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The Wishlist: AI is driving up SF home prices. This buyer used it to find one under $1M
How “every piece happened to come together the right way” to make buying a better deal than renting for a new San Franciscan.
2 people shot in separate incidents in SoMa and Parkmerced on Saturday
Both victims survived, but the shooting at 6th Street and Minna Street adds to a tragic stretch in the neighborhood, which has seen notable violence since January.
How craft beer got fun again
As the suds industry consolidates, a new wave of San Francisco taprooms and beer gardens puts great food and good vibes almost ahead of the beer itself.
Ryan Coogler’s barber has opened a Union Square studio
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After years of house calls and late-night bookings, DuPree’s Barber Studio is where haircuts meet headshots and everyone gets the luxury treatment.
Trump’s Alcatraz prison dream now has a price tag: $152 million — just for Year One
Local leaders have rejected the idea of transforming the tourist destination, but the White House says it’s a priority.
Risky route and large group were factors in deadly Tahoe avalanche: report
But investigators admit that much remains to be known about the deadliest avalanche in California
‘A never-ending battle’: Tents fall citywide but SoMa sees surge
People in crisis say they have nowhere to go, but neighbors are tired of being stuck in “containment zones for the city’s problems.”
Caltrain riders are threatening to drive if service gets cut. They hate the idea
One-third of stations could close, and there could be no trains after 9 p.m. and on weekends. Displaced riders would likely clog the freeways.
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Artists were sold a dream by a visionary gallerist. He turned into a nightmare
Investigation
Nonprofit executive and philanthropist Adam-Michael Royston is alleged to have jilted artists and taken their art.
‘He’s in charge’: Inside a Fillmore church leader’s public housing fiefdom
Investigation
Bobby Sisk leads nonprofits that award security contracts for church-owned housing complexes. He also owns the security company.
One man’s trail of alleged abuse through SF’s private club scene
Investigation
As allegations mounted against Michael “Mickey” Gerold, some clubs and bars banned him. But others drew him even closer.
The SF civil rights group at the center of the Supreme Court birthright citizenship fight
Members of the Asian Law Caucus take part in a case with deep historical roots.
Governor candidate Steve Hilton thinks no one under 16 should have a smartphone
The GOP frontrunner for governor opts for an old-fashioned flip phone, even as he hopes to govern the world capital of tech.
Sheryl Davis faces 19 criminal charges. Her supporters are still ride or die
The former Human Rights Commission director pleaded not guilty to felony corruption charges Thursday.
The aftermath of Sheryl Davis-gate. Plus, David Sacks makes a donation.
Power Play
Also in today’s Power Play: Saikat Chakrabarti’s local endorsement game.
What OpenAI + ‘TBPN’ means for media
The podcast acquisition suggests that the next media barons might be AI labs.
SF’s Dirt Alley is getting a makeover. You get to design it
Take a part in reimagining this polarizing strip of property in the Outer Sunset.
Blame game: Is AI really fueling all those layoffs?
As the job cuts mount in tech, Marc Andreessen and others warn of AI washing.
The Empress’ new groove: Chinatown tower sold with plans for transformation
The former home of the Empress of China restaurant was at the center of a decade-long dispute between a man and his community.
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4,324 contacts. 236 lobbyists. One very busy City Hall
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Inside the influence industry that quietly shapes decisions in San Francisco.
‘He’s in charge’: Inside a Fillmore church leader’s public housing fiefdom
Investigation
Bobby Sisk leads nonprofits that award security contracts for church-owned housing complexes. He also owns the security company.
Magic mushrooms sprout on Silicon Valley tech campuses. A hidden community harvests them
Genentech, Google, and 23andMe have psychedelics growing just outside their cubicle banks.
PST: The end of BART? Inside the Bay Area’s transit crisis
BART and Muni face historic deficits. Stations could close; lines could vanish. Two November ballot measures may be their only lifeline.
PST: Our pod on parenting in SF — outrageously expensive, but also amazing
Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, San Francisco can be a good place to raise a family. We make the case.
How Steph Curry is adjusting to his ‘new normal’ as he prepares to play again
Curry has missed Golden State’s past 27 games with a knee injury. With him on the court, the Warriors believe anything is possible: “Now Superman’s back.”
How the Giants can unite when games go sideways
Despite losing 10-3 on Friday, Tony Vitello’s team has a template for how it can overcome adversity over a 162-game schedule.
Kawakami: Draymond Green on his vision for a fulfilling Warriors ending … in a few years
One of the Warriors’ longest-tenured players said, “Any time you have Steph Curry on the floor, you have a chance.”
The Valkyries built a winner through the expansion draft. Now they’re losing talent
A year after building the core of their roster, Golden State watched Carla Leite and María Conde leave the organization Friday.
Your guide to the best arts events in San Francisco this spring
The city gets a burst of creativity from fairs, the buzziest museum parties, theatrical performances, and concerts.
The 15 best events in SF this week, from Bring Your Own Big Wheel to Hunky Jesus
Plus, Easter egg hunts, an Asian Art Museum opening, a French food festival, and more.
‘The end of the world’: AI workers hit the therapist’s couch
Silicon Valley workers are anxious, overworked, and in existential crisis.
SF’s best thrift stores, according to a panel of shopping pros
Your favorite thrifters’ favorite shops.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
Some call it bait fish. These chefs call it the season’s hottest catch
The biggest spring awakening might be the tiny local anchovy. And there are only two guys fishing it.
A ‘gold rush’ moment for indie coffee brings an Alameda roaster to Fisherman’s Wharf
Signal Coffee will open its first San Francisco cafe just off Columbus Avenue.
4 most anticipated SF restaurants opening in April
A takeout sushi restaurant launches in SoMa, and two one-of-a-kind pop-ups join forces in the Mission.
I lived through Google’s AI-military crisis. Here’s why engagement still matters
Deep collaboration between AI companies and the military is harder than withdrawal and harder than compliance. It’s also the best option.
A child’s death in Mission Bay is a 5-alarm emergency for the city
One of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods is a traffic death trap. The city must respond immediately.
Don’t get distracted: The governor’s race matters as much as the wealth tax
Silicon Valley is right to fight the wealth tax. But it risks losing the longer-term war.
‘It’s the wrong tool’: A Silicon Valley lawyer on Anthropic’s Pentagon fight
David Schellhase spent decades negotiating the kinds of contracts at the center of the blockbuster AI deal fallout. Here’s his verdict.
