An early Valentine from a reader landed on our desk this week 💌 A small reminder of why we do this and how grateful we are to be part of San Francisco’s story.

The @sfstandard.com has new details about the Oakland ride in honor of Alex Pretti, and great photos by Jungho Kim. sfstandard.com/2026/01/30/a...

BREAKING: Risking fury from parents, SF teachers vote to approve first school strike since ’79 sfstandard.com/2026/01/31/s...

Three juveniles shot blocks from City Hall, one fatally, SFPD say (by @cfarivar.bsky.social) sfstandard.com/2026/01/31/h...

We asked San Franciscans how they're embracing joy in 2026 — these were some of their answers. How are you prioritizing your happiness this year? 👀💬 👉️ bit.ly/4q8iTzK

My first byline at @sfstandard.com : Bay Area cycling community rallies after Alex Pretti’s death sfstandard.com/2026/01/30/a...

San Francisco's ICE OUT protest from above 🦅

Supervisor @jackiefielder.bsky.social shares thoughts on anti-ICE protest at Dolores Park.

ICE OUT protest — San Francisco 📍

Happening now: San Francisco's Dolores Park has filled with demonstrators for the nationwide ICE Out protest.

Student organizer Lucy Sylvester shares what motivated today's walk out in solidarity with Minneapolis.

Happening now: Hundreds of students from Urban School of San Francisco walk out in protest of ICE.

It’s been an intense few days in Minneapolis and beyond. Reporter Danny Emerman reflects on covering the Warriors–Timberwolves game amid a city in mourning, and how the tragedy demanded that basketball take a back seat to the reality on the ground. Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/3LBk64I

On Saturday in Minneapolis, federal agents killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti hours before the Warriors were set to play the Timberwolves. The Standard's Danny Emerman joins "Section 415" to reflect on the moment of silence at the game and what followed. Listen to the full episode: bit.ly/4q1ypNK

Tomorrow! 📣 Join us at Manny’s on Jan. 27 for a live taping of The Standard’s podcast, “Pacific Standard Time,” where we'll discuss all the ways that San Franciscans are reclaiming their happiness and embracing eccentricities in 2026. Get tickets: bit.ly/4t27Qe2

Hundreds marched through San Francisco Saturday evening in solidarity with Minneapolis after federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti. It was at least the third shooting involving federal agents in the city in three weeks. 🎥: Travis Monson

Fans filling the altar at SF’s Civic Center Plaza in honor of Bob Weir. 🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

Join us at Manny’s on Jan. 27 for a live taping of The Standard’s podcast, “Pacific Standard Time,” where we'll discuss the ways that San Franciscans are reclaiming their happiness and embracing eccentricities in 2026. Get tickets: bit.ly/3LM1Hly

After declining to call Israel’s actions in Gaza a “genocide” during their first congressional candidates forum on Wednesday, State Sen. Scott Wiener publicly changed course.

RIP to a San Francisco legend 🕊️ Founding member of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company, Bob Weir, has died at the age of 78. Dead & Co’s 3-day 60th anniversary celebration in Golden Gate Park were his final shows.

“Happy Monday! Are you feeling rested and ready to work after the holidays?”

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?