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Transit fans toast to the final rides of the last 90s-era Breda light-rail train on the J-Church line; a former Newsom aide is indicted for stealing funds from Becerra; and there was a shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School, the second in 18 months. buff.ly/HSzrxeb
Day Around the Bay: Bye Bye, Breda Train
Transit fans toast to the final rides of the last 90s-era Breda light-rail train on the J-Church line; a former Newsom aide is indicted for stealing funds from Becerra; and there was a shooting at…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Transit fans toast to the final rides of the last 90s-era Breda light-rail train on the J-Church line; a former Newsom aide is indicted for stealing funds from Becerra; and there was a shooting at Oakland's Skyline High School, the second in 18 months. buff.ly/HSzrxeb
A big fish in the Sheng Thao scandal may be ready to turn evidence against Thao and the people accused of bribing her, as San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo might sing like a bird to avoid prison time. buff.ly/PkNWLSc
San Leandro City Councilmember Dragged Into Sheng Thao Scandal May Be on Verge of the Feds Flipping Him
A big fish in the Sheng Thao scandal may be ready to turn evidence against Thao and the people accused of bribing her, as San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo might sing like a bird to avoid…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
A big fish in the Sheng Thao scandal may be ready to turn evidence against Thao and the people accused of bribing her, as San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo might sing like a bird to avoid prison time. buff.ly/PkNWLSc
In what will be the 19th annual iteration of the festival, Bay Area chef Charlie Palmer's renowned Pigs & Pinot returns to Healdsburg in a new location in March, with a unique, all-star roster of father-son chef teams. buff.ly/EQuzrw7
Pigs & Pinot Returns to Healdsburg With Chefs Charlie Palmer, Emeril Lagasse, and Wolfgang Puck Cooking With Their Sons
In what will be the 19th annual interation of the festival, Bay Area chef Charlie Palmer's renowned Pigs & Pinot returns to Healdsburg in a new location in March, with a unique, all-star roster of…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:14 AM
In what will be the 19th annual iteration of the festival, Bay Area chef Charlie Palmer's renowned Pigs & Pinot returns to Healdsburg in a new location in March, with a unique, all-star roster of father-son chef teams. buff.ly/EQuzrw7
A conglomerate of big-name banks just finally bought the San Francisco Centre mall for a fraction of its previous value, though this tells us nothing about what will happen to the mall, as those banks are just going to resell the property. buff.ly/rnLdbOF
Someone Finally Bought the Beleaguered Former Westfield Mall, at Just 10% of Its Previous Value
A conglomerate of big-name banks just finally bought the San Francisco Centre mall for a fraction of its previous value, though this tells us nothing about what will happen to the mall, as those…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
A conglomerate of big-name banks just finally bought the San Francisco Centre mall for a fraction of its previous value, though this tells us nothing about what will happen to the mall, as those banks are just going to resell the property. buff.ly/rnLdbOF
San Mateo County begins a new law enforcement era today with the naming of new Sheriff Kenneth Binder. Binder replaces Sheriff Christina Corpus, whose two-year tenure was rife with controversy, and who retired last month after county supervisors voted to remove her from office. buff.ly/Qs6ekgG
Former Santa Clara County Undersheriff Kenneth Binder Named New San Mateo County Sheriff
San Mateo County begins a new law enforcement era today with the naming of new Sheriff Kenneth Binder. Binder replaces Sheriff Christina Corpus, whose two-year tenure was rife with controversy, and…
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November 12, 2025 at 10:44 PM
San Mateo County begins a new law enforcement era today with the naming of new Sheriff Kenneth Binder. Binder replaces Sheriff Christina Corpus, whose two-year tenure was rife with controversy, and who retired last month after county supervisors voted to remove her from office. buff.ly/Qs6ekgG
We now have the most in-depth peek to date inside the still under-construction Castro Theatre, as crews complete what's been a nearly two-year-long, $41 million renovation project. buff.ly/dhfmFAx
Video: Check Out the Renovation Work Happening Inside the Castro Theatre
We now have one of the most in-depth peeks inside the still under-construction Castro Theatre, as crews complete what's been a nearly two-year-long, $41 million renovation project.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We now have the most in-depth peek to date inside the still under-construction Castro Theatre, as crews complete what's been a nearly two-year-long, $41 million renovation project. buff.ly/dhfmFAx
The spring and summer schedule at the revamped and renovated Castro Theatre is getting filled in further today with the announcement of several film screenings, and confirmation that the SF Silent Film Festival is returning. buff.ly/zSjt7BI
Castro Theatre 2026 Film Events to Include 'Hedwig' Screening, Silent Film Fest
The spring and summer schedule at the revamped and renovated Castro Theatre is getting filled in further today with the announcement of several film screenings, and confirmation that the SF Silent…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The spring and summer schedule at the revamped and renovated Castro Theatre is getting filled in further today with the announcement of several film screenings, and confirmation that the SF Silent Film Festival is returning. buff.ly/zSjt7BI
A vacant city-owned warehouse is going to become the “drunk tank” for people on drugs, as arresting people and trying to sober them up is Mayor Lurie’s latest attempt to cut down on drug use on San Francisco's streets. buff.ly/EdO233v
Lurie’s Latest Fentanyl-Fighting Strategy Is to Arrest Drug Users and Put Them in a ‘Sobering Center’
A vacant city-owned warehouse is going to become the “drunk tank” for people on drugs, as arresting people and trying to sober them up is Mayor Lurie’s latest attempt to cut down on drug use on San…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A vacant city-owned warehouse is going to become the “drunk tank” for people on drugs, as arresting people and trying to sober them up is Mayor Lurie’s latest attempt to cut down on drug use on San Francisco's streets. buff.ly/EdO233v
Waymo announced Wednesday that its cars are officially being deployed on Bay Area freeways, and while not all riders will have access to the service right away, you can theoretically now take a Waymo from SF to San Jose. buff.ly/GOzv0qF
Waymo Launches Freeway Service In Bay Area and LA For Select Users, SFO Service Still to Come
Waymo announced Wednesday that its cars are officially being deployed on Bay Area freeways, and while not all riders will have access to the service right away, you can theoretically now take a Waymo…
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November 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Waymo announced Wednesday that its cars are officially being deployed on Bay Area freeways, and while not all riders will have access to the service right away, you can theoretically now take a Waymo from SF to San Jose. buff.ly/GOzv0qF
A Saturday night road Castro Valley car crash and subsequent brawl is being investigated as road rage, and the 49-year-old man killed in the incident was a father of nine taking his kids for ice cream. buff.ly/5NTeZ2N
Castro Valley Road Rage Incident Takes Life of Father of Nine
A Saturday night road Castro Valley car crash and subsequent brawl is being investigated as road rage, and the 49-year-old man killed in the incident was a father of nine taking his kids for ice…
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November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
A Saturday night road Castro Valley car crash and subsequent brawl is being investigated as road rage, and the 49-year-old man killed in the incident was a father of nine taking his kids for ice cream. buff.ly/5NTeZ2N
Congressional Democrats drop an Epstein bombshell involving Trump; federal enforcement of drug crime in SF has plummeted this year; and the Northern Lights were flickering around the Bay Area Tuesday night. buff.ly/KxiKEIf
Humpday Headlines: Northern Lights Seen Across the Bay Area
Congressional Democrats drop an Epstein bombshell involving Trump; federal enforcement of drug crime in SF has plummeted this year; and the Northern Lights were flickering around the Bay Area Tuesday…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Congressional Democrats drop an Epstein bombshell involving Trump; federal enforcement of drug crime in SF has plummeted this year; and the Northern Lights were flickering around the Bay Area Tuesday night. buff.ly/KxiKEIf
The rain returns Wednesday in all likelihood; BART is jacking up its parking lot prices by as much as 30% on January 1; and the Macy' s Union Square Holiday Tree was lit back up again Monday night with marginal fanfare. buff.ly/QEoSdrI
Day Around the Bay: Union Square Macy’s Holiday Tree is Lit Back Up Again, Everybody
The rain returns Wednesday in all likelihood; BART is jacking up its parking lot prices by as much as 30% on January 1; and the Macy' s Union Square Holiday Tree was lit back up again Monday night…
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The rain returns Wednesday in all likelihood; BART is jacking up its parking lot prices by as much as 30% on January 1; and the Macy' s Union Square Holiday Tree was lit back up again Monday night with marginal fanfare. buff.ly/QEoSdrI
A 35-year-old Utah woman last seen at a beach bonfire the night of Thursday, November 6 at Rio Del Mar Beach has been missing for five days, and authorities are now finding reason to suspect her disappearance may have been foul play. sfist.com/2025/11/11/u...
Utah Woman Has Been Missing Near Santa Cruz For Five Days, Authorities Begin to Suspect Foul Play
A 35-year-old Utah woman last seen at a beach bonfire the night of Thursday, November 6 at Rio Del Mar Beach has been missing for five days, and authorities are now finding reason to suspect her…
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November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A 35-year-old Utah woman last seen at a beach bonfire the night of Thursday, November 6 at Rio Del Mar Beach has been missing for five days, and authorities are now finding reason to suspect her disappearance may have been foul play. sfist.com/2025/11/11/u...
You may have seen this coming, but Monday's small dustup in Berkeley that appears to have left one t-shirt seller bloodied, and that Fox News characterized as sheer bedlam — which it was not — is now going to be investigated by Trump's DOJ. buff.ly/bqqDKYv
Now the Trump Justice Department Says It Is Investigating Monday's Charlie Kirk Protest at UC Berkeley
You may have seen this coming, but Monday's small dustup in Berkeley that appears to have left one t-shirt seller bloodied, and that Fox News characterized as sheer bedlam — which it was not — is now…
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November 12, 2025 at 12:06 AM
You may have seen this coming, but Monday's small dustup in Berkeley that appears to have left one t-shirt seller bloodied, and that Fox News characterized as sheer bedlam — which it was not — is now going to be investigated by Trump's DOJ. buff.ly/bqqDKYv
Before the ice rink at the Tahoe ski resort Heavenly had even opened to the public, a well-known local bear named Charlie decided to test the ice out for himself, and no one was going to tell him he couldn't. buff.ly/o7W6qAC
Tahoe Black Bear Makes Self at Home on Holiday Ice Rink at Heavenly Ski Resort
Before the ice rink at the Tahoe ski resort Heavenly had even opened to the public, a well-known local bear named Charlie decided to test the ice out for himself, and no one was going to tell him he…
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November 12, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Before the ice rink at the Tahoe ski resort Heavenly had even opened to the public, a well-known local bear named Charlie decided to test the ice out for himself, and no one was going to tell him he couldn't. buff.ly/o7W6qAC
As new SF supervisor Beya Alcaraz faces a fresh new scandal about a freezer full of dead animals and a mouse infestation, it seems Mayor Daniel Lurie may not have background-checked his new District 4 appointee. buff.ly/jB1HrsJ
Lurie’s New Supervisor Appointee Faces Bizarre Scandal Over Filthy Conditions, Dead Animals at Pet Store
As new SF supervisor Beya Alcaraz faces a fresh new scandal about a freezer full of dead animals and a mouse infestation, it seems Mayor Daniel Lurie may not have background-checked his new District…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As new SF supervisor Beya Alcaraz faces a fresh new scandal about a freezer full of dead animals and a mouse infestation, it seems Mayor Daniel Lurie may not have background-checked his new District 4 appointee. buff.ly/jB1HrsJ
A woman who was protesting the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco was left with devastating injuries from being sucker-punched by a man who had just shown up to volunteer at the event. She's now suing. buff.ly/K2TQRHB
APEC Protester Seen Being Punched By Volunteer Files Suit, Suspect Seeks Mental Health Diversion
A woman who was protesting the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco was left with devastating injuries from being sucker-punched by a man who had just shown up to volunteer at the event. She's…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A woman who was protesting the November 2023 APEC summit in San Francisco was left with devastating injuries from being sucker-punched by a man who had just shown up to volunteer at the event. She's now suing. buff.ly/K2TQRHB
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi used an event Monday about Covered California open enrollment to sound alarms over the number of Californians who may lose their healthcare due to Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. buff.ly/NiFQUMS
Pelosi Calls Out Republicans Over Healthcare Subsidies, Says 400K Californians Could Be Priced Out
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi used an event Monday about Covered California open enrollment to sound alarms over the number of Californians who may lose their healthcare due to Trump's Big…
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November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi used an event Monday about Covered California open enrollment to sound alarms over the number of Californians who may lose their healthcare due to Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. buff.ly/NiFQUMS
The Charlie Kirk memorial roadshow had its stop in Berkeley Monday night, and one guy hawking Jesus t-shirts got bloodied up in a lone fistfight, though it was otherwise a long night of garden-variety Berkeley rabble-rousing. buff.ly/j63BDY0
Fistfight Kicks Off Charlie Kirk Tribute Event In Berkeley, Four People End Up Getting Arrested
The Charlie Kirk traveling memorial show had its stop in Berkeley Monday night, and one guy hawking Jesus t-shirts got bloodied up in a lone fistfight, though it was otherwise a long night of…
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November 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The Charlie Kirk memorial roadshow had its stop in Berkeley Monday night, and one guy hawking Jesus t-shirts got bloodied up in a lone fistfight, though it was otherwise a long night of garden-variety Berkeley rabble-rousing. buff.ly/j63BDY0
The FAA's mandate to reduce air traffic continues unchanged this week; a significant storm is heading our way; and the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the SNAP situation. buff.ly/nx3Mvxc
Tuesday Morning Topline: Flight Cancellations Continue
The FAA's mandate to reduce air traffic continues unchanged this week; a significant storm is heading our way; and the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the SNAP situation.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The FAA's mandate to reduce air traffic continues unchanged this week; a significant storm is heading our way; and the Supreme Court is expected to rule on the SNAP situation. buff.ly/nx3Mvxc
Video from a runaway Muni light-rail incident next to Duboce Park on September 24 shows that the train operator likely fell asleep at the wheel, and had been hunched over barely awake several minutes before a harrowing incident. buff.ly/lfWH4zp
Onboard Video Shows Muni Driver Likely Asleep at the Wheel During Terrifying Incident By Duboce Park
Video from a runaway Muni light-rail incident next to Duboce Park on September 24 shows that the train operator likely fell asleep at the wheel, and had been hunched over barely awake several minutes…
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November 11, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Video from a runaway Muni light-rail incident next to Duboce Park on September 24 shows that the train operator likely fell asleep at the wheel, and had been hunched over barely awake several minutes before a harrowing incident. buff.ly/lfWH4zp
Autopsy reports come in for the Westwood neighborhood murder-suicide; a man was sexually assaulted near the UC Berkeley campus; and a local congressman wants private jets to be grounded during the remainder of the shutdown. buff.ly/mYk2STQ
Day Around the Bay: Autopsy Suggests Mother Shot Children, Husband In Westwood Home
Autopsy reports come in for the Westwood neighborhood murder-suicide; a man was sexually assaulted near the UC Berkeley campus; and a local congressman wants private jets to be grounded during the…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Autopsy reports come in for the Westwood neighborhood murder-suicide; a man was sexually assaulted near the UC Berkeley campus; and a local congressman wants private jets to be grounded during the remainder of the shutdown. buff.ly/mYk2STQ
Donald Trump’s tariffs are making it a zoo out there on Americans' finances, as the Oakland Zoo’s holiday spectacular Glowfari is more expensive this year because of Trump’s tariffs on illuminated display equipment from China. buff.ly/H8ps5yf
Oakland Zoo’s Glowfari Is More Expensive This Year, Thanks to Trump’s Tariffs
Donald Trump’s tariffs are making it a zoo out there on Americans' finances, as the Oakland Zoo’s holiday spectacular Glowfari is more expensive this year because of Trump’s tariffs on illuminated…
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November 11, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Donald Trump’s tariffs are making it a zoo out there on Americans' finances, as the Oakland Zoo’s holiday spectacular Glowfari is more expensive this year because of Trump’s tariffs on illuminated display equipment from China. buff.ly/H8ps5yf
A very anticlimactic ending to that much-ballyhooed February SFPD raid of Jefferson Square Park where 86 people were arrested: Only one suspect actually faced felony drug charges, and he was just acquitted. buff.ly/27JEAGc
SFPD Raid Yielded 86 Arrests But Only One Drug-Dealing Charge, and That Person Was Just Found Not Guilty
A very anticlimactic ending to that much-ballyhooed February SFPD raid of Jefferson Square Park where 86 people were arrested: Only one suspect actually faced felony drug charges, and he was just…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A very anticlimactic ending to that much-ballyhooed February SFPD raid of Jefferson Square Park where 86 people were arrested: Only one suspect actually faced felony drug charges, and he was just acquitted. buff.ly/27JEAGc
Sonder, the San Francisco-based rival to Airbnb that had established a lucrative partnership with Marriott last year, has now lost that partnership and is shutting down entirely. buff.ly/bAx8428
SF-Based Furnished Apartment Rental Startup Sonder Shuts Down, Declares Bankruptcy
Sonder, the San Francisco-based rival to Airbnb that had established a lucrative partnership with Marriott last year, has now lost that partnership and is shutting down entirely.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Sonder, the San Francisco-based rival to Airbnb that had established a lucrative partnership with Marriott last year, has now lost that partnership and is shutting down entirely. buff.ly/bAx8428