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The San Francisco Standard
Text • Madeline Taub

‘All things in the world must end’: Castro’s Mama Ji’s is closing at the end of the month

Rising rent puts an end to the dim sum and Sichuan restaurant that has been in the neighborhood for almost 15 years.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

The SF Democratic Party is in tatters

Pressure is mounting on party chair Nancy Tung after the Manny Yekutiel endorsement.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Juan Pablo Pérez Burgos

That flag-wrapped anti-AI bus in SF? A conservative group drove it here

Humans First has a MAGA leader, seed money from an SF AI safety nonprofit, and a warning about what chatbots are doing to kids.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • George Kelly

The show must go on? Performers wrestle with whether to keep their events at Manny’s

Voters and politicians have ditched Manny Yekutiel the candidate, but performers and entertainers are sticking with his cafe.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • John Shea

What Tony Vitello — and his dad — think the Giants manager should change in 2027

Greg Vitello, a Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee, believes his son has more to offer the team next season.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Sjostedt

Manny‘s meltdown may hand the Castro to SF’s loudest harm reduction warrior

Gary McCoy’s rise puts his stance on drugs, recovery, and harm reduction under the microscope.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • The Standard Staff

Let’s vote, San Francisco: Introducing The Standard’s 2026 Voter Guide

Our interactive guide lets SF voters assess the candidates, fill out sample ballots, and share their picks with friends.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

Natalie Nakase got a ‘wake-up call.’ The rest of the WNBA got one too

After collapsing during the Valkyries’ win over the Wings on Friday, Golden State’s coach returned to the sidelines for a commanding victory against the Aces on Sunday.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

A NYC firm’s real estate bet went bust. Now a historic SF landmark is back in local hands

Presidio Bay took over the former Federal Reserve building this month after buying a distressed loan worth about half the previous sale price.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Gabriel Lorenzo Greschler

Connie Chan calls for SF Dem Party chair to resign

Chan is the first elected member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee to call for Nancy Tung’s ouster in the wake of the Manny Yekutiel endorsement.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Danny Emerman

‘Joined at the hip’: How Don Nelson set Larry Riley on the path to the Splash Bros

Golden State’s former GM helped build the core of a dynasty, then faded from view. A tribute to his late friend on “Nellie Night” will bring him to Chase Center.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

The 49ers have no backup for Kyle Juszczyk. Here’s what his injury changes

Kyle Shanahan will turn to tight end Brayden Willis to execute some of the fullback’s responsibilities while Brock Purdy will lean on Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jesse Alejandro Cottrell

As ‘nuisance’ evictions surge, SF lawmakers propose a fix

A new law would give tenants the chance to address conditions before losing their homes.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kerry Crowley

Every Bay Area champion has great role players. The 49ers and Valkyries have theirs

The 49ers’ special-teams ace, Siran Neal, and the Valkyries’ center, Kiah Stokes, delivered outstanding performances in big wins Sunday.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • George Kelly

SF Democratic Party chair apologizes for endorsing Yekutiel

Nancy Tung said the party’s process for investigating sexual misconduct failed the alleged victims.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jessica Blough

No twisty slide, no peace: How an SF public school playground turned into battle zone

It’s kindergarten teachers and parents against the administration at Commodore Sloat Elementary, torn apart over a new play structure.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Dustin Gardiner

Asking a chatbot about your ballot? Read this first

An analysis from a nonpartisan advocacy group concludes that while chatbots are often correct, they also fabricate answers in unpredictable ways.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Danny Emerman

The Warriors hyped an offensive overhaul. Here’s what’s really changing

Golden State’s preseason matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers offered an early status report for how the team is picking up new concepts.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Rachyl Jones

Branded hangouts are taking over downtown San Francisco

From robotaxi lounges to AI-sponsored coffee spots, tech companies are filling downtown’s empty storefronts.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jonah Owen Lamb

‘Surveillance maximalism’: SFPD is deploying camera technology used to track Palestinians

BriefCam uses AI to analyzes hours of video inside the Real Time Investigative Center. Critics say the technology is just as invasive as facial recognition.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Madeline Taub

This new Mission hangout picks up where Revolution Cafe left off

Ember Cafe aims to be a second home for the neighborhood, with coffee, wine, live music, and a no-tip model.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

Old grudges, Kittle’s sprint, and Shanahan’s hunch: How the 49ers outlasted the Broncos

Siran Neal’s special teams takeaway and George Kittle’s game-sealing touchdown helped Dre Greenlaw get revenge against his former team.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: The Kyle Shanahan era keeps going and going — stronger than ever

The 49ers lifted their record to 4-0, and they did it, as always, by taking pretty much the exact path that their coach laid out for them.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Jane Kenny

The Valkyries bullied the Aces — and may have found the formula to knock them out

Golden State swarmed Las Vegas star A’ja Wilson, controlled the offensive glass, and relied on Gabby Williams to carry the offense.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

Who believed a survivor, and who didn’t? Scoring the Yekutiel fallout

Plus: Xavier Becerra makes a big education pledge, Flock question flummoxes supervisor candidate and Chan’s reaction to Wiener’s AI chatbot.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • David Lombardi

The 49ers start 4-0: How special teams and defense keyed a late outburst vs. Denver

Brock Purdy led three consecutive touchdown drives after Siran Neal took the ball away from the Broncos with a forced fumble and recovery.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin Delaney

The Yekutiel scandal fits the SF establishment’s pattern of failing survivors

A year of Standard reporting shows a city that endorses the accused, too rarely solves rape cases, and never funded the lawyers voters promised survivors.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Emily Landes

A family love story, a time-capsule Piedmont home, and 11 heirs bracing for what’s next

A hillside home, largely in original condition, has stayed in the same family for over a century. Now it’s being listed for the first time ever, for $2 million.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Zara Stone

At the $4 million ‘midlife hacker house,’ already rich founders are chasing the AI boom

They survived the startup grind before, but middle-aged tech veterans have FOMO about the AI boom.

The San Francisco Standard
Text • Kevin V. Nguyen

Rebirth on the waterfront: Tech campus pioneer brings Silicon Valley style to SF

The Sobrato Organization, which made its name building offices in the South Bay, transformed a century-old building left behind by Gap.