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In an Instagram post uploaded by The San Francisco Standard on Sunday, September 20th, that highlighted Yekutielâs campaign announcement, the comment section was disabled â the only instance of this action on the page in months â presumably out of anticipated criticisms generally attached to Yekutiel.
Matt Charnock
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Neil G. Ballard, Mission Local Staff
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đ° Local Headlines
City Hall
S.F. identifies nine potential new sites for pickleball. Not everyone is happy about it
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âFâ them and they dronesâ: Dirt bikers react to crackdown
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Paved with good intentions
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Viral parking ticket app lasts just 4 hours as city kills project
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A viral app tracked S.F. parking cops in real time. The city moved fast to cut it off
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San Francisco works to open new pickleball courts without upsetting residents
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SF tries to rescue its bungled homeless count. Itâs a âdog and pony showâ
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Politics
Trump Administration Wants to Hand Out $2.4 billion It Took From Californiaâs High-Speed Railroad
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Are YIMBYs Winning the Housing Debate?
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Manny Yekutielâs Bid for SF Board of Supervisors Seat Is (Already) Riddled With Red Flags
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Criminal Justice
S.F. judge orders release of Tesla driver involved in deadly SoMa crash ahead of trial
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UC Berkeley firebomber sentenced to nearly 20 years by federal judge
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UC Berkeley Cop Car Firebomber Receives Nearly 20 Years in Prison
via ww2.kqed.org | Push to Kindle | Source Link
Tesla Driver In Deadly January SoMa Crash Charged on Six Counts, But Judge Releases Him From Jail
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Crime-spree trial: S.F. defendant denies fatal attack of 88-year-old woman
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This UC Berkeley Student Could Be the First to Graduate While Incarcerated
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Public Safety
Fired SFPD Nonprofit Leader, Under Investigation for Embezzling $100K, Sues for Her Final Paychecks
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Political Notebook: SF church leaders ring a toll for gun prevention
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Sonoma County Sheriffâs Union Demands Probe of Civilian Watchdog
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Immigration
S.F. hits Bernal Heights notary with huge fine after allegedly doing bogus legal work for immigrants
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Silicon Valley split over Trumpâs $100,000 H-1B visa fee: âWe want all the brightest mindsâ
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Seemingly Bogus Mission District Immigration Attorney Fined $600,000 for Unlicensed Work
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Bay Area Lawmaker Inspects ICE Detention Facility in SF After Reports of Mistreatment
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New state âloiteringâ law could lead to racial profiling and deportations
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ICEâs crackdown in San Francisco â an illustrated timeline
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1st ICE at Alameda County courthouse blasted by public defender
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Labor
Discrimination lawsuits paint decade-long pattern of abuse at de Young Museum
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Scene Report: Santa Cruz Verve Workers Union Launch Rally
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Business
Cha Cha Chaâs Caribbean cuisine makes comeback at Sangria & Salt on Mission St.
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OG Whole Foods Location In Mill Valley Announces Permanent Closure, Prompting Outcry, Petition
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Details emerge for the plan to revitalize this historic S.F. movie theater
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Pole patrol: Homeowners sue PG&E over blocked Twin Peaks views
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Stop trying to make âLower Hayesâ happen! Mid-Market can be great on its own
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Culture
San Francisco Nail Artist Turns Manicures Into Wearable Art Rooted in Mexican Heritage
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Someone posted from Sam Bankman-Friedâs Twitter account. What does it mean?
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Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing
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A Reporter Gave Tenderloin Kids Disposable Cameras. This Is What They Showed
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AI Prophets and Spiritual Delusions
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Environment
Sweltering temps prompt heat advisories in the Bay Area
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âI wish I was anywhere but workâ: San Franciscans revel in hottest day of year
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Human Rights
Albany and El Cerrito Weren't Known for Protest ... Until Now
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Health
Alameda County is putting the health and safety of foster children at risk, state audit finds
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Education
California Faces Steepest Cuts as Trump Ends Diversity Grants. How One College Is Faring
via ww2.kqed.org | Push to Kindle | Source Link
UC Wins This Round Against Trump, Judge Reinstates $500 Million in Research Grants That Trump Yanked
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore more than $500M in UC research grants
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Opinion
Guest Opinion: US Supreme Court ruling creates a closet for some students
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The mayorâs restaurant obsession is feeding something real
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Arts and Events
SF Gay Menâs Chorus CEO Verdugo to depart in 2026
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đ¶ Things To Do In The Greater Ingleside: Grass Saving Social
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Whip up some fun with our Official Folsom Street Fair guide
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Michael Hyun Gu Kang Opens Ingleside Garage Studio To The Public
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Press Release: Playmates Preschool to Hold Harvest Festival Block Party
via richmondsunsetnews.com | Push to Kindle | Source Link
Under the Stars: The necessary genius of Saul Williams (and friends)
via 48hills.org | Push to Kindle | Source Link
Drama Masks: SF Opera and Shotgun Players ask, What price life?
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COYOTE Calendar: November 25-October 1
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Sports
49ers grades: Bryce Huffâs dominant start gives post-Nick Bosa hope
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After 18 seasons, Giants groundskeeper is leaving for another Bay Area team
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With title aspirations in mind, Valkyries leaders lay out their vision for the future
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With less than 1 week until training camp, the Warriorsâ roster is starting to crystallize
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The Giants are officially eliminated, and these five issues led to their downfall
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Miscellaneous
Tuesday Morning Topline: Another Hot Day In Store
via sfist.com | Push to Kindle | Source Link
Car Owners Have Additional Tool To Find Out If They Can Recoup Money From Auctioned Vehicle
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64-Year-Old Man Accused of Firing Gun at Sacramento ABC Affiliate Allegedly Had Anti-Trump Notes In Car
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Tell Us: How Much Do You Pay for Child Care in the Bay Area?
via ww2.kqed.org | Push to Kindle | Source Link
Want to avoid S.F. parking cops? A 23-year-oldâs app can help.
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Local App-Maker Makes Viral App to Track SF Parking Cops
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