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Daniel Lurie, Nancy Pelosi, Connie Chan and others celebrate the life and progressive legacy of the city’s mayor from 1988 to 1992

Shooting outside of Holy Stitch leaves one hurt with life-threatening injuries

The aftermath of the incident was captured and posted on Instagram

Corgi hits the Dogpatch

Plus, the Stud ends up in Meta’s crosshairs

Welcome to the artisanal food media era

The portions may be smaller, but independent restaurant and recipe publications are savoring every morsel

Video shows woman violently detained by ICE at SFO

A spokesman for San Francisco International Airport says they are not involved in any decisions or operations by the Department of Homeland Security inside terminals

State Department targets SF figures in new ‘anti-communist’ report

Former district attorney and longtime pro-Palestine activist are among 43 people and organizations called out by the Trump administration

More than a man with a van: Guy behind the viral ‘Saikat lives in Maryland’ van has money ties to a pro-Wiener PAC

Conor Johnston has been paid nearly $30,000 by the PAC — but allegedly not for the van

San Francisco resident tests positive for cyclosporiasis

‘It's the worst thing I've ever gone through’

Substack adds AI detection tool to its platform

The feature will help make sure the platform doesn’t ‘turn into LinkedIn,’ per CEO Chris Best


The dream of the ‘90s is dead at Gap

All the Cranberries needle drops in the world can’t bring back what made us (or our moms) linger at the basics brand’s stores back in the day

Connie Chan is in the driver’s seat

‘There were a lot of people counting us out,’ says the primary winner and D1 supervisor as she downshifts her role as budget chair and kicks her run for Congress into high gear

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Philz lets it matcha flag fly 

The beloved yet beleaguered private equity-backed caffeine spot sets its sights on a different shade of green

Jollibee Watch: July 31 will forever be known as Jollibee Day

Rejoice, one and all, for the bee’s downtown arrival has been confirmed

Loud explosion in the Financial District draws crowds

First responders say it was a firework; no injuries were reported

Oracle couldn’t predict its downfall

Plus, Claude goes math mode, Will Hunting-style

Don’t tweet back in anger

This week: Flock cameras, Hailey Jeans, and cyclosporiasis

Oasis is too beautiful to die

Saved from closure at the end of last year, the beloved drag venue had a little work done and is better than ever

Manic Monday

Stupid sexy robots

Plus: Jeers for Waymo and a dip for SpaceX

After a 3-day weekend, it’s back to work

This week: Firework fail in San Francisco and the most important merger of all time


Culture

Prints of the city

An incomplete guide to San Francisco’s independent publishers

Politics

Pedestrian is struck and killed in SoMa on the same day the Board of Supervisors endorse speed cameras

Data shows the 33 cameras placed around the city are working, but advocates demand more to deter reckless drivers

Food & Drink

The diarrhea-causing parasite has found its way to California

Federal officials are investigating potential sources of a larger-than-usual outbreak of cyclosporiasis in 31 states including California 

Business

Yardsale has won over Cole Valley with après-ski vibes

After months of construction delays and $30,000 worth of damaged inventory, an outdoor equipment store and coffee shop is finally open

Technology

The SFPD technicality that may bring a Flock to your street

What’s the difference between license plate readers and ‘public safety’ cameras? A lot, according to the city

Immigration

What will SF law enforcement do if ICE kicks in your door? Ask again in a few weeks

If SFPD, the Sheriff, and the DA have a plan to protect our Fourth Amendment rights, they’re not sharing it