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The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

The Valkyries’ quiet trade deadline made a loud statement about their philosophy

Golden State doubled down on continuity and bypassed a chance to add players to its roster on Sunday.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

Giants package Luis Arráez with Caleb Kilian in deal to acquire two Phillies prospects

After sending Tyler Mahle to Atlanta on Sunday, Buster Posey completed another deal with an AL East club on Monday.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

JPMorgan commits $200 million to SF housing project, deepening its bet on the city

The bank’s investment in the Potrero Power Station project is part of a broader bet on affordable housing.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Crane

Opinion: California’s pension funds are rigged to stick taxpayers with the bill

AB 1383 would let CalPERS and CalSTRS keep lowballing what they ask public employees to pay, leaving taxpayers to cover the gap — again.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Max Harrison-Caldwell

One billboard, $3M a year: Welcome to AI’s advertising arms race

The cost of the biggest, most visible signs along the U.S. 101 has surged 20%-30% from pre-pandemic levels. Nearly all are leased by AI, tech, and finance companies.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

The Giants’ selling spree begins as they flip Tyler Mahle for a pitching prospect

Buster Posey sent the right-handed starter to Atlanta in exchange for Anthony Molina.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Look who’s back: Mohammed Nuru has returned to San Francisco … and City Hall

Plus: PACs spend big against state Sen. Aisha Wahab, SFUSD high schoolers play hooky, and short-lived Supervisor Beya Alacaraz makes a KQED appearance.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jennifer Wadsworth

California Democratic Party endorses wealth tax after contested floor fight

The vote exposes a widening rift between progressive and establishment Democrats, pitting labor unions against each other and the party against its own governor.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

The war over the Marina Safeway was decided before it could ever be fought

Align Real Estate executed a precise plan to ensure that City Hall and neighbors could not meaningfully alter the waterfront project. 

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

Why Heliot Ramos could be the Giants’ most valuable trade chip

The outfielder is under team control through 2030, and there are several contenders seeking right-handed power hitters.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Anya Schultz

Outraged by The Standard’s rape-kit investigation? Here’s what you can do

A guide to the San Francisco officials and agencies with power over sexual assault investigations.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Zara Stone

SF’s ‘most hated tech founder’ is back with a new AI device— and now it can talk

A conversation with Avi Schiffmann, whose controversial companion, Friend, now comes with a voice.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Garrett Leahy

SFO wants you to visit for fun. Of the 31 people I asked, only one agreed

Eleven hours, five terminals, 31 strangers — and one very lonely Gate Explorer.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

California Democratic Party committee backs wealth tax, but final vote looms

A fuller tally will take place Sunday to determine whether state Democrats support Prop. 40.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

What Deebo Samuel’s return — and Ricky Pearsall’s surgery — mean for the 49ers’ offense

The 49ers could use Samuel at his old position, but GM John Lynch also indicated the team plans to find creative ways to involve him in the offense.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

How the Giants can try to terminate Harrison Bader’s contract

The outfielder signed a two-year, $20.5 million deal, but was injured in a scooter accident outside Balboa Cafe in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: The emergency Deebo/Pearsall flip-flop and more 49ers notes from camp

The 49ers held their first padded practice on Friday at Levi’s Stadium

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Lauren Saria

The cowboy beach town that’s quietly becoming California’s coolest getaway

Natural wine, sourdough pizza, and stylish motels have joined the mix in Cayucos.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jessica Blough

An Outer Sunset church will be housing — someday. For now, let’s use it to party

Neighbors say they’re craving a weather-proof, multipurpose community space. They’re turning the baptism pool into a bar.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Emily Dreyfuss

Can love make up for a $45 billion hedge fund blowup?

That’s the question facing AI power couple Leopold Aschenbrenner and Avital Balwit this week.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Michael McLaughlin

The possible fine? $192. His crime? Being a tennis dad

An encounter on the Golden Gate Heights Park courts reveals the quirks of playing in public.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

Lurie has spent $1.22M on private consultants since taking office

A campaign finance filing made public Friday shows the mayor continuing to pay a coterie of political strategists.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

How Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw’s ‘menacing aura’ started a fight at 49ers camp

Greenlaw and running back Christian McCaffrey got into a little shoving match along the sidelines during Friday’s training session.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

‘Section 415’ podcast: What 49ers training camp looks like as Kyle Shanahan recovers

Chris Foerster is handling some head coaching responsibilities while Klay Kubiak and Raheem Morris are leading the offense and defense.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

Gavin Newsom releases tax returns amid DOJ probe

It’s the first time the governor has disclosed his returns since 2022.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

The Bay Area’s next Steph Curry? If anyone has a shot, it’s Macklin Celebrini

The 20-year-old hasn’t made the playoffs yet, but after a record-setting extension, it’s clear the Sharks believe he can lead them to Stanley Cups.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

Why Deebo Samuel’s fit with the 49ers is different this time

After trading Samuel to the Commanders after the 2024 season, the 49ers are bringing the former second-round draft pick back on a one-year deal.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Lauren Saria

The 3 most anticipated SF restaurant, bakery, and bar openings in August

Handrolls, ube sourdough, and jazz are all on the menu next month.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Brendan Hellweg

Opinion: How one CA law created 1.2 million new headaches

AB 339 was supposed to stop California agencies from quietly outsourcing government jobs. A year in, it’s mostly produced paperwork.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

The Giants won one Robbie Ray trade. Now they’ll try to win another

The left-hander is due nearly $8 million the rest of the season, but the Giants might be willing to eat some of the salary to land a better prospect.