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...

Join us under the stars at Dolores Park for a free screening of "La La Land" tonight at 7 p.m. 🎬️✨️ Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for making this series possible! 💫 RSVP now: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Movie night at Dolores Park 🍿💫 This Thursday, join us for the return of Sundown Cinema with a free screening of “La La Land” under the stars. This series wouldn’t be possible without the support of @waymo, @mubiusa, and @pier39! RSVP: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

A San Francisco public defender representing the accused murderer described the west-side stabbing as a tragedy but says his client was attacked first.

I’m obSESSed with all the entries to the @sfstandard.com dance contest — vote for your favorite!! sfstandard.com/2025/09/18/v...

The Gap x SF Standard dance contest has reached its showdown. Now it’s your turn to pick: Which dancers should perform inside the Breathing Room set at Gap HQ? Cast your vote 🗳

ICYMI: Sundown Cinema returns next Thursday, September 25 with a free screening of “La La Land” at Dolores Park 🎬️ Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for making this series possible! RSVP for a chance to win a spot in the reserved seating section: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 12 to take action on more than 800 bills, including those on AI, housing, and transit with far-reaching consequences in the Bay Area.

Just in: Engardio is likely out. Early preliminary election results showed 64.6% of District 4 voters approved Proposition A, the measure to remove Supervisor Joel Engardio from office.

Quick Daniel Lurie vs. Roger Federer match-up at McLaren Park ahead of the Laver Cup 🎾 🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

We didn’t get a ticket to see Peter Thiel talk in San Francisco Monday night, but we did speak with attendees about what the hell happened.

SF pouring up a double shot of @shaboozey.bsky.social for Empire’s 15th at Civic Center Plaza 🥃🥃

Online commenters have called the alleged use of Narcan on unsuspecting victims a “new strategy for moving bums out of your way.” Health experts say it could kill.

The assassination of right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk is already having an impact on California politics, including reactions from Daniel Lurie, Gavin Newsom, and Kamala Harris.

Charlie Kirk's death has ripped through California college students' group chats. Some jeered. Others mourned. All were anxious about the future of their country.

Woohooo! @sfstandard.com is bringing back Sundown Cinema this fall 🎥🎉🌇 sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

And … action! Sundown Cinema is back 🎬✨Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for making this series possible! 🍿 Sept. 25: “La La Land” at Dolores Park 🍿 Oct. 23: “Edward Scissorhands” at the Presidio RSVP now: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Over the weekend, the California GOP convention was the eye of a MAGA hurricane — where Republicans raged over Newsom’s redistricting efforts and swooned at the idea of a third Trump term. Read our dispatches from the convention: sfstandard.com/tag/republic...