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City Hall
Skaters push back as San Francisco plans to demolish iconic Vaillancourt Fountain
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S.F. will be one of the smallest losers in Trumpās tariff war, city controllerās report finds
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A billboard said he could turn a vacated S.F. car wash into housing. Heās trying to make it happen
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Aaron Peskinās successor wants to undo his legacy. At least one local merchant canāt wait
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Politics
Political Notes: Trans leader Middleton regains CalPERS oversight board seat
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SF to lose jobs, income as Trump tariffs bite
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Exclusive: How much money could you lose due to Trumpās tariffs? San Francisco has done the math
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Gavin Newsom transformed himself into an internet meme. Itās running for president.
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Special election in San Francisco stems from the Great Highway
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Criminal Justice
Berkeley Animal Activist Faces Prison in Sonoma Chicken Theft Case
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Public Safety
Sideshow Spectator Dies After Attempting to Jump Between Freeway Ramps in East Bay
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San Francisco Fire responds to crash involving Muni train
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Big Olā Tree Falls on San Francisco Muni Bus Amid Strong Winds
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Fundraiser for S.F. father killed near school hits goal in 24 hours
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Car flips over after colliding with S.F. Muni train
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Family of Deceased SFPD Recruit Orders Second Autopsy, Hires Lawyer Who Won Cases Against LAPD
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1 person detained after shooting in San Francisco's Tenderloin
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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized for his actions and posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
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Immigration
How can you mobilize for immigrant rights in S.F.? A resource guide.
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Venezolanos tienen 24 horas para volver a registrarse para el TPS
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Business
Sunday Links: Small Businesses Say Google Misled Them Into Opposing New Privacy Law
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Tourists are paying hundreds of dollars to go on Waymo rides around San Francisco
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We booked a ride in Teslaās Robotaxi, then raced it against a Waymo. Guess which won?
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Summer over, but tourism in San Francisco is not
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Environment
Delta Tunnel Plans Echo Californiaās Troubled History of Trying to Control Water
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San Francisco is about to get very hot. Hereās a timeline
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Tropical Storm Mario Headed in Our Direction, Might Bring Dry Thunder, Lightning
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Human Rights
As Trump Targets National Parks that āDisparage Americans,ā Advocates Warn California History Is At Stake
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Health
Bay Area kidney donors, recipient gear up for 300-mile race in hopes of inspiring others
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Surviving Suicide Loss in Palo Alto
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Arts and Events
World Arts West Dance Festival delivers communal joy, despite brutal NEA cuts
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Shaboozey headlines massive free concert in San Francisco
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Treasure Islandās first major park: āUnparalleledā views of bridges, boats and skyline
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The Haight gets a āstraight-friendly gay bar,ā and itās a good time for everybody
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Sports
Nubian Sharks founder and instructor Prince Dean teaches a swim workshop with Belle Haven Action
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Valkyries lose 101-72 to #1 seed Minnesota Lynx in first-ever playoff game
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49ers vs. Saints: Instant reaction to Mac Jones, Bryce Huff, and more last-minute drama
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The Valkyries have woven a dream season. Now, itās hanging on by a thread
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Kawakami: Huff, Jones, Farrell ā the under-the-radar additions who are saving the 49ers
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The Giants canāt flip the script against the Dodgers, and itās haunting them
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Behind the scenes of a Giants broadcast with Duane Kuiper, Mike Krukow, and the TV crew
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Miscellaneous
San Jose house fire that displaced 7 people reignites
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S.F. remains the most childless major U.S. city ā but these nearby cities are catching up
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