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...

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

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👇

Breaking: Mayor Daniel Lurie has appointed 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.

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.

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.

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

Massive airship spotted over the Marina 👀 🎥: 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

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.

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

The Northern Lights made a surprise appearance over the Bay last night 💫 Who else caught it? 📷: 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.

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

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

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.

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...

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

After he was booted from a locked, privately run mental health facility, officials faced an ugly reality: No other high-security mental health facility would take him. 📝: @jonahowenlamb.bsky.social

Once dubbed “San Francisco’s giant of generosity," Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff now principally lives, works, and votes elsewhere. But as he told The Standard, “nobody has given more than my family.”

Fleet Week has officially taken flight 🫡✈️

Just in: Police are investigating after four people, including two rumored to be children, were found dead Wednesday inside a home in Westwood Highlands near Mt. Davidson.

It’s been five years since Buster Posey retired from MLB. But his plate is fuller than ever — especially with the tall task of finding the team’s next manager. We sat down with posey to discuss how the role's evolution, plus the team’s roster and more. 🎙️ Listen to the full episode: sf.news/3KF9bWQ

Bay Area sports fans: it’s game time 🏆 Our brand-new podcast, Section 415, kicks off today with an exclusive debut episode featuring Giants legend Buster Posey — plus more insider interviews, stories, and insights on deck. Episode 1 drops at 3 p.m. PST: sfstandard.com/section-415/...

Tech bros want four kids, a wife, and AGI. What don’t they want? Dates. SF matchmakers say the women are here, if only the bros would log off long enough to meet them. sfstandard.com/2025/10/02/f...

Join us at Manny’s on Tuesday, October 14, for a timely conversation on the state of immigration courts and rule of law under the Trump administration with two recently fired judges, moderated by The Standard’s Jesse Alejandro Cottrell. Get tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sf-sta...