a pair of tickets to Stern Grove Festival
The California Honeydrops + The Dip take over Stern Grove this Sunday, June 15.
The SF Summer 25: The best eating and drinking for when the heat hits
Keep this list handy for the days when it’s 80 and sunny — or you’re just pretending it is.
Mai tais, zombies, and hurricanes have officially escaped the tiki bar
Fruity, over the top, and deceptively strong, tiki-style drinks are shedding their dubious associations and popping up on menus across town.
In SF, a summer cook’s ‘seasonal identity crisis’ calls for a shrink
On this 57-degree June day, I’m analyzing my tomato abandonment issues.
Restaurant owners are freaking out about ICE raid rumors
At least one high-profile San Francisco restaurant closed temporarily Monday out of “an abundance of caution.”
We’re sentencing the homeless to death. Instead, let’s sentence them to treatment
It is not a crime to be homeless, nor should it be. But we should apply our laws to everyone, writes San Jose’s mayor.
Trump is the worst cheerleader the crypto industry could have
It already had a shady reputation, but the president’s dealings are damaging the industry even more.
Rep. Ro Khanna: Dumbing down our public schools doesn’t promote ‘equity’
It’s time for the left to recognize that lowering academic standards is harming, not helping, students.
By caving to labor, Daniel Lurie fails his first big test as mayor
He avoided angering the city’s powerful unions by blunting the budget axe. But he may have missed a golden political opportunity.
