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Trump’s EPA is running roughshod over all California’s environmental protections, so the state is suing to keep as many of them as intact as possible, the latest being our rollback of how much greenhouse gases can be emitted into the environment. buff.ly/v7O6reC
Newsom and California Sue Trump Administration Again, This Time Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Trump’s EPA is running roughshod over all California’s environmental protections, so the state is suing to keep as many of them as intact as possible, the latest being our rollback of how much…
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February 14, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Trump’s EPA is running roughshod over all California’s environmental protections, so the state is suing to keep as many of them as intact as possible, the latest being our rollback of how much greenhouse gases can be emitted into the environment. buff.ly/v7O6reC
Bad Bunny took the world by storm during his Super Bowl Halftime Show, and so did the 400 mostly local performers in the now-famous “grass bunny” costumes who are sharing their experiences all over the internet. buff.ly/NS1mBz4
The Internet Can’t Get Enough of the Bushes from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Bad Bunny took the world by storm during his Super Bowl Halftime Show, and so did the 400 mostly local performers in the now-famous “grass bunny” costumes who are sharing their experiences all over…
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February 13, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Bad Bunny took the world by storm during his Super Bowl Halftime Show, and so did the 400 mostly local performers in the now-famous “grass bunny” costumes who are sharing their experiences all over the internet. buff.ly/NS1mBz4
A new diner debuts on Polk, Cenaduria Elvira makes a splash in Oakland's Jack London Square, and the Chronicle reviews Dingles Public House, all in This Week in Food. buff.ly/aF19KXd
This Week In Food: New Diner Food on Polk
A new diner debuts on Polk, Cenaduria Elvira makes a splash in Oakland's Jack London Square, and the Chronicle reviews Dingles Public House, all in This Week in Food.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
A new diner debuts on Polk, Cenaduria Elvira makes a splash in Oakland's Jack London Square, and the Chronicle reviews Dingles Public House, all in This Week in Food. buff.ly/aF19KXd
A car went through the front windows of gourmet supermarket Oliver's in Santa Rosa Friday morning, leaving six people injured and significant damage to the store. buff.ly/IgFfkJO
Five Injured After Car Crashes In Oliver's Supermarket In Santa Rosa
A car went through the front windows of gourmet supermarket Oliver's in Santa Rosa Friday morning, leaving six people injured and significant damage to the store.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
A car went through the front windows of gourmet supermarket Oliver's in Santa Rosa Friday morning, leaving six people injured and significant damage to the store. buff.ly/IgFfkJO
These days some of you only know Rose Pak as the name on a Muni station, and that is too bad. She was an elbows-out, combative political force who was never afraid to speak her mind, which was always on display at the annual Chinese New Year Parade. buff.ly/qcF5AuJ
Remembering When Rose Park Used to Harangue Politicians From the Stage at the Chinese New Year Parade
These days some of you only know Rose Pak as the name on a Muni station, and that is too bad. She was an elbows-out, combative political force who was never afraid to speak her mind, which was always…
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February 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
These days some of you only know Rose Pak as the name on a Muni station, and that is too bad. She was an elbows-out, combative political force who was never afraid to speak her mind, which was always on display at the annual Chinese New Year Parade. buff.ly/qcF5AuJ
A PG&E executive testified that Mayor Lurie demanded the lights be turned back on during the Dec. 20 blackout for his daughter's ‘Nutcracker’ performance, but now PG&E is backtracking on that claim. buff.ly/2QNqlsD
There’s Fresh Friction Between Lurie and PG&E Over Day-of-Blackout ‘Nutcracker’ Performance
A PG&E executive testified that Mayor Lurie demanded the lights be turned back on during the Dec. 20 blackout for his daughter's ‘Nutcracker’ performance, but now PG&E is backtracking on that claim.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:37 PM
A PG&E executive testified that Mayor Lurie demanded the lights be turned back on during the Dec. 20 blackout for his daughter's ‘Nutcracker’ performance, but now PG&E is backtracking on that claim. buff.ly/2QNqlsD
The San Francisco teachers' union and the SF Unified School District reached a tentative deal that was announced at 6 am Friday, after four days on strike, with the union getting a key benefit they had been seeking. buff.ly/uaf4VdX
Teachers' Strike Ends After Early Morning Deal, Schools Still Closed 'til Wednesday
The San Francisco teachers' union and the SF Unified School District reached a tentative deal that was announced at 6 am Friday, after four days on strike, with the union getting a key benefit they…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The San Francisco teachers' union and the SF Unified School District reached a tentative deal that was announced at 6 am Friday, after four days on strike, with the union getting a key benefit they had been seeking. buff.ly/uaf4VdX
A teen was charged with last November's shooting at Ocean Beach, the Puppy Bowl got higher ratings than Kid Rock’s halftime show; and activists just replaced the Stonewall Pride flag that the Trump administration tore down. buff.ly/uI6PYly
Day Around the Bay: Pride Flag Re-Raised at Stonewall After Trump Administration Tore It Down
A teen was charged with last November's shooting at Ocean Beach, the Puppy Bowl got higher ratings than Kid Rock’s halftime show; and activists just replaced the Stonewall Pride flag that the Trump…
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February 13, 2026 at 3:56 AM
A teen was charged with last November's shooting at Ocean Beach, the Puppy Bowl got higher ratings than Kid Rock’s halftime show; and activists just replaced the Stonewall Pride flag that the Trump administration tore down. buff.ly/uI6PYly
A ho-hum item on Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors agenda has turned into a full-blown witch-hunt for Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who says he’s launching an investigation into some fellow supe he claims leaked confidential info. buff.ly/x9jHRG5
Sup. Dorsey Threatening to Censure or Even Remove Mystery Supervisor He Says Leaked Information
A ho-hum item on Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors agenda has turned into a full-blown witch-hunt for Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who says he’s launching an investigation into some fellow supe he claims…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:34 AM
A ho-hum item on Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors agenda has turned into a full-blown witch-hunt for Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who says he’s launching an investigation into some fellow supe he claims leaked confidential info. buff.ly/x9jHRG5
Is AI coming for most of your jobs? Maybe not. But some of them? Yes, probably. And we're seeing another wave of AI industry insiders speaking out publicly and making some grave statements. buff.ly/aR6vRyE
AI Insiders Are Sounding Alarms, and the Guy Who Wrote That Viral Post Says He's Not Being Alarmist
Is AI coming for most of your jobs? Maybe not. But some of them? Yes, probably. And we're seeing another wave of AI industry insiders speaking out publicly and making some grave statements.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Is AI coming for most of your jobs? Maybe not. But some of them? Yes, probably. And we're seeing another wave of AI industry insiders speaking out publicly and making some grave statements. buff.ly/aR6vRyE
We now have the early news about the first big fall restaurant opening on the books for San Francisco, and it's a new, unnamed project from Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group. buff.ly/jDwwSDx
New Restaurant From Team Behind Trestle and Vault Coming to China Basin
We now have the early news about the first big fall restaurant opening on the books for San Francisco, and its a new, unnamed project from Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:57 PM
We now have the early news about the first big fall restaurant opening on the books for San Francisco, and it's a new, unnamed project from Hi Neighbor Hospitality Group. buff.ly/jDwwSDx
Negotiations went later than they have typically been going on Wednesday night as a deal between the SF Unified School District and the teachers' union remains elusive. buff.ly/NqCeqKj
Still No Deal as SF Teachers' Strike Enters Fourth Day
Negotiations went later than they have typically been going on Wednesday night as a deal between the SF Unified School District and the teachers' union remains elusive.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Negotiations went later than they have typically been going on Wednesday night as a deal between the SF Unified School District and the teachers' union remains elusive. buff.ly/NqCeqKj
A 73-year-old woman was struck in the head while having her purse stolen in Oakland; a Sonoma County fire engine was involved in an injury crash; and we can expect a break in the rain now until Sunday.
Thursday Morning What's Up: A Break In the Rain
A 73-year-old woman was struck in the head while having her purse stolen in Oakland; a Sonoma County fire engine was involved in an injury crash; and we can expect a break in the rain now until…
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February 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
A 73-year-old woman was struck in the head while having her purse stolen in Oakland; a Sonoma County fire engine was involved in an injury crash; and we can expect a break in the rain now until Sunday.
During the general strike on January 30, the folks at Fleetwood Fine Goods in the Inner Richmond began offering free “F*ck ICE” screenprints, which was met with huge success, and they’re continuing the service. buff.ly/9kvGf1F
Shop in SF’s Inner Richmond Will Screenprint ‘F*ck ICE’ For Free on Items the Public Brings In
During the general strike on January 30, the folks at Fleetwood Fine Goods in the Inner Richmond began offering free “F*ck ICE” screenprints, which was met with huge success, and they’re continuing…
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February 12, 2026 at 4:46 PM
During the general strike on January 30, the folks at Fleetwood Fine Goods in the Inner Richmond began offering free “F*ck ICE” screenprints, which was met with huge success, and they’re continuing the service. buff.ly/9kvGf1F
It’s ‘bottoms up’ at more SF movie theaters, as the Board of Supervisors just social-lubricated the red tape around alcohol sales at movie houses. buff.ly/j1KyNfU
More SF Movie Theaters Can Sell Beer and Wine After Supervisors Relax the Rules
It’s ‘bottoms up’ at more SF movie theaters, as the Board of Supervisors just social-lubricated the red tape around alcohol sales at movie houses.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:17 AM
It’s ‘bottoms up’ at more SF movie theaters, as the Board of Supervisors just social-lubricated the red tape around alcohol sales at movie houses. buff.ly/j1KyNfU
SF schools will remain closed again Thursday as strike talks continue; a long-planned transit-oriented development at West Oakland BART is getting underway; and an assistant principal in San Jose was arrested in a child exploitation sting. buff.ly/2EygnfG
Day Around the Bay: Large Development By West Oakland BART Breaks Ground
SF schools will remain closed again Thursday as strike talks continue; a long-planned transit-oriented development at West Oakland BART is getting underway; and an assistant principal in San Jose was…
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February 12, 2026 at 1:11 AM
SF schools will remain closed again Thursday as strike talks continue; a long-planned transit-oriented development at West Oakland BART is getting underway; and an assistant principal in San Jose was arrested in a child exploitation sting. buff.ly/2EygnfG
Did you know that the Bay Area was created out of something called a drowned river valley? Do you know the history of how Treasure Island was created out of nothing in the 1930s? A fun new video includes these fun facts and more. buff.ly/lmkXVah
Video: Mount Diablo Has One of the Most Expansive Views In the West, and More Fun Facts About the Bay Area
Did you know that the Bay Area was created out of something called a drowned river valley? Do you know the history of how Treasure Island was created out of nothing in the 1930s? A fun new video…
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February 12, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Did you know that the Bay Area was created out of something called a drowned river valley? Do you know the history of how Treasure Island was created out of nothing in the 1930s? A fun new video includes these fun facts and more. buff.ly/lmkXVah
Concerned families, teachers, and community members packed the house at the San Jose Unified School District’s community meeting Tuesday evening after receiving news last week that up to a third of its elementary schools could be closing. buff.ly/pjyVxmY
San Jose Parents, Teachers Blindsided By Potential Closure of Nine Elementary Schools
Concerned families, teachers, and community members packed the house at the San Jose Unified School District’s community meeting Tuesday evening after receiving news last week that up to a third of…
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February 11, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Concerned families, teachers, and community members packed the house at the San Jose Unified School District’s community meeting Tuesday evening after receiving news last week that up to a third of its elementary schools could be closing. buff.ly/pjyVxmY
There is plenty of finger-pointing going on with the SF teachers' strike, but what seems clear is that the union may be sensing their upper hand at this point, and a resolution before Thursday seems unlikely. buff.ly/i0SAfiG
District Blames Teachers' Union For Leaving the Bargaining Table Early Tuesday Night
There is plenty of finger-pointing going on with the SF teachers' strike, but what seems clear is that the union may be sensing their upper hand at this point, and a resolution before Thursday seems…
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February 11, 2026 at 10:24 PM
There is plenty of finger-pointing going on with the SF teachers' strike, but what seems clear is that the union may be sensing their upper hand at this point, and a resolution before Thursday seems unlikely. buff.ly/i0SAfiG
It typically would not be whale-watching season yet in San Francisco Bay, but a few gray whales, possibly due to changes in their feeding grounds up north, are making early stops in the Bay. buff.ly/PaLfULa
Several Gray Whales Make 'Unseasonably Early' Appearance In the Bay
It typically would not be whale-watching season yet in San Francisco Bay, but a few gray whales, possibly due to changes in their feeding grounds up north, are making early stops in the Bay.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:44 PM
It typically would not be whale-watching season yet in San Francisco Bay, but a few gray whales, possibly due to changes in their feeding grounds up north, are making early stops in the Bay. buff.ly/PaLfULa
Another celebrity who was in town for the Super Bowl, retired Philadelphia Eagles center and soon-to-be brother-in-law of Taylor Swift Jason Kelce, did a "Beer Bucket List" video hitting multiple San Francisco landmarks, and cracking a cold one in front of each. buff.ly/3XGnKD2
Jason Kelce Ran Around San Francisco Drinking Beers, and Filmed It
Another celebrity who was in town for the Super Bowl, retired Philadelphia Eagles center and soon-to-be brother-in-law of Taylor Swift Jason Kelce, did a "Beer Bucket List" video hitting multiple San…
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February 11, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Another celebrity who was in town for the Super Bowl, retired Philadelphia Eagles center and soon-to-be brother-in-law of Taylor Swift Jason Kelce, did a "Beer Bucket List" video hitting multiple San Francisco landmarks, and cracking a cold one in front of each. buff.ly/3XGnKD2
Five people, including two from the Bay Area, have been sentenced to prison terms and restitution for their parts in a strange fraud scheme involving the creation of sham driver and customer accounts on the DoorDash platform. buff.ly/lrfIisH
Two Bay Area Men Among Five Sentenced to Prison For Scheme to Steal $2.5M From DoorDash
Five people, including two from the Bay Area, have been sentenced to prison terms and restitution for their parts in a strange fraud scheme involving the creation of sham driver and customer accounts…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Five people, including two from the Bay Area, have been sentenced to prison terms and restitution for their parts in a strange fraud scheme involving the creation of sham driver and customer accounts on the DoorDash platform. buff.ly/lrfIisH
On Tuesday, the SF Board of Supervisors promised that the currently closed Mission Cultural Center will stay put and reopen no matter what. buff.ly/DyLp0we
SF Supervisors Vow to Keep Mission Cultural Center at Its Current Home, Regardless of Financial Problems
This is more than just a symbolic resolution, because the city owns the building, and the SF Board of Supervisors promised that the currently closed Mission Cultural Center will stay put and reopen…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
On Tuesday, the SF Board of Supervisors promised that the currently closed Mission Cultural Center will stay put and reopen no matter what. buff.ly/DyLp0we
San Francisco public school teachers are making national headlines as they head into day three of a historic strike, with talks between union and district representatives slowly progressing, and teachers are planning to form a human banner at Ocean Beach today. buff.ly/4d3RQ7g
SF Teachers’ Strike to Bring Human Banner to Ocean Beach Wednesday
San Francisco public school teachers are making national headlines as they head into day three of a historic strike, with talks between union and district representatives slowly progressing and other…
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February 11, 2026 at 5:44 PM
San Francisco public school teachers are making national headlines as they head into day three of a historic strike, with talks between union and district representatives slowly progressing, and teachers are planning to form a human banner at Ocean Beach today. buff.ly/4d3RQ7g
The Trump administration tore down the Pride flag at Stonewall; turns out the pastor who did the Bad Bunny halftime show wedding is from Sacramento; and the SF teachers’ strike will indeed barrel into Wednesday. buff.ly/yagJRW2
Day Around the Bay: Sure Enough, School Canceled for Wednesday as Teacher’s Strike Still Not Resolved
The Trump administration tore down the Pride flag at Stonewall; turns out the pastor who did the Bad Bunny halftime show wedding is from Sacramento; and the SF teachers’ strike will indeed barrel…
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February 11, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The Trump administration tore down the Pride flag at Stonewall; turns out the pastor who did the Bad Bunny halftime show wedding is from Sacramento; and the SF teachers’ strike will indeed barrel into Wednesday. buff.ly/yagJRW2