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Text • Rachyl Jones

Anthropic files for IPO, setting the stage for a wave of new wealth in SF

The maker of Claude’s IPO filing reveals staggering losses, major risks, and how much control its co-founders will retain.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

The Valkyries are breaking the WNBA, and the league doesn’t know what to make of them

No team has won a title without a first- or second-team All-WNBA player. Golden State is two wins away from doing it.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jillian D’Onfro

Why SF’s mansion mania is good news for the city’s budget

Transfer tax revenue is expected to hit $417 million this year as AI money floods the luxury market.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Heather Kelly

Meta, its $25B penalty, and the lessons tech still hasn’t learned

Reporter Carole Cadwalladr, who helped break Facebook’s biggest scandal, hopes the New Mexico ruling stops Silicon Valley from rewriting history.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

Prop. 45 promises more housing. Why are some YIMBYs against it?

The ballot measure would speed up environmental reviews for housing and much more. Usual allies are split over whether that’s worth the trade.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Dustin Gardiner

California’s billionaire tax divides unions against their leaders

Despite opposition to Prop. 40 from Gavin Newsom and several major labor groups, teachers in San Francisco and Los Angeles are among the local groups backing the tax.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin Truong

Economists are feuding about the impact of Prop. 40's billionaire’s tax

Ben Jaros and Joshua Rauh estimate Prop. 40 would raise $30 billion but drive out enough billionaires to leave the state $39 billion poorer.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Dustin Gardiner

Harris or Newsom? SF voters pick hometown favorite for 2028 matchup

Plus: The city unions holding out for pricier contracts, Newsom’s silence on the race for Nancy Pelosi’s seat, and Manny Yekutiel’s campaign debt.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

‘Spark a bigger fire’: Why the 49ers think their Atlanta loss could start a 2022-style run

After losing to the Falcons four years ago, the 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey and advanced to the NFC Championship Game.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: What needs fixing and what definitely doesn’t as the 49ers hit the bye

After an almost-perfect start to this season, how can Kyle Shanahan’s team make the most of this time off and come back stronger for the stretch run?

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

The 49ers’ first loss: Brutal turnovers and bad penalties cost San Francisco in Atlanta

Kyle Shanahan’s team fell to 6-1 with a 29-20 defeat to the Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

Kiah Stokes has won everywhere. Now she has the Valkyries two wins from a title

Coach Natalie Nakase has referred to her center as Golden State’s MVP after several playoff wins.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Emily Landes

Bidding wars and billionaires: Welcome to San Francisco’s new $10M neighborhoods

With luxury home prices up 30% to 40%, the city has a whole new crop of eight-figure neighborhoods 

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Astrid Kane

Three preschool dads are bringing elite rotisserie to the Sunset

The owners of Bare Bones are good friends and industry pros with many years of restaurant experience. And yes, they’re serving porchetta.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

The Valkyries punch back: Natalie Nakase’s major shakeup pays off in Game 4 win

Golden State shut down Angel Reese and tied the WNBA Finals at 2-2 with an outstanding defensive performance.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Natallie Rocha

Doomer, founder, or hater: SF singles want to know where you stand on AI

Before a first date, locals decide whether the other person’s stance on tech is a dealbreaker.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Madeline Taub

Jagalchi has Korean snacks, sushi, and a $95 tasting menu. Where to start?

Ponytail kimchi, mozzarella corn dogs, and an entire wall of instant ramen. This Daly City supermarket is here to hold your hand though all of it.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Ezra Wallach

The Waggle crashes Benny Blanco’s no-media-allowed JCC event

Plus: Mystery panties inside the Oracle mitt; the ‘Hard Forks’ guys on their new studio; punk kids take Valencia Street; and a long, long line to buy the iPhone Duo.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos

What was behind the OpenAI firings? Safety groups, Signal chats, and a leak investigation

In media appearances, two safety researchers say a leak hunt and disappearing texts led to their firings.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Max Harrison-Caldwell

They bet on real estate when SF was at its bottom. Here’s how it turned out

In 2023, companies were abandoning San Francisco office space left and right. Some investors saw an opportunity in the crisis.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Danny Emerman

In a home opener to forget, the Warriors’ meltdown is one to remember

The Grizzlies went on a 17-0 fourth-quarter run to stun Steve Kerr’s team after it built a 12-point lead with 3:47 remaining.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

‘I had to get out of my comfort zone’: Inside Gabby Williams’ WNBA Finals rallying cry

The Valkyries star is accustomed to leading by example. Facing a 2-1 series deficit against Angel Reese and the Dream, Williams is finding her voice.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jonah Owen Lamb

‘The best mother’: Children of slain SFPD leader speak out at emotional funeral

Retired San Francisco Deputy Chief Ann Mannix and her daughter Katie were killed in their Marin home, allegedly by their husband and father, retired Officer Kevin Mannix.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Maggie Angst

Lurie’s $13.5M campaign to clean up City Hall adds Newsom to its corner

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who once ran the city, joins a roster of deep-pocketed donors backing the props.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jessica Blough

‘Restock your emergency kit’: The city wants you to prep now for El Niño

The mayor has declared a local state of emergency to enable the city to “cut through red tape” during storm preparation, he said Friday.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

‘Section 415’ podcast: How the 49ers should approach the NFL trade deadline

John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan almost always look to bolster the defensive line, but wide receiver could be a more pressing need.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Rachyl Jones

Water jugs, radios, and a Starlink: AI cybersecurity scare has some prepping for the worst

Flaws in a popular coding language send companies, universities, and governments rushing to secure their websites.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

How Fred Warner’s ‘Peanut Punch’ could be the 49ers’ answer to Bijan Robinson

Warner’s high-risk, high-reward technique has made him one of the NFL’s most dangerous defenders.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • George Kelly

Bay Area lawmakers press White House on who cut Ukraine’s satellite link

Reps. Liccardo, Panetta and Khanna ask the Trump Administration who ordered the restrictions on the SpaceX service.

The San Francisco Standard
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Sponsored: SF’s Sundown Cinema series concludes triumphant 2026, will be back next year

The San Francisco Standard and Amazon deliver on a summer filled with packed crowds and unforgettable film screenings.