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An Inner Sunset couple is giving neighborhood residents a space to connect with each other and unwind from life’s rigors through artistic endeavors and crafting projects.
SF art cafe emerges as neighborhood hangout
Crafts, connection and creativity flow freely at Irving Street's Sunset Commons.
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November 13, 2025 at 10:30 PM
An Inner Sunset couple is giving neighborhood residents a space to connect with each other and unwind from life’s rigors through artistic endeavors and crafting projects.
“The Monkey King” will make its world premiere Nov. 14-30 at the War Memorial Opera House.
SF Opera premieres action-packed 'Monkey King'
The classic Chinese superhero tale comes to life in a new work from an award-winning duo.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
“The Monkey King” will make its world premiere Nov. 14-30 at the War Memorial Opera House.
San Francisco’s public schools are feeling the growing pains of California expanding its nation-leading transitional-kindergarten program statewide.
SFUSD feels growing pains of universal TK expansion
New statewide requirements have dissolved the qualified hiring pool, district leadership says
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November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
San Francisco’s public schools are feeling the growing pains of California expanding its nation-leading transitional-kindergarten program statewide.
Danny Elfman says a pair of San Francisco concerts featuring his music from the movies of Tim Burton will be a full-circle experience.
SF Symphony shows bring Elfman back to ‘roots’
Pair of concerts highlight composer’s collaborations with director Tim Burton.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Danny Elfman says a pair of San Francisco concerts featuring his music from the movies of Tim Burton will be a full-circle experience.
Coming off one of the toughest recent years in the art market, some galleries are pivoting to alternative business models.
Others are closing.
Others are closing.
Precarious SF art market squeezing out smaller galleries
San Francisco is poised to lose some of the best art in The City. Coming off one of the toughest recent years in the art market, some galleries are pivoting to alternative business models. Others are closing.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Coming off one of the toughest recent years in the art market, some galleries are pivoting to alternative business models.
Others are closing.
Others are closing.
This week, Another Planet Entertainment will announce the film programming that’s coming to the former movie palace.
Merchants near Castro Theatre prep for its return
Restaurants expect bumps in business with upcoming shows and concerts.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
This week, Another Planet Entertainment will announce the film programming that’s coming to the former movie palace.
Jim Wunderman sat for an interview to discuss his time at the Bay Area Council and his reasons for joining California Forever.
Jim Wunderman talks California Forever job
Here’s what longtime Bay Area Council leader sees as region’s biggest needs.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Jim Wunderman sat for an interview to discuss his time at the Bay Area Council and his reasons for joining California Forever.
“San Francisco has a really fun history,” says Nicole Meldahl, executive director of the Western Neighborhoods Project in the Richmond.
Building SF community by preserving its past
A local historian focuses on making history fun and accessible as The City grapples with preservation versus progress.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:53 PM
“San Francisco has a really fun history,” says Nicole Meldahl, executive director of the Western Neighborhoods Project in the Richmond.
Plans have come closer to being finalized for the more than 16,000-square-foot space.
Future of former Le Colonial space takes shape
Owners of 20 Cosmo Pl. property finalizing plans.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Plans have come closer to being finalized for the more than 16,000-square-foot space.
Among her varied roles, Christine Pelosi has held multiple positions with the Democratic National Committee.
Christine Pelosi is running for the CA Senate
Candidate to succeed Wiener, not run against him in Congress.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Among her varied roles, Christine Pelosi has held multiple positions with the Democratic National Committee.
The days have grown shorter, but the list of fun events taking place in San Francisco this week is as long as ever.
Sun won't set on fun with these 18 SF events
The days have gotten shorter, but The City's list of events is as long as ever.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The days have grown shorter, but the list of fun events taking place in San Francisco this week is as long as ever.
Set to be published in the Journal of Finance by early next year, the study — ”Funding Black High-Growth Startups” — offers perhaps the most definitive look yet at the challenges Black entrepreneurs face.
New study: Just 1 in 50 startup founders are Black
Report finds big disparities in VC funding.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Set to be published in the Journal of Finance by early next year, the study — ”Funding Black High-Growth Startups” — offers perhaps the most definitive look yet at the challenges Black entrepreneurs face.
The recorded turnout percentage in The City has already exceeded that of most similar, off-cycle electoral contests this century.
San Franciscans really turned out for Prop. 50
Percentage of voters casting ballots already beats school board recall
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November 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The recorded turnout percentage in The City has already exceeded that of most similar, off-cycle electoral contests this century.
The exit of a political legend has opened the door for a new political discourse — or a free-for-all fracas — in San Francisco for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Pelosi departure leaves SF in unfamiliar place
It’s an open field in SF for the first time in a long time.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The exit of a political legend has opened the door for a new political discourse — or a free-for-all fracas — in San Francisco for the first time in nearly 40 years.
The future of democracy will remain on the ballot for the foreseeable future, writes Adam Shanks in a Special to The Examiner.
Prop. 50 was only the beginning
For Democrats, the fight for democracy is only in the first round.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The future of democracy will remain on the ballot for the foreseeable future, writes Adam Shanks in a Special to The Examiner.
“Many families who were just getting by are now feeling that strain more deeply," says one nonprofit employee.
SF nonprofits step up amid SNAP lapse
Local orgs are continuing to provide food aid to some of The City's most vulnerable residents.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“Many families who were just getting by are now feeling that strain more deeply," says one nonprofit employee.
The measure would temporarily replace congressional district boundaries to give Democrats a potential edge at the ballot box next year, in 2028 and 2030, particularly in five districts.
California congressional redraw passes
State will redistrict for 2026, '28, '30 House elections.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The measure would temporarily replace congressional district boundaries to give Democrats a potential edge at the ballot box next year, in 2028 and 2030, particularly in five districts.
About 30 years ago, Brewster Kahle spearheaded what many might even now consider an outlandish project: archiving as much of the World Wide Web as possible.
After milestone, Internet Archive looks to future
Founder Kahle talks working with AI, saving 3D games.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
About 30 years ago, Brewster Kahle spearheaded what many might even now consider an outlandish project: archiving as much of the World Wide Web as possible.
Those affected by the layoffs are largely mid-level managers and software engineers, according to a letter.
Amazon cutting more than 100 in SF
Retail giant laying off hundreds more statewide
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Those affected by the layoffs are largely mid-level managers and software engineers, according to a letter.
City officials had said the cost of rehabilitating the structure, as many of its fans passionately wanted, would be $29 million.
Arts Commission OKs Vaillancourt Fountain removal
SF to put the huge concrete structure in storage.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
City officials had said the cost of rehabilitating the structure, as many of its fans passionately wanted, would be $29 million.
Wednesday marks the opening of the Union Square Ice Skating Rink, a tradition that turns the shopping district’s public plaza into a winter paradise.
'Holiday magic' descends on Union Square
Merchants plan holiday festivities as outdoor ice skating starts.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Wednesday marks the opening of the Union Square Ice Skating Rink, a tradition that turns the shopping district’s public plaza into a winter paradise.
The NFL and the Bay Area Host Committee on Monday announced the first set of venues that will be part of a weeklong extravaganza leading up to football’s biggest game of the season.
Restaurants ready for Super Bowl LX's SF presence
Multiple events set for downtown, concerts at Bill Graham.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The NFL and the Bay Area Host Committee on Monday announced the first set of venues that will be part of a weeklong extravaganza leading up to football’s biggest game of the season.
The six-week program provides technical assistance, mentorship and training.
SF, nonprofits, DoorDash team to boost restaurants
Six-week initiative provides technical assistance, mentorship and training programs.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The six-week program provides technical assistance, mentorship and training.
OPINION: Speaker Emerita Pelosi has no committee assignments, but her stature gives her unparalleled influence, writes Marc Sandalow.
Election Day to start Pelosi’s countdown clock
Once the polls close, attention shifts to House speaker emerita's future
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November 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
OPINION: Speaker Emerita Pelosi has no committee assignments, but her stature gives her unparalleled influence, writes Marc Sandalow.
Here are 18 events to check out this week in The City.
Fall into the start of November with these 18 SF events
A new month brings food festivals, ice skating and live performances to The City.
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November 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Here are 18 events to check out this week in The City.