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The Standard’s guide to shopping local this holiday season
Here are 20 staff recommendations for where to find unique, offbeat, and affordable gifts for the people you love.
Pedestrian deaths refuse to fall. Some blame the pedestrians
Some readers think city safety measures do more to inconvenience motorists than to protect those on foot.
‘This is my church’: Indigenous sunrise gathering draws thousands to Alcatraz
At the annual gathering on ancestral Ohlone land, dancers and drummers celebrate indigenous resilience and offer a Thanksgiving counter-narrative.
SFMTA scrambles to fight ‘misinformation’ amid intensified transit debate
In an unusual move, the city’s transit department has taken to social media with a combative tone.
Fearing a MAGA Thanksgiving, a new local asked Reddit for help. The replies are amazing
When a resident opened up about avoiding Trump-loving relatives, dozens responded with invitations and recommendations.
Ricci Wynne pleads not guilty on pimping charge, is released by judge
The arrest sprang from a federal investigation that named him as a suspect in the sexual assault of a 15-year-old.
SFPD arrests man in shooting of pregnant woman
The woman and fetus were in stable condition after the Nov. 19 shooting.
Bloody shower, dirty sheets: Hotel reviews tank during SF workers strike
Roughly 2,000 employees of Union Square hotels have been picketing since September.
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No politics at the turkey table: 8 absurd SF stories to discuss instead
If the fragile dinnertime peace between your MAGA uncle and ultra-woke cousin is in danger of a full thermonuclear release, we’ve got you covered.
Mmm, scandal: How to dine like a shameless SF politician
We ate at restaurants that played a role in some of the city’s most controversial scandals.
San Francisco won’t stop fighting over ‘housing first’ vs. drug-free spaces
Two housing projects have faced challenges over competing theories on tackling the homelessness and fentanyl crisis.
How SF got serious about campaign shenanigans, just in time
The Ethics Commission is finally holding politicians accountable in a timely manner. But without funding, the watchdog might be unable to do it again.
We listened to Marc Andreessen’s 3-hour Joe Rogan podcast so you don’t have to
In case you’d rather spend time with family or watch Thanksgiving football, here are the highlights.
Traveling for the holidays? SFO has unveiled an easier bag check-in — and it’s free
The airport now lets you drop checked luggage at the long-term parking garage or rental car center.
If not now, then when will more rent control come to California?
The failure of Prop. 33 marks the third attempt to reform a 1995 housing law that froze protections in time.
I got a rubdown from a robot, and I have thoughts
A reporter gets a chance to try Aescape, the robot massage startup that’s been making waves in East Coast fitness centers and spas since this summer.
Editor's Picks
The Bay’s next sports icon has arrived — and he’s only 18
Not since Stephen Curry has the area seen a transformational talent like Macklin Celebrini.
Plumbers cash in from SF’s crappy sewer system
As rain drenches the city, they’re working overtime on overflowing drains.
The secret history of a pinball mecca
It’s an only-in-San Francisco story that includes obsessive nerds, bureaucratic obstacles, and a bit of serendipity.
49ers injury ticker: Purdy doesn’t throw, Greenlaw returns, Warner battles broken ankle
“We’re just going to keep chopping wood,” said running back Christian McCaffrey, as more 49ers stars grapple with serious injuries.
Buster Posey’s no-B.S., low-drama Giants offseason (so far)
Posey can slow-play things because he has the trust of his Giants constituents. But he needs a shortstop and another surefire starting pitcher.
Grading the 49ers: Bad marks all around — except for one positive position
After Sunday’s dreadful performance, Brock Purdy’s value has never been clearer. And Dre Greenlaw may soon provide a boost.
Ugly loss in Green Bay makes it clear: The 49ers need Brock Purdy and Nick Bosa
The stars’ value has never been more pronounced, as the 49ers bumbled their way to one of the worst losses in the Shanahan era.
Sucka Flea Market, a cosplay expo, and 13 other great things to do this holiday weekend
Holiday markets, interactive art events, and dance parties to keep you company while everyone’s back home
Photos: Rain pummels SF as atmospheric river stalls traffic
The National Weather Service said flooding has been reported across the city, the North Bay, the Peninsula, and the East Bay.
Closed by ex-owners, a bookstore reopens with $150K from the crowd
Seven months after the demise of Folio Books, former employees crowdfunded the new Noe Valley Books in its place.
On sale for the first time ever, a slice of Sea Ranch in the city
George Homsey built his family home on a hill above Dolores Park, experimenting with ideas that would come to define the Bay Area’s most iconic architectural style.
Share your unique Thanksgiving rituals with The Standard
We’d like to hear about the untraditional or blended meals you serve on the holiday.
Five last-minute Thanksgiving reservations for holiday orphans
It’s not too late to book a table for an untraditional meal at these favorites.
This cozy Mission bar is the perfect place to ride out the atmospheric river
Michelin-starred chef Seth Stowaway’s Bar at Osito returns with a deep connection to the land and one of the city’s strongest martinis.
The juiciest places in SF to get prime rib (besides House of Prime Rib)
It’s far from the only restaurant that satisfies the city’s craving for juicy red meat.
UC Berkeley canceled ‘Elon Fought the Law’ class, and people had jokes
“I think the election makes the class even more important,” said Professor Adam Sterling, who would not, in the end, be teaching it.
The 17 best events in SF this week, from secret raves to a Victorian holiday fair
Barbershop raves and comedy strip shows warm up this soggy SF weekend
The perfect Mendocino trip revolves around 4 new restaurants
The next generation of back-to-the-land restaurants has arrived on the North Coast.
Bhangra, beats, and glow-in-the-dark hula hoops: Diwali festival lights up SF
City Hall glowed pink and yellow as San Francisco rang in the Festival of Lights with dancing, feasting, and live music.
Jackie Fielder’s party of one
Is the new supervisor a bold, young progressive who just wants to get stuff done? Or a far-left firebrand looking to turn the system upside down?
To restore trust in City Hall, Daniel Lurie needs to let the sunshine in
Cleaning up San Francisco’s corrupt politics requires greater transparency, not more opacity.
‘The bitterness is likely to intensify’: Standard readers respond to Prop. K op-ed
An opinion piece on urban vs. suburban San Franciscans struck a nerve.
Silicon Valley’s tech elite want to make superbabies. They shouldn’t
The latest fertility tech invites parents to select baby traits like shopping at Whole Foods.
