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It Was a Wild Morning Yesterday in San Francisco
Coverage tracks a mountain lion captured and subsequently released into the wild after roaming through San Francisco.
San Francisco
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Jobless Tech Workers Are Being Left Out of San Francisco’s AI Boom
Jobless tech workers face a growing divide as San Francisco's artificial intelligence boom creates sudden wealth.
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Why is the San Francisco Opera on strike? The numbers behind the dispute
San Francisco Opera orchestra musicians reach a tentative agreement, bringing a swift end to their recent strike.
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AI doom talk is everywhere. At a giant San Francisco tech conference, people have other worries about the tech.
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A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco
A teenager's autopsy reveals the arrival of a supercharged synthetic opioid in San Francisco, compounding broader national crisis concerns.
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SF Opera Opener Canceled as Musicians Strike; Opera in the Park Also Off
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It’s so hot that BART is hallucinating trains
Extreme heat and aging infrastructure have caused substation fires and systemwide delays for BART, including reports of trains appearing erroneously on tracking.
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BART Reports Major Crime Drop 1 Year After New Fare Gates
BART reports a 67% decrease in rider crime one year after implementing systemwide fare gate upgrades to improve passenger safety.
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Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, shares why the country music star kept her cancer battle private
Stella Parton reveals that country music icon Dolly Parton kept her fatal cancer diagnosis private from fans and much of her family.
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San Francisco’s mountain lion spotted again on north edge of Golden Gate Park
A rare mountain lion sighting in San Francisco's Panhandle neighborhood and Golden Gate Park has triggered public warnings and official investigations.
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Grateful Dead Exhibit Featuring Ken Kesey’s Bus Opens Saturday In SF
A new exhibition titled 'Forever Grateful' brings the Grateful Dead's legacy to San Francisco, featuring Ken Kesey's iconic Further bus.
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Ken Kesey's School Bus Returns to San Francisco
Ken Kesey's legendary psychedelic bus 'Furthur' has returned to San Francisco after sixty years for a new exhibition.
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AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market
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Inside Weil's Private Equity Partner Shuffle
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Singer Lionel Richie hospitalized after Muny concert: Reports
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Highly anticipated Pokemon event in SF goes awry
A highly anticipated Pokemon event in San Francisco has reportedly gone awry, sparking local coverage of the incident.
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S.F. Pokémon mega-convention cancels pin giveaway amid massive crowds
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Ronn Owens’ daughter takes plea deal in ‘Bachelor’ pregnancy fraud case
Laura Owens, daughter of radio legend Ronn Owens, has pleaded guilty to four felonies in a high-profile pregnancy fraud case involving 'The Bachelor'.
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Anthropic tells San Francisco staff to work from home due to possible security team strike
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New Pokemon Mystery Gift Code Officially Available Until August 30
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Video appears to show San Francisco Muni driver asleep before 2 empty trains crash
Video evidence surfaces appearing to show a San Francisco Muni operator asleep at the controls seconds before two empty trains collided.
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Bon Appetit names 2 SF restaurants among best new restaurants of 2026
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The Absolute Best Dishes We Ate at New Restaurants in 2026
Bon Appétit has released its 2026 list of the best new restaurants in America, highlighting top culinary destinations in San Francisco, Houston, and Austin.
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PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Pokemon Center Merch Reveal
San Francisco prepares for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships as organizers reveal exclusive merchandise and anticipate over 50,000 attendees.
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Amazon’s Toaster-Shaped Robotaxis Are Hitting the Road
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New York unseats San Francisco as the top market for tech talent, CBRE reports
New York overtakes San Francisco as the top U.S. hub for AI‑focused tech talent, according to CBRE’s 2026 ranking.
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Valkyries to host 2027 WNBA All-Star Game in San Francisco
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Earth, Wind & Fire member John Paris placed into 'induced coma'
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris remains in an induced coma following a critical medical emergency that occurred just before a concert.
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Mutated COVID-19 variant could be behind surge in SF virus levels
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California couple unearths massive sculpture while digging in backyard –– and it could be worth a fortune
A San Francisco couple has discovered a massive, mysterious sculpture buried in their backyard that may be the work of a famous Art Deco artist.
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Waymo Is Growing Faster Than Ever. So Are Its ‘Edge Cases.’
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49ers News: It’s officially Titans Week
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The best photos of Outside Lands 2026
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A new nonstop cross-country United route is coming to SFO this fall
United Airlines is expanding its West Coast connectivity with new nonstop routes to San Francisco starting this fall.
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It’s Raining Panties with Charli XCX
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Watch Charli XCX Join the Strokes for “Take It Or Leave It” at Outside Lands
Charli XCX makes a surprise appearance with the Strokes during their Outside Lands festival set in San Francisco.
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Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week
The Perseid meteor shower is reaching its peak this week, offering viewers in the northern hemisphere a chance to see hundreds of meteors.
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Even the VIP section went wild for Turnstile at Outside Lands
Turnstile and Charli XCX generated intense reactions during the opening day of the Outside Lands festival.
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How San Francisco plans to prevent another traffic nightmare at Outside Lands
San Francisco manages logistics and festivities as the 2026 Outside Lands festival begins, focusing on traffic control and new amenities.
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Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire concert called off over medical emergency moments before showtime
A Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire concert was abruptly called off moments before showtime due to a medical emergency.
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JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says S.F. is back on track. His bank is betting on it
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expresses confidence in San Francisco's recovery, signaling a strategic financial bet on the city's future.
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Giants suspend Harrison Bader's pay after he reportedly crashed scooter into fire truck
The San Francisco Giants have suspended outfielder Harrison Bader's pay following a scooter accident involving a fire truck.
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Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures
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San Francisco mayor backs national robotaxi rules after Waymo meltdowns
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Driverless Cars Just Scored Bragging Points Over Humans
Recent studies and reports indicate that driverless vehicles record lower crash rates compared to human drivers.
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Nvidia CEO doubles down on SF arts with blockbuster $75 million donation to Vanderbilt
Nvidia's CEO has pledged a $75 million donation to support the development of an arts college at Vanderbilt's San Francisco campus.
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'So demeaning.' United employee threatens to call ICE on California passenger in viral video
United Airlines is investigating an employee after a viral video captured a threat to call ICE on a family at San Francisco International Airport.
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S.F. sees drop in overdose deaths. Here’s what could be driving the trend
San Francisco is reporting a decline in overdose deaths compared to the same period last year, linked to expanded public health initiatives.
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‘Maybe we should call ICE on you’: Passenger describes United confrontation at SFO
United Airlines is investigating an incident at SFO after a viral video captured an employee threatening to call ICE on a passenger.
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Massive power outage strikes San Francisco as system glitch warns of chaotic blackout
A system glitch knocked out power for nearly 10,000 San Franciscans, sparking an hours‑long blackout and a rapid PG&E response.
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Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause
Waymo temporarily suspended its autonomous ride-hailing operations in San Francisco following a widespread PG&E power outage that impacted traffic signals.
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San Francisco Demands Apple and Google Delete AI ‘Nudify’ Apps From App Stores
San Francisco is threatening legal action against Apple and Google to force the removal of AI-powered 'nudify' apps from their app stores.
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San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco
San Francisco's mayor pushes for tighter state regulations on autonomous vehicles following a major July 4 traffic meltdown.
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If You're Not a Billionaire in San Francisco, You're Poor
A trillion-dollar valuation race between AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic is reshaping the economic landscape of San Francisco.
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California city makes final ruling on Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
San Francisco officials give final approval for Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes offering food and entertainment.
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TechCrunch Mobility: A robotaxi ultimatum
San Francisco may soon penalize autonomous vehicle companies like Cruise and Waymo for blocking emergency responders.
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S.F. protesters march on OpenAI, Anthropic and Google DeepMind to demand: ‘Stop the AI race’
Hundreds of protesters have descended on San Francisco to demand an immediate end to the competitive AI race between top tech giants.
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SF Supervisor to Launch Inquiry on Waymo's July Fourth Traffic Meltdown
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San Francisco homes selling $1M+ over asking have surged 1,700% this year
San Francisco real estate is experiencing a sharp uptick in aggressive bidding, with properties closing for $1 million or more above the initial asking price.
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Road closure miscommunication with Waymo spoils San Francisco's July 4
San Francisco's July 4th celebrations were disrupted by widespread gridlock and significant operational issues involving Waymo autonomous vehicles.