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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.
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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.
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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? 👻
When we asked what you call this area at the center of San Francisco, hundreds of you responded. The results are officially in: sfstandard.com/2025/10/31/s...
October 31, 2025 at 10:20 PM
When we asked what you call this area at the center of San Francisco, hundreds of you responded. The results are officially in: sfstandard.com/2025/10/31/s...
Join us next week for a conversation on how young men are shaping Silicon Valley in the age of AI. ⚡️
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
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Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/43Dnrpq
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Join us next week for a conversation on how young men are shaping Silicon Valley in the age of AI. ⚡️
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/43Dnrpq
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/43Dnrpq
The Standard’s Garrett Leahy visited the Ocheltree-Truong family in the home where they would soon die. New details and old messages shed light on the tragedy.
San Francisco murder-suicide: Reporter had contacts with family before deaths
The Standard’s Garrett Leahy visited the Ocheltree-Truong family in the home where they would soon die. New details and old messages shed light on the tragedy.
sfstandard.com
October 31, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Standard’s Garrett Leahy visited the Ocheltree-Truong family in the home where they would soon die. New details and old messages shed light on the tragedy.
In the name of journalism: what neighborhood is this?
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In the name of journalism: what neighborhood is this?
Introducing: The Standard's Halloween Candy Bracket 🎃🍬 Fill yours out and let the discourse begin.
October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Introducing: The Standard's Halloween Candy Bracket 🎃🍬 Fill yours out and let the discourse begin.
That’s a wrap 🎬 Huge thanks to everyone who bundled up for Edward Scissorhands at the Presidio — the perfect finale to this season of Sundown Cinema! This series wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 ✨
📸: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
📸: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
October 29, 2025 at 12:08 AM
That’s a wrap 🎬 Huge thanks to everyone who bundled up for Edward Scissorhands at the Presidio — the perfect finale to this season of Sundown Cinema! This series wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 ✨
📸: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
📸: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
Last-minute SF Halloween costume: secured 👻
October 28, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Last-minute SF Halloween costume: secured 👻
Photo: More than 1000 protesters marched through downtown San Francisco Thursday evening. Nearby padel players appeared peacefully unaware as the crowd moved past the glass-enclosed court.
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Photo: More than 1000 protesters marched through downtown San Francisco Thursday evening. Nearby padel players appeared peacefully unaware as the crowd moved past the glass-enclosed court.
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
More than 1,000 protestors marched from Embarcadero Plaza to the Department of Homeland Security building Thursday evening, decrying Trump, ICE, and federal troops in the Bay Area.
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
October 24, 2025 at 4:19 AM
More than 1,000 protestors marched from Embarcadero Plaza to the Department of Homeland Security building Thursday evening, decrying Trump, ICE, and federal troops in the Bay Area.
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
📷: Benjamin Fanjoy
It’s been a wild 24 hours. Here are scenes from the front lines on one of the most historic days in recent San Francisco history.
Photos: The federal crackdown that wasn’t
Scenes from the front lines on one of the most historic days in recent San Francisco history.
sfstandard.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:17 AM
It’s been a wild 24 hours. Here are scenes from the front lines on one of the most historic days in recent San Francisco history.
Happening now: CHP officers in riot gear have arrived at Coast Guard Island following a morning of protests in the East Bay.
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
October 23, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Happening now: CHP officers in riot gear have arrived at Coast Guard Island following a morning of protests in the East Bay.
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
Protesters gathered on the road leading from Oakland to Coast Guard Island, opposing the deployment of CBP and other federal agents sent to crack down immigration enforcement in the Bay Area.
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades and Minh Connors
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades and Minh Connors
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Protesters gathered on the road leading from Oakland to Coast Guard Island, opposing the deployment of CBP and other federal agents sent to crack down immigration enforcement in the Bay Area.
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades and Minh Connors
🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades and Minh Connors
Protesters and federal agents clashed early Thursday at the single road connecting Oakland to the Coast Guard base, which will be used as a staging ground for President Trump’s long-threatened crackdown in the Bay Area.
Read more: bit.ly/4niKbly
Read more: bit.ly/4niKbly
October 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Protesters and federal agents clashed early Thursday at the single road connecting Oakland to the Coast Guard base, which will be used as a staging ground for President Trump’s long-threatened crackdown in the Bay Area.
Read more: bit.ly/4niKbly
Read more: bit.ly/4niKbly
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NEW: Supervisor Jackie Fielder is calling for a public hearing into a multimillion-dollar contract Mayor Lurie’s office signed with software company OpenGov after city staffers expressed concern over its cost and performance.
✍️ Story by Gabe Greschler & me
sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/s...
✍️ Story by Gabe Greschler & me
sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/s...
Supervisor demands answers on Mayor Lurie’s unusual tech contract
Jackie Fielder is questioning a $5.9 million contract after a Standard investigation found Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office may have given the tech firm preferential treatment.
sfstandard.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
NEW: Supervisor Jackie Fielder is calling for a public hearing into a multimillion-dollar contract Mayor Lurie’s office signed with software company OpenGov after city staffers expressed concern over its cost and performance.
✍️ Story by Gabe Greschler & me
sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/s...
✍️ Story by Gabe Greschler & me
sfstandard.com/2025/10/21/s...
Breaking: The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that an unknown number of federal agents will arrive in the Bay Area starting Thursday.
Customs and Border Protection agents heading to Alameda’s Coast Guard island
The Coast Guard in Alameda is expecting Customs and Border Protection agents to arrive Thursday.
sfstandard.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Breaking: The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that an unknown number of federal agents will arrive in the Bay Area starting Thursday.
Join us on Nov. 6 for a conversation unpacking the new tech archetype dominating the AI age ⚡️
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/4heDiR7
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/4heDiR7
October 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Join us on Nov. 6 for a conversation unpacking the new tech archetype dominating the AI age ⚡️
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/4heDiR7
Featuring:
👉 @ericbahn.bsky.social of @hustlefundvc.bsky.social
👉 @jasmine.bsky.social of jasmi.news
👉 Max Marchione of Superpower
👉 Jaspar Carmichael-Jack of Artisan
Tickets: bit.ly/4heDiR7
We're closing out the Sundown Cinema season on October 23 with "Edward Scissorhands" and a Halloween costume contest at the Presidio 🎬 👻
Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for bringing the magic! 🙌 RSVP for a chance to win reserved seating: sfstandard.fillout.com/t/a161X4SG27us
Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for bringing the magic! 🙌 RSVP for a chance to win reserved seating: sfstandard.fillout.com/t/a161X4SG27us
October 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
We're closing out the Sundown Cinema season on October 23 with "Edward Scissorhands" and a Halloween costume contest at the Presidio 🎬 👻
Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for bringing the magic! 🙌 RSVP for a chance to win reserved seating: sfstandard.fillout.com/t/a161X4SG27us
Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for bringing the magic! 🙌 RSVP for a chance to win reserved seating: sfstandard.fillout.com/t/a161X4SG27us