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Text • Astrid Kane

Charli XCX wielded an influence over Outside Lands that was virtually unmatched

Not since Chappell Roan’s endearingly earnest theater-kid dominance in 2024 has a single artist exerted such power over attendees’ looks.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Lauren Saria

A $60 uni bowl, a $16 pizza bagel: The best food at Outside Lands this year

With 100 vendors on offer, the choices are overwhelming. We did the marathon eating so you don't have to.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

Scott Wiener takes down Connie Chan AI chatbot after pushback from Pelosi

The state Senator’s campaign was accused of racism and sexism in a chatbot they created against their Congressional opponent.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Astrid Kane

Want to see your favorite Outside Lands artist up close? Head to the on-site barbershop

The Barb is trimming festivalgoers’ hair all weekend. A few performers already have appointments, too.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Danny Emerman

What does the Warriors’ best-case scenario look like this season?

Even if Golden State stays healthy and several young players continue developing, it’s difficult to envision the 2026-2027 team contending.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • George Kelly

Woman on scooter killed in downtown collision

Police are investigating the crash.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

‘Section 415’ podcast: The Valkyries, the Signal, and SF’s women’s sports boom

Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith and San Francisco Signal president Stephanie Martin explain how they’re building franchises from the ground up.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

I’ve known Mike Krukow for more than 40 years. Here’s how the Giants should honor him

The humble broadcaster fans know from the booth is kind and warm to everyone he meets. As he prepares to retire, the Giants should send him off like the icon he is.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

The Brock Purdy deep ball: With unknown receivers, the 49ers’ ‘layer king’ tests his arm

Despite injuries to Mike Evans, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Ricky Pearsall, the 49ers’ quarterback is still excelling throwing to Malik Turner and KhaDarel Hodge.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

Outside Lands turns 18. Its founder is dreaming of BTS and Bad Bunny

Allen Scott, president of Another Planet Entertainment, dishes on the festival’s origins, its evolution, and how he wants to make it even bigger. 

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Sara Deseran

The summer my son and I were both on Hinge

He was looking for forever. I was finally ready to stop searching for it.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Garrett Leahy

From broken arms to brain injuries: The alarming toll of SF’s e-bike boom

Doctors at SF General and Kaiser are seeing a surge of patients, many without helmets, as ridership booms and regulators scramble to catch up.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Emily Dreyfuss

Actually those AI billboards are no laughing matter

San Francisco is blanketed in AI ads that make no sense – and most of us have stopped reading them. But others are fighting back.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Wiener built an AI chatbot to mock Chan’s politics. Pelosi says it’s ‘sexist’ and ‘racist’

The race between state Sen. Scott Wiener and Connie Chan to succeed Pelosi in Congress is taking a turn for the personal.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Ezra Wallach

SF plans to close schools — but Mission Bay just got a new one

The bustling Mission Bay has a new school, but SFUSD’s lottery system means that some neighbors will miss out.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Garrett Leahy

What you need know about Outside Lands road closures, Waymo restrictions

Wristbands double as Muni passes, robotaxis are geofenced, and the city really doesn't want you to drive there.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Emily Landes

Did Oakland build its way out of a rental crisis?

A two-bedroom apartment in San Francisco is double the cost of one in Oakland, according to Zumper data.

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Sponsored: Meet the Chinatown restaurant that’s rebuilt its menu around dumplings

At Fusion Dumpling, Jenny Wu’s cherished Shanghai food memories meet chef Truman Du’s classic Chongqing roots.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jonah Owen Lamb

Chris Hansen of ‘To Catch a Predator’ was part of the SF sheriff’s child sex bust

The unusual operation was aided by a Florida sheriff who often works with Hansen. The TV host is the subject of an upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson. 

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Stephanie Gerson

Weekend Itinerary: Our top picks for Aug. 7-9 in SF

Beat the Outside Lands crowds and take in all that the city has to offer: a vibrant art scene, one-of-a-kind nightlife, and restaurants that are pushing the envelope.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

Valkyries GM Ohemaa Nyanin on her team’s superpower: ‘We knew that they would have buy-in’

Led by reserves Janelle Salaun and Kaitlyn Chen, Golden State is averaging a league-best 35.9 bench points per game.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire: ‘Our time together has been a gift’

The beloved color commentator said he will step away from the broadcast booth at the end of the 2026 season.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Sam Mondros

Vogue World coming to San Francisco in 2027

Rumors have swirled for months that the event is coming to the city. Today, Vogue confirmed it.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

Leasing the dream office in SF wasn’t enough. This tenant had to buy it too

Oura moved into the newest building in the Financial District this year and liked it so much it approached the landlord for a purchase.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Madeline Taub

‘Choked out by landlord greed,’ boutique SoMa steakhouse closes after just over a year

Chef Marc Zimmerman says Superprime Steakhouse could have been a staple in the city but couldn’t continue after the landlord doubled the rent.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

Too many shortstops? Finally, the Giants have a good problem

Buster Posey acquired Marcelo Mayer, Joniel Hernández, and Kaeden Kent at the trade deadline to supplement a pipeline headlined by Josuar González and Luis Hernández.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Riley Ramirez

The battle over People’s Park is over. Berkeley hasn’t yet kept its promise 

Behind the shipping containers, a $312 million dorm is nearly done, while the building meant to house those it displaced has not broken ground.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

San Francisco balanced its budget. So why does the fiscal crisis remain?

Mayor Daniel Lurie only took a bite out of the city’s projected $1 billion structural deficit.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

Inside the little-known political account bankrolling Matt Dorsey

Plus: Scott Wiener’s AI bot impersonating Connie Chan sparks accusations of sexism and racism.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

As injuries alter 49ers camp, one young receiver is seizing his shot

Junior Bergen, a seventh-round draft pick in 2025, could supplant Jacob Cowing on San Francisco’s depth chart.