Walgreens tried to dodge back pay for workers amid SF layoffs, union alleges
Walgreens union head says that the pharmacy chain only paid after they filed a federal complaint
Oakland First Fridays director grateful for debate sparked by AI-generated flyer
But she probably won’t publish AI-generated content in the future
Oakland First Fridays AI experiment did not go well
The backlash was swift
Sore from run clubs? San Francisco’s Sit Club might be the cure.
A group of young and mischievous techies are 'taking a stand' — er, a sit — against run club culture with an absurd party
As SFSU budget cuts loom, professors allege lack of leadership is making things worse
Morale is low at College of Liberal & Creative Arts, with positions and departments on the chopping block
Medical student accuses UCSF of retaliation for reporting sexual misconduct
The complaint claims that the university breached Title IX rules and put the plaintiff’s medical career at risk
San Francisco Centre is a dead mall walking
Retail workers tell Gazetteer that foot traffic at the troubled mall has somehow gotten worse in recent weeks
Attacks against Asians in SF have descended from their pandemic spike
But it’s not all good news, as community leaders say online threats and anti-Asian hate speech has increased
Cruise layoff notices keep rolling as some laid-off employees wrap up their work
As parent company GM sunsets the company, more Bay Area workers were impacted
23andMe won’t tell us how many people have asked to delete their data
One privacy rights lawyer says 23andMe’s plan to sell its genetic data should be 'avoided at all costs'
Commentary
Corporate sponsors are fleeing from SF Pride. Good riddance.
Multinational brands throwing money at Pride events was never about supporting a radical future for queer people — it was a marketing scheme all along
Scenester
Welcome to the most radical day party in SF
Pink Wash is aiming for a new standard for community parties in the city
Guest List
The Linda Lindas kick off their first headlining tour with a special playlist just for us
The all-girl rock band is performing at the UC Theatre and the Fillmore this week
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Editor's Picks
One of SF’s most beloved food critics is a 75-year-old Facebook poster
Albert Cheng may not have a big publication behind him, but he’s been quietly influencing the city’s food scene for decades
San Francisco’s Internet Archive fighting erasure of DEI, Jan. 6 materials
Archivists with the organization’s Wayback Machine now trying to predict what Trump might scrub next
Tango enthusiasts flock to Mission’s Verdi Club on Thursdays for beloved ‘Milonga Malevaje’
'It’s like a 10-minute romance, and then you part ways'
Politics
‘Fear and uncertainty’ pervades S.F. US Attorney’s Office as Trump pick looms
Insiders worry about immigration crackdown, and the end to an apolitical tradition
Newly formed Black Action Alliance sparks outcry in Oakland after co-sponsoring mayoral debate
Most of group’s funding comes from Piedmont hedge fund guy Philip Dreyfuss
Culture
Did DNA Lounge host a band known for Nazi connections? It’s complicated.
The Scottish band The Exploited has a legendary place in the street punk scene — and a frontman dogged by allegations
A hyped Cake Picnic sold out in one minute. Excluded bakers are throwing their own parties.
‘It was easier to get tickets to see Taylor Swift than the Picnic’
Tech
Meta will cut more staffers one month after ‘low-performer’ layoffs
A spokesperson said the cuts will help Meta 'better align with our growth and efficiency goals'
Meta is assembling a new team to hunt down leakers
Enter the Insider Trust team
Business
Fashion marketplaces ThredUp, The RealReal pull back from DEI
They join the likes of Meta, Twilio, and countless other companies in 2025
City ruling opens door for much-delayed ‘pod homes’ to rise (again) downtown
After nearly two years of disputes with the city, Brownstone Shared Living sees a green light to expand dorm-style living in former office buildings. Is it the right fit?
Food & Drink
Hedge Coffee is brewing up a cafe and roastery over on Shotwell Street
The coffee company got its start at a mobile coffee cart 10 years ago
Schools
Preliminary layoff notices hit San Francisco teachers
SFUSD doesn’t have ‘enough of a handle’ on its own budget, union leader says
Courts
Tubi is once again accused of gender discrimination
The free streamer, headquartered in SF, allegedly has a ‘longstanding culture of corporate misogyny’