Politics
Proposed California redistricting maps show where Democrats would draw new lines
A proposal to redraw California’s current congressional map would heavily reshape some districts and make the most impact in areas currently held by Republicans.
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California’s Gerrymandered Map is Out
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 14: California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about the “Election Rigging Response Act” at a press conference at the Democracy Center, Japanese American National Museum on August 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Newsom spoke about a possible California referendum on redistricting to counter the legislative effort to add five Republican House seats in the state of Texas. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
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Here Is How Democrats Plan to Redraw California’s Congressional Map
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Trump’s motivation for accusing Adam Schiff of fraud is clear. But the legal case is not
By Bob Egelko, Staff WriterAug 15, 2025
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Immigration
ICE makes unusual arrest of indigenous woman in S.F. immigration court
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Mayor Lurie takes credit for immigrant legal funding he didn’t deliver
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State senator pushes bill to unmask ICE agents in California
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Friday is the new Tuesday for anti-ICE protests
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Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Engardio Recall Justified
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Arts and Events
Everything Nice: Date Night in the Sunset
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San Francisco neighbors fed up as 3 straight weekends of concerts wrap up at Golden Gate Park
From Dead & Company's concert series to the three-day Outside Lands festival, and now, country star Zach Bryan headlining the Polo Field on Friday night, San Francisco has been a music capital this month.
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Black Pride comes to SF ready to uplift, educate, and dance
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SF’s Own Albino Alligator Claude Is Turning 30 Years Old, Celebrations Are Scaling Up
The California Academy of Sciences is chomping at the bit to throw multiple parties for Claude the albino alligator’s 30th birthday, lining up celebrity chefs, cocktail parties, and cakes made of fish guts
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Rebuilding a Lost Home, a Beloved Garment, and a Treasured Radio
Mira Musank works with a participant to repair her sweater during a Fix-It Clinic Clothing Repair workshop at the Glen Park Branch Library in San Francisco on July 16, 2025. During the workshop, teachers from SCRAP offer hands-on fixes and mending tips. SCRAP is a nonprofit creative reuse center that provides arts and environmental education using donated materials. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)
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Best of the Bay 2025 voting begins September 2!
Plus: 'Are You Okay?' asks Joe Goode—and fresh music with an Anatolian twist
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Best of the Bay 2025 voting begins September 2!
It’s 2025, we’re all somehow still here, and we want to know what you love! Our annual Best of the Bay—the first ever contest of its kind when it launched—is back, with a new look and lots of Bay Area love.
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Tristan Rogers, who played super spy Robert Scorpio on ‘General Hospital,' has died at 79
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Criminal Justice
Man Found Guilty of Tackling, Punching, Trying to Steal the Firearm of SFPD Officer at UN Plaza
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Judge denies motion for new trial in trans sex worker’s case
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Man convicted of attacking, threatening to seize gun from S.F. police officer
By Annie Vainshtein, Staff WriterAug 15, 2025
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Vacaville Man Sentenced to 73 Years For Murder and Arson That Contributed to LNU Complex Fires In 2020
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Man charged with vandalizing multiple Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco
A man was charged Thursday with vandalizing multiple Waymo robotaxis in San Francisco's South of Market area in recent weeks, following previous felony vandalism convictions, prosecutors said.
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Killer of alleged ‘gay grifter’ mastermind breaks his silence
Rodney Sanchez, left, killed alleged “gay grifter” mastermind Kaushal Niroula, whose mugshot is featured on the cover of “Until Someone Gets Hurt,” a book about the case.
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Economy
San Francisco Centre loses 6 more restaurants
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Beleaguered Former Westfield Mall Gets More Beleaguered, Loses Six More Restaurants
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Education
Teacher shortage? School closures? Better food? SFUSD’s new school year at a glance
About 50,000 students — from transitional kindergarten to high school — will return to classrooms in the San Francisco Unified School District on Monday. Today, enrolled students learn their classroom assignments.
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Environment
Day Around the Bay: Crews Contain 167-Acre Brush Fire in Solano County at 30%
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The Largest Earthquake This Decade Sent a Tsunami to San Francisco. It Was (Thankfully) Meh.
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Trump DOJ Sues California Over Clean Truck Deal, Saying It Seeks to Undermine US Law
In exchange, CARB agreed to work with manufacturers and provide more lead time to meet regulatory requirements before imposing new regulations.
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San Francisco volunteers help preserve Presidio habitats, biodiversity
A group of volunteers at San Francisco's Presidio National Park is drawing inspiration to restore local habitats and biodiversity from a life-sized art project across the globe.
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Sun and Strong Winds Come to the Bay Area Before a Chillier Weekend
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Press Release: Changes Coming to Sunset Dunes
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Health
California Valley Fever Cases on Track for Record High
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Mpox Cases Are Rising in San Francisco Again. From Symptoms to Vaccines, What to Know for Summer 2025
Since the 2022 outbreak of clade II mpox, the virus has been circulating at low levels in the Bay Area. From January to May, the average mpox case count in San Francisco has hovered around one per month, according to the city’s Department of Public Health.
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Costco will not sell abortion pill mifepristone in U.S. stores
By Aidin Vaziri, Staff WriterUpdated Aug 15, 2025 9:23 a.m.
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Public Safety
S.F.’s Sunset Dunes redesign aims to ease tensions between families and cyclists
By Aidin Vaziri, Staff WriterAug 15, 2025
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2 SF restaurants closed due to cockroach infestations
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Man with outstanding warrants arrested following San Mateo mail theft, police say
A suspect arrested following a reported mail theft in San Mateo was found to be in possession of stolen property and wanted for other outstanding warrants, police said Friday.
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San Francisco police arrest man suspected of selling illegal naroctics at Outside Lands
Police in San Francisco said they arrested a Southern California man suspected of selling illegal narcotics during the first day of the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park.
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SFPD Marks 19 Years Since Killing of Aubrey Abrakasa, Case Remains Cold
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Sports
Spreading smiles: SF Giants play ball with UCSF pediatric patients
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Former city manager sues Santa Clara, claims scrutiny of 49ers led to her firing
By Lance Williams, Ron Kroichick, Staff WriterAug 15, 2025
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Valkyries in Washington, DC, to face the Mystics. Here's how to watch
The Valkyries will be playing in Washington, D.C., against the Mystics on Wednesday.
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Miscellaneous
This Week In Food: Brazilian Steak Comes to Polk
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Shoppers react as San Francisco mall loses more stores
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BART fare gates will soon accept credit and debit cards. Here's what to know
People taking BART will soon be able to use their credit or debit cards at the fare gates, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.
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