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Nordstrom Rack Returns to Union Square
Nordstrom Rack's downtown SF return signals retail revival as Union Square gains momentum.
Sfchronicle · 1m
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.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
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.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
S.F. leaders condemn AI game targeting Tenderloin residents
San Francisco leaders call out AI game that depicts homeless and drug users as zombies.
Sfchronicle · 2m
San Francisco's Best Views
Readers sent author a stunner they missed on his list of SF's best views.
Sfchronicle · 1m
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13 Items That Transformed My San Francisco Apartment
How I upgraded a tiny SF apartment with affordable, stylish pieces.
Popsugar · 1m

Highway 101 Closes in San Francisco
San Francisco Highway 101 lanes close this weekend for construction.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
Nordstrom Rack Returns to Union Square
Nordstrom Rack opens Union Square store, marking downtown San Francisco's retail comeback.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

Bay Area Voters Face Transit Tax Vote
Bay Area voters decide if a one-cent sales tax will fund transit after service cuts threaten disabled riders.
Mother Jones · 1m
Little Original Joe’s: Kids’ Favorite Restaurant
San Francisco’s Little Original Joe’s offers child-friendly meals and a welcoming space for families.
Sfchronicle · 1m

Disrupt 2026 wraps up final day in San Francisco
TechCrunch's flagship conference ends October 15 with 10,000+ attendees exploring AI, startups and the future of tech.
TechCrunch · 2m

Fire in SF's Cathedral Hill Leaves 1 Injured
One person injured in early morning fire in San Francisco's Cathedral Hill neighborhood.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
Progressive Case for Scott Wiener
Progressive journalist argues Scott Wiener beats Connie Chan for Pelosi's congressional seat.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

Josephine Trailer: Parenting Violence
Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan's parenting struggle in 'Josephine' reveals how children witness violence.
IndieWire · 1m
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.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
SF real estate firm bets on robotics
Cannae Partners buys lab building for AI startups in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

Minicor Raises $3.8M for AI-Software Integration
AI startup Minicor secures $3.8m seed funding to connect AI tools with legacy business software.
Dealroom · 1m
PetSmart Closes 2026 Locations
PetSmart closes 2026 stores as online shopping shifts pet retail.
Inc · 1m

Mark Duplass Joins Hulu Series Victoria
Mark Duplass joins Hulu's erotic thriller Victoria series.
Deadline · 1m
FBI arrests OpenAI engineer over hidden recording device
A 35-year-old Saudi national employed at OpenAI was arrested after planting a sophisticated listening device in a company conference room.
Fastcompany · 2m
San Francisco skyline could get taller
San Francisco’s skyline might rise under Mayor Lurie’s new building rules.
Sfchronicle · 1m
San Francisco Housing Zoning Plan
San Francisco's new housing zoning plan has few projects despite being in effect for seven months.
Sfchronicle · 1m
San Francisco's Skyline Rezoned
San Francisco's new height limits could reshape its skyline if maxed out.
Sfchronicle · 1m

OpenAI engineer arrested over hidden listening device
An engineer at OpenAI has been charged with planting recording devices in the company's San Francisco office, including one in an executive conference room.
The Next Web · 1m

Disrupt 2026 Day 2: AI and robotics take center stage
TechCrunch's flagship conference continues with 10,000 attendees exploring AI, robotics, and startup investment across stages, pitches, and networking.
TechCrunch · 4m
Tesla robotaxi stuck on fart mode
Tesla robotaxi stuck in emissions testing mode emitting farts during ride.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Lurie's Housing Policy Claim
Mayor Lurie's staircase policy change sparks YIMBY skepticism.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

Cerebras CEO Feldman on AI Balance
Cerebras CEO urges AI industry to balance risks and benefits without ignoring potential health advances.
TokenPost · 1m

Industrial Next Tests AI Robots With BMW
Industrial Next partners with BMW to test AI-powered factory robots.
RuntimeWire · 1m

OpenAI finds hidden recording device in offices
US prosecutors charge a Saudi engineer who worked at OpenAI with planting sophisticated recording devices to capture confidential conversations.
Engadget · 1m

Saudi OpenAI engineer charged with planting spy device
A Saudi national who worked as an engineer at OpenAI has been charged with secretly installing a recording device in the company's San Francisco office to capture sensitive communications.
BBC News · 1m
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.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Pelosi’s seat domino effect
San Francisco’s political race could trigger a chain reaction across state and city government.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in San Francisco
Ten thousand startup founders, investors and tech leaders gather at Moscone West for three days of pitches, panels and networking.
TechCrunch · 3m
San Francisco Skyscraper Plans
A 633,600-square-foot tower with spa and pool proposed for San Francisco's Mission Street.
Sfchronicle · 1m

Prop G returns to San Francisco voters
San Francisco voters face Prop G ballot measure on Great Highway and Sunset Dunes Park.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
SF’s Cuban dance scene thrives despite home crisis
Bay Area Cuban dance community continues despite Trump administration’s blockade harming Cuba.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Power restored after San Francisco outage
San Francisco power outage resolved for most residents by midday Monday.
Sfchronicle · 1m
Scooter crash death near Mission Street
Man dies after scooter crash while fleeing S.F. police.
Sfchronicle · 1m

Suspect Dies After Scooter Crash
Man fleeing SFPD crashes into street fixture, dies at hospital.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
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.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
SF Public Defenders Release Violent Arrest Video
SF public defenders accuse DA of hiding evidence in violent 2025 arrest.
Sfgate · 1m
Top 100 Best Restaurants in San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area restaurants ranked from 100 to 1.
Sfchronicle · 2m
California Air Quality Map
See real-time air quality near you with PurpleAir and Clarity sensors.
Sfchronicle · 1m
Renters find empathy and mockery on Nextdoor
SF renters post on Nextdoor for housing but face harsh comments and rejection.
The San Francisco Standard · 2m
San Francisco demands state probe of 40 PG&E outages
San Francisco calls for state investigation after 40 PG&E blackouts since December.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

We're Learning to Live with Waymos. It's Going Weird
Waymo's autonomous cars create both comfort and chaos as riders navigate a world of self-driving vehicles.
The New Yorker · 2m
SF Democrats drop Yekutiel, endorse McCoy
SF Democrats rescind Manny Yekutiel endorsement after sexual assault claims.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
SFPD officers beaten man lands in ICU
SFPD officers beat Kevon Gibson on camera, leaving him in intensive care.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: founder's guide
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13-15 in San Francisco with six stages, 200+ sessions, and networking designed to help founders raise capital, hire talent, and build in the AI era.
TechCrunch · 3m
From Hackathon Rivals to $1M Startup
Raymond Loong Ng, 21, deferred college to build Makeable in San Francisco after his startup raised $1 million in funding.
Business Insider · 2m

California Tortoise Goes Viral
Sherman the tortoise rides BART trains in San Francisco, gaining 10k TikTok followers.
Dexerto · 1m

California bans human-robot cage fights
California orders robot fighting league to halt illegal human-robot combat.
Dexerto · 1m
SF rental crisis: secret sauce for leases
Experts reveal how to land SF apartments amid record rent hikes.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Raising families in the Tenderloin
Five families share trade-offs and community in San Francisco's toughest neighborhood.
The San Francisco Standard · 2m
San Francisco's Robot Fight Club
San Francisco hosts first humanoid robot death match with steel blades.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
Missing Bay Area Woman's Phone Pings Near Park
Family searches Lagoon Valley Park after Chantel Brooks' phone last pinged there.
Sfgate · 1m

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The investor's playbook
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13-15 in San Francisco. Here's what investors need to know to find their next portfolio company.
TechCrunch · 3m

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in two days
The annual tech conference brings 10,000 founders, investors and leaders to San Francisco for three days of sessions, networking and startup discovery.
TechCrunch · 1m

San Francisco Office Law Threatens New Development
San Francisco’s 1980s office development law risks bankrupting city’s available square footage for new towers.
The Real Deal · 1m