The San Francisco Standard
@sfstandard.com
Finally, the new news company that San Francisco deserves.
Bad day to be a Waymo (and even worse to be inside or stuck behind one). A widespread blackout left robotaxis stalled across the city, causing traffic chaos Saturday night.
Read more: sfstandard.com/2025/12/20/w...
Read more: sfstandard.com/2025/12/20/w...
December 21, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Bad day to be a Waymo (and even worse to be inside or stuck behind one). A widespread blackout left robotaxis stalled across the city, causing traffic chaos Saturday night.
Read more: sfstandard.com/2025/12/20/w...
Read more: sfstandard.com/2025/12/20/w...
For some, he's CA's troll-in-chief. To others, he's a presidential hopeful. But to his kids, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is another concerned father trying to curb the use of AI in his home.
Tune in to our full conversation Gov. Gavin Newsom on "Pacific Standard Time": bit.ly/4pONPG7
Tune in to our full conversation Gov. Gavin Newsom on "Pacific Standard Time": bit.ly/4pONPG7
Newsom worries AI will make it hard for your kids to get a job
Plus, four other takeaways from the governor’s conversation on our podcast “Pacific Standard Time.”
bit.ly
December 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
For some, he's CA's troll-in-chief. To others, he's a presidential hopeful. But to his kids, @gavinnewsom.bsky.social is another concerned father trying to curb the use of AI in his home.
Tune in to our full conversation Gov. Gavin Newsom on "Pacific Standard Time": bit.ly/4pONPG7
Tune in to our full conversation Gov. Gavin Newsom on "Pacific Standard Time": bit.ly/4pONPG7
These hand gestures could only belong to our latest Pacific Standard Time guest. Any guesses? 👀🖐️
December 17, 2025 at 9:03 PM
These hand gestures could only belong to our latest Pacific Standard Time guest. Any guesses? 👀🖐️
Waymo’s 2025 Year in Review is out, which means it’s time for the city’s Waymo addicts to come forward 🚙 ✨
Were you a Power Rider? Wanderer? Explorer?? Drop your recap screenshot below👇
Were you a Power Rider? Wanderer? Explorer?? Drop your recap screenshot below👇
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Waymo’s 2025 Year in Review is out, which means it’s time for the city’s Waymo addicts to come forward 🚙 ✨
Were you a Power Rider? Wanderer? Explorer?? Drop your recap screenshot below👇
Were you a Power Rider? Wanderer? Explorer?? Drop your recap screenshot below👇
Breaking: Mayor Daniel Lurie has appointed
Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn.
Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn.
Derrick Lew named San Francisco’s police chief
Lew, 52, received a medal of honor after nearly being shot in 2006 and led the city’s effort to crack down on drug dealing.
bit.ly
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Breaking: Mayor Daniel Lurie has appointed
Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn.
Derrick Lew as police chief amid city’s tough-on-crime turn.
That’s a wrap on 2025 in SF 🎁 Happy Spotify Wrapped Day to those who observe.
December 3, 2025 at 9:26 PM
That’s a wrap on 2025 in SF 🎁 Happy Spotify Wrapped Day to those who observe.
Rest in peace to a San Francisco legend, Claude the albino alligator 🐊🤍
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Rest in peace to a San Francisco legend, Claude the albino alligator 🐊🤍
For those who find themselves hungrily wandering Stonestown Galleria this Black Friday: We ranked all 27 restaurants in the beloved mall — from worst to first.
The best — and worst — things to eat at Stonestown Galleria
We ate at and ranked every restaurant at San Francisco’s best mall, from Supreme Dumpling and Le Soleil to Onigilly and Shake Shack.
bit.ly
November 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
For those who find themselves hungrily wandering Stonestown Galleria this Black Friday: We ranked all 27 restaurants in the beloved mall — from worst to first.
A wild Kiri sighting 🚒✨
November 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
A wild Kiri sighting 🚒✨
In the first episode of “Pacific Standard Time,” The Standard asks Mayor Marquette Hawkins what his small desert city can do to take on the federal government’s detainment machine — and why he isn't fighting back.
Can this tiny California town do anything to kick out ICE?
California City is a tiny town that’s become home to the state’s largest ICE detention center. Residents want it gone, but the mayor is struggling to do anything about it.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In the first episode of “Pacific Standard Time,” The Standard asks Mayor Marquette Hawkins what his small desert city can do to take on the federal government’s detainment machine — and why he isn't fighting back.
SFPD has released video footage of the Nov. 9 incident in which a police officer had shot a dog and its owner after an unleashed attack on Market Street.
Read more and watch the full video: bit.ly/4pitfgn
Read more and watch the full video: bit.ly/4pitfgn
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
SFPD has released video footage of the Nov. 9 incident in which a police officer had shot a dog and its owner after an unleashed attack on Market Street.
Read more and watch the full video: bit.ly/4pitfgn
Read more and watch the full video: bit.ly/4pitfgn
Massive airship spotted over the Marina 👀
🎥: Madison Ginnett
🎥: Madison Ginnett
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Massive airship spotted over the Marina 👀
🎥: Madison Ginnett
🎥: Madison Ginnett
ICYMI: We’re launching “Pacific Standard Time” — a weekly show about what’s happening in California and why it matters. From culture and tech to politics and entertainment, we'll unpack how the state sets the stage for the rest of the country.
Listen to the trailer: bit.ly/43z6ixf
Listen to the trailer: bit.ly/43z6ixf
November 17, 2025 at 7:05 PM
ICYMI: We’re launching “Pacific Standard Time” — a weekly show about what’s happening in California and why it matters. From culture and tech to politics and entertainment, we'll unpack how the state sets the stage for the rest of the country.
Listen to the trailer: bit.ly/43z6ixf
Listen to the trailer: bit.ly/43z6ixf
Breaking: Two days before his fatal shooting, Laney College athletic director and Netflix star John Beam publicly voiced concerns about safety on campus.
John Beam voiced concerns about Laney College safety days before killing
The beloved coach and Netflix star was particularly uneasy about safety in the campus field house where he was fatally shot two days later.
sfstandard.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Breaking: Two days before his fatal shooting, Laney College athletic director and Netflix star John Beam publicly voiced concerns about safety on campus.
Breaking: Sunset Supervisor Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz has agreed to resign after scandals over pet store, finances.
Sunset Supervisor Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz to resign after scandals over pet store, finances
Sunset Supervisor Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz has agreed to resign after scandals over pet store, finances.
sfstandard.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Breaking: Sunset Supervisor Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz has agreed to resign after scandals over pet store, finances.
Introducing "Pacific Standard Time" — a weekly news show about what’s happening in California and why it matters.
Hosted by @emilydreyfuss.bsky.social and @jessealejandro.bsky.social, with episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4hWgLc7
Hosted by @emilydreyfuss.bsky.social and @jessealejandro.bsky.social, with episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4hWgLc7
November 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Introducing "Pacific Standard Time" — a weekly news show about what’s happening in California and why it matters.
Hosted by @emilydreyfuss.bsky.social and @jessealejandro.bsky.social, with episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4hWgLc7
Hosted by @emilydreyfuss.bsky.social and @jessealejandro.bsky.social, with episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4hWgLc7
The Northern Lights made a surprise appearance over the Bay last night 💫 Who else caught it?
📷: Pankaj Bhargava
📷: Pankaj Bhargava
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Northern Lights made a surprise appearance over the Bay last night 💫 Who else caught it?
📷: Pankaj Bhargava
📷: Pankaj Bhargava
Michael Jacobs is accused of decapitating one woman and trying to kill another in 2018. His mental health issues have kept him out of the courtroom — until now.
Christine Moyer’s accused killer heads to trial
Michael Jacobs is accused of nearly beheading a woman and trying to kill another.
sfstandard.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Michael Jacobs is accused of decapitating one woman and trying to kill another in 2018. His mental health issues have kept him out of the courtroom — until now.
The appointment of Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz for District 4 Supervisor comes two months after voters recalled her predecessor, Joel Engardio.
Lurie picks 29-year-old former pet store owner to represent Sunset
The appointment of Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz, a political novice, comes two months after voters recalled her predecessor, Joel Engardio.
sfstandard.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The appointment of Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz for District 4 Supervisor comes two months after voters recalled her predecessor, Joel Engardio.
Happening now: San Francisco is officially enforcing new limits on RVs and trailers in a push to clear encampments.
Any large vehicle parked longer than two hours is getting towed. More videos below 🧵
🎥: David Sjostedt
Any large vehicle parked longer than two hours is getting towed. More videos below 🧵
🎥: David Sjostedt
November 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Happening now: San Francisco is officially enforcing new limits on RVs and trailers in a push to clear encampments.
Any large vehicle parked longer than two hours is getting towed. More videos below 🧵
🎥: David Sjostedt
Any large vehicle parked longer than two hours is getting towed. More videos below 🧵
🎥: David Sjostedt
After voters overwhelmingly approved Prop 50, California Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit calling the redistricting measure "unconstitutional."
California Republicans challenge Prop. 50 in federal court
The state’s newly redrawn congressional map is “unconstitutional”, according to Republicans.
sfstandard.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
After voters overwhelmingly approved Prop 50, California Republicans have filed a federal lawsuit calling the redistricting measure "unconstitutional."
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a victory speech at the California Democratic HQ in Sacramento after a sweeping win for Proposition 50, Democrats, and his likely presidential campaign.
🎥: Hannah Wiley
🎥: Hannah Wiley
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a victory speech at the California Democratic HQ in Sacramento after a sweeping win for Proposition 50, Democrats, and his likely presidential campaign.
🎥: Hannah Wiley
🎥: Hannah Wiley
Prop. 50 wins: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting measure easily won in Tuesday’s special election, a dramatic finale to California Democrats’ three-month gerrymandering war with Republicans.
Democrats — and Gavin Newsom — win Prop. 50 battle in redistricting war against Trump
Prop. 50 will give Democrats a boost in next year’s midterm elections and Newsom a jump-start on his likely presidential campaign.
sfstandard.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Prop. 50 wins: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting measure easily won in Tuesday’s special election, a dramatic finale to California Democrats’ three-month gerrymandering war with Republicans.
Despite the party’s likely victory in Tuesday’s special election, Democrats still have a long battle ahead to regain the power they lost in 2024.
Prop. 50 gave Democrats a fight. Can they win the long game?
Despite the party’s likely victory in Tuesday’s special election, Democrats still have a long battle ahead to regain the power they lost in 2024.
sfstandard.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Despite the party’s likely victory in Tuesday’s special election, Democrats still have a long battle ahead to regain the power they lost in 2024.
Out of these groups — who are you trick-or-treating with in SF tonight? 👻
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Out of these groups — who are you trick-or-treating with in SF tonight? 👻