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Anthropic customer service crisis
Customers face weeks-long AI billing disputes with Anthropic after $3,500 overcharge.
Helen Li · 1m
49ers defense rebuilds with young talent
Rookie Jaden Dugger and Gracen Halton help 49ers defense rebound after 2022 slump.
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City officials call PG&E’s $20B grid price 'absurd'
San Francisco officials dismiss PG&E’s $20 billion grid valuation as 'absurd' amid ongoing public power debate.
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John Lynch’s 49ers Offseason Relaunch
John Lynch’s near-perfect offseason reshapes 49ers’ future with key signings.
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Manny Yekutiel’s campaign hasn’t repaid $255k in public financing yet
San Francisco Ethics Commission says Manny Yekutiel’s campaign hasn’t repaid $255k in public funds.
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SFUSD school board votes to end lottery with neighborhood schools
SFUSD board votes 5-2 to replace lottery with neighborhood schools, sparking parent grief and debate.
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Mid-Market gets $500k for arts revival
San Francisco's Mid-Market district receives $500,000 to boost theater and arts with pop-ups and lighting.
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Nordstrom Rack Returns to Union Square
Nordstrom Rack opens Union Square store, marking downtown San Francisco's retail comeback.
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Mystery flyers target Marina Safeway
AI-generated flyers push fake 'Marina Park' plan to confuse voters.
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OpenAI engineer booked Saudi flight before arrest
OpenAI engineer booked one-way Saudi flight days before FBI arrest.
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Gabby Williams Bay Area Star
Gabby Williams' Bay Area roots make her the perfect fit for the Valkyries' WNBA run.
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Progressive Case for Scott Wiener
Progressive journalist argues Scott Wiener beats Connie Chan for Pelosi's congressional seat.
Steven T. Jones · 1m
Spy fears shake Silicon Valley AI labs
OpenAI engineer arrested for spying; trade secret lawsuits surge in AI race.
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Reality Show Cast Member Killed by Sister in Oakland
Sister Vernika Dunbar accidentally shot her reality show sister Mackayla Paige during a street fight in Oakland.
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OpenAI Engineer Accused of Hiding Recording Device
OpenAI engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, faces federal charges after FBI discovered hidden recording device in San Francisco office.
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Sheng Thao's Oakland Corruption Trial Begins
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao faces federal corruption trial with partner and recycling company linked to shipping container homes.
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Four arrested in connection with 49ers’ White shooting
Four men arrested for shooting San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at nightclub.
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SF real estate firm bets on robotics
Cannae Partners buys lab building for AI startups in San Francisco.
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AI Group Pours Millions into Pelosi Seat Race
AI group donates $3 million to Scott Wiener’s pro-regulation PAC ahead of Nancy Pelosi’s seat election.
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Tesla robotaxi stuck on fart mode
Tesla robotaxi stuck in emissions testing mode emitting farts during ride.
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Valkyries reach WNBA Finals
Golden State Valkyries advance to WNBA Finals after sweeping Las Vegas Aces.
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Lurie's Housing Policy Claim
Mayor Lurie's staircase policy change sparks YIMBY skepticism.
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Poison case dismissed: Judge wipes record of scientist caught on camera poisoning coworker
Judge dismisses scientist's poisoning conviction after spy-camera videos reveal attack on coworker.
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The inside story behind the mysterious rift between Pelosi and Wiener
Pelosi and Wiener's campaign rift over Prop. 50 timing sparks congressional succession race.
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Golden State Valkyries Bandwagon
The Golden State Valkyries, a new WNBA team, are poised to win their first championship after sweeping the Las Vegas Aces.
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Silicon Valley’s forgotten formula for genius
Tech leaders microdose while Silicon Valley forgets its 1960s roots for innovation.
John Markoff · 1m
Pelosi’s seat domino effect
San Francisco’s political race could trigger a chain reaction across state and city government.
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Olde Fashioned Opens in Nob Hill
Victorian cocktail bar Olde Fashioned debuts in San Francisco's Nob Hill after decades of bar history.
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SFPD officer and daughter killed in Marin triple murder-suicide
Retired SFPD officer and daughter die in Marin triple murder-suicide.
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French vintage store opens in SF
Elsie Green, a French vintage shop, opens downtown SF via city's Vacant to Vibrant program.
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SF’s Cuban dance scene thrives despite home crisis
Bay Area Cuban dance community continues despite Trump administration’s blockade harming Cuba.
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What’s next for the 49ers?
Purdy’s playoff push hinges on Greenlaw’s appeal and Dugger’s rookie opportunity.
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5 things we’ve learned about the 5-0 49ers
49ers' defense and Brock Purdy lead to Super Bowl hopes.
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Manny Yekutiel's Support Drops in D8 Race Poll
Poll shows Manny Yekutiel's support plummeted after sexual assault allegations, leaving Gary McCoy and Darshini Patel as the only candidates in District 8.
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Taller Pepe Mexican Wine Bar Opens in Richmond
Two Snail Bar chefs launch Mexican wine bar in Richmond's Clement Street space.
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Renters find empathy and mockery on Nextdoor
SF renters post on Nextdoor for housing but face harsh comments and rejection.
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Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase ready for WNBA Finals
Natalie Nakase, WNBA coach, leads Golden State Valkyries to Finals after two years of growth.
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49ers vs. Seahawks: 5 predictions
49ers and Seahawks face Week 5 rematch with key stats and player impacts.
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SlutCon 2026: Flirting Conference in Berkeley
Men pay up to $18k to learn flirting at Berkeley event.
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SFUSD Replaces Lottery with Neighborhood School Guarantee
SFUSD votes on kindergarten enrollment system: neighborhood school guarantee with choice or certainty.
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San Francisco demands state probe of 40 PG&E outages
San Francisco calls for state investigation after 40 PG&E blackouts since December.
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SF Democrats drop Yekutiel, endorse McCoy
SF Democrats rescind Manny Yekutiel endorsement after sexual assault claims.
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Gracen Halton's flying strip-and-score shows 49ers potential
Rookie Gracen Halton's touchdown against Seattle proves 49ers can win without Nick Bosa.
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SFPD officers beaten man lands in ICU
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care.
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49ers beat Seahawks in chaotic rivalry win
49ers secure 32-29 victory over Seahawks with epic 74-yard drive.
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Valkyries sweep Aces to reach WNBA Finals
Golden State Valkyries stun Aces in overtime to win WNBA semifinals and advance to Finals.
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She nearly died from poisoning. Now she’s releasing spy-cam videos of convicted coworker
Rong Yuan, poisoned by coworker, shares surveillance footage after nearly dying.
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Mike Evans: 49ers' game-changer for 2026
Mike Evans' clutch plays helped 49ers beat Seahawks in 2026 season opener.
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SF rental crisis: secret sauce for leases
Experts reveal how to land SF apartments amid record rent hikes.
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Raising families in the Tenderloin
Five families share trade-offs and community in San Francisco's toughest neighborhood.
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San Francisco's Robot Fight Club
San Francisco hosts first humanoid robot death match with steel blades.
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Warriors Guard Podziemski Signs $110m Contract
Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski secures $110m extension with potential to outplay contract.
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Warriors take Porzingis health risk
Warriors risk Porzingis' health for talent despite two-week absence.
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T&T Supermarket Opens SF
T&T Supermarket, Bay Area’s best Asian grocery, opens SF next month with viral chicken and sushi.
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Kids' playground keeps Great Highway closed
Campaign uses children's playground to block Great Highway reopening vote.
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SlutCon: Flirting Boot Camp for Awkward Men
Men paid up to $18,000 to practice flirting with 'flirt girls' at a Berkeley AI safety event.
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The Waggle: Posen’s pad, Fleet Week horniness, and how SF really feels about tech movies
San Francisco tech scene ignores Hollywood’s new biopics while hosting quirky events and celebrity sightings.
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Gen Z trades for hands-on work
Gen Z skips college for skilled trades as AI threatens office jobs.
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SF’s next rooftop restaurant opens May
SF’s new rooftop restaurant Alto88 opens May with 360 views and events space.
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Warriors lock in Podziemski for five-year deal
Warriors secure Brandin Podziemski with five-year $110m extension to avoid restricted free agency.
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