Marilyn Kennick
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Healthcare advocate, PacNW/BC and Canada fan. Coffee, wine and tequila consultant.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
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The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
https://sfstandard.com/2025/07/01/best-sf-restaurants-bars-new/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
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Lesser-known virus that can cause fatal diarrhea raging in Northern California
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Lesser-known virus that can cause fatal diarrhea raging in Northern California
Like norovirus, or the "stomach flu," rotavirus causes similar symptoms.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/rotavirus-northern-california-22185988.php
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How AI is driving tech workers into therapy
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Bay Area therapists say AI workers are in crisis
Inside the therapy sessions of Silicon Valley’s AI boom
https://sfstandard.com/2026/04/01/ai-workers-anxiety-therapy-bay-area/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
1 day ago
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Closure of Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school triggers enrollment overload
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Closure of Zuckerberg-backed Bay Area school triggers enrollment overload
The school board proposed an increased property tax to mitigate the enrollment surge.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/primary-school-palo-alto-22162195.php
2 days ago
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Donald Trump can’t quit San Francisco
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Donald Trump can’t quit San Francisco
With Bill O’Reilly prowling the Tenderloin, the president again threatens the city with federal intervention.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/27/donald-trump-can-t-quit-san-francisco/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
6 days ago
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After viral SFO arrest, city moves to require SFPD to ID federal agents
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After viral SFO arrest, city moves to require SFPD to ID federal agents
The proposal comes days after plainclothes ICE agents detained a Guatemalan mother and daughter at the airport while SFPD officers held back a crowd.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/27/viral-sfo-arrest-sf-moves-require-sfpd-id-federal-agents/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
6 days ago
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Meta reportedly lays off hundreds after unveiling nearly $1B executive incentive plan
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Meta lays off hundreds after unveiling nearly $1B executive incentive plan
The Bay Area company has been refocusing much of its efforts on AI.
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/meta-layoffs-stock-plan-22153762.php
7 days ago
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Southwest is charging plus-size passengers a 'fat tax' at the airport
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Southwest is charging plus-size passengers a 'fat tax' at the airport
Southwest changed its "customers of size policy" now that it assigns seats.
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/southwest-passenger-fat-tax-22094860.php
7 days ago
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TSA reportedly 'tipped off' ICE ahead of SFO detainment of mother and child
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TSA reportedly 'tipped off' ICE ahead of SFO detainment of mother and child
"The violence needs to end."
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/tsa-passenger-data-ice-sfo-22095809.php
8 days ago
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Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler
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Mutated viral variant found in US for first time in SFO traveler
A traveler from the Netherlands tested positive for the mutated variant at SFO.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/viral-variant-sfo-22095863.php
8 days ago
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The man who made San Francisco's wild parrots famous dies at 74
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'It's a shock': An icon of San Francisco dies at 74
The unlikely story brought SF's wild flock to millions of fans across the globe.
https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/mark-bittner-sf-obituary-22086199.php
9 days ago
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Steph Curry’s best chance to play meaningful basketball is in 2027
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Steph Curry’s best chance to play meaningful basketball is in 2027
The star could return and help Golden State push through the play-in tournament. But winning in April might not help the team’s cause next spring.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/23/warriors-lottery-odds-stephen-curry/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
10 days ago
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Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plants
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Trump says US is talking with an Iranian leader as he extends deadline for striking power plants
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claims the Islamic Republic is eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to...
https://www.sfgate.com/news/world/article/iran-threatens-to-attack-mideast-electrical-22091200.php
10 days ago
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ICE agents seen 'terrorizing' woman and child at SFO, Calif. senator says
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ICE agents seen 'terrorizing' woman and child at SFO, Calif. senator says
The widely circulated footage has since caused furor online.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/ice-agents-sfo-video-22091953.php
10 days ago
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The restaurants and bars that SF food pros go to over and over and over
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The restaurants and bars that San Francisco industry pros can’t get enough of
In a city with so many options, it’s no small feat to find a place where everyone knows your name.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/21/best-restaurants-bars-regulars-san-francisco/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
11 days ago
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Meanwhile in Canada...
add a skeleton here at some point
12 days ago
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What to rename Cesar Chavez St.? I walked its entire length to ask the locals
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What to rename Cesar Chavez St.? I walked its entire length to ask the locals
Changing the name of Cesar Chavez Street would require the city to replace dozens of signs and sidewalk markings.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/21/san-francisco-cesar-chavez-street-renaming/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
12 days ago
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Only 2 Calif. airports are free of TSA meltdown. Both are in the Bay Area.
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Only 2 Calif. airports are free of TSA meltdown. Both are in the Bay Area.
SFO is among the fortunate few that don't need to worry.
https://www.sfgate.com/travel/article/tsa-boss-callouts-airports-22085747.php
12 days ago
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The 17 best events in SF this weekend, from the return of the Bay Lights to Tulip Day
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The 17 best events in SF this weekend, from the return of the Bay Lights to Tulip Day
Plus, an art fair, Holi celebration, and Taco Bell Cantina 5K.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/18/17-best-events-sf-weekend-return-bay-lights-tulip-day/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
13 days ago
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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
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Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase, absolves him of some fraud claims
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social media company.
https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/jury-finds-elon-musk-misled-investors-during-22088368.php
13 days ago
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Evacuations ordered as Hawaii dam is at major risk of failure
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**Holy moly shit**
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Evacuations ordered as Hawaii dam is at major risk of failure
Residents are trying to escape the floods, with some rescues directly from rooftops.
https://www.sfgate.com/hawaii/article/hawaii-north-shore-evacuation-22087965.php
13 days ago
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F—k Kash Patel and his
#$TUPID
shoes
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F—k Kash Patel and his $tupid shoes
SFGATE's Drew Magary opines on the current FBI director's many controversies.
https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/kash-patel-22085724.php
14 days ago
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How is Lurie doing on mental health and homeless crises? These 7 charts tell the story
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How is Lurie doing on mental health and homeless crises? These 7 charts tell the story
One year into the mayor’s signature Breaking the Cycle program, the city has made progress in some areas and been stymied in others.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/18/lurie-doing-mental-health-homeless-crises-7-charts-tell-story/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
14 days ago
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California lawmakers want to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
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California lawmakers want to rename César Chavez Day following sexual abuse allegations
California was the first state to designate Chavez’s birthday as a day to honor the civil rights leader nearly 30 years ago.
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/many-work-to-reconcile-cesar-chavez-s-labor-22084962.php
14 days ago
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Cesar Chavez Day no more? State officials support renaming the holiday
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Cesar Chavez Day no more? State officials support renaming
A growing number of local officials support renaming the holiday after Dolores Huerta, a fellow labor leader who was allegedly a victim of his abuse.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-holiday-california-san-francisco-change/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
15 days ago
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Armed suspect with pet duck and purple Ferrari contacts The Standard during standoff
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**Only in San Francisco**
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Armed suspect with pet duck and purple Ferrari contacts The Standard during standoff
Brian Currier was arrested by San Francisco police after barricading himself in his Nob Hill home for hours.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/17/san-francisco-nob-hill-armed-suspect-ferrari-pet-duck/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
15 days ago
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Dolores Huerta breaks silence, alleges Cesar Chavez forced sexual encounters
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Dolores Huerta breaks silence, alleges Cesar Chavez forced sexual encounters
"This is a very heavy day," a spokesperson for Dolores Huerta told SFGATE.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/dolores-huerta-cesar-chavez-abuse-allegations-22083655.php
15 days ago
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Nvidia CEO says 'of course' engineers will get a new form of compensation
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Nvidia CEO says 'of course' engineers will get a new form of compensation
"It is now one of the recruiting tools in Silicon Valley," Huang said.
https://www.sfgate.com/tech/article/nvidia-ceo-engineers-compensation-22080347.php
16 days ago
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Hit these Bay Area beaches to beat a March heat wave
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Your guide to the best Bay Area beaches during the heat wave
The NWS just issued the first-ever March heat advisory for the Bay Area — so we ranked 10 regional beaches for you. Whether you want tide pools, fire pits, a ferry ride, or a private sauna, we’ve got ...
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/16/hit-bay-area-beaches-beat-march-heat-wave/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
17 days ago
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San Jose mayor calls for immediate suspension of Calif. gas tax
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San Jose mayor calls for immediate suspension of Calif. gas tax
The state’s gas tax is currently $0.88 cents a gallon.
https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/california-govenors-race-gas-22075853.php
17 days ago
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A tiny Bay Area sushi restaurant has a brilliant new business model
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**And close to SFO**
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A tiny Bay Area sushi restaurant has a brilliant new business model
This might be the Bay Area's next big thing.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/bay-area-sushi-22073106.php
18 days ago
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This SF restaurant holds two Michelin stars. It wants that third one bad
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This SF restaurant holds two Michelin stars. It wants that third one bad.
Chef Harrison Cheney relocated Sons & Daughters to the Mission with a transformed New Nordic menu. Everything he does has one overarching goal in mind.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/14/sons-and-daughters-new-nordic-michelin-stars/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
19 days ago
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Don’t get distracted: The governor’s race matters as much as the wealth tax
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Don’t get distracted: The governor’s race matters as much as the wealth tax
Silicon Valley is right to fight the wealth tax. But it risks losing the longer-term war.
https://sfstandard.com/opinion/2026/03/13/tech-ca-governors-race-wealth-tax/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
20 days ago
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Alysa Liu said no to a parade. She wanted to party with the people in Oakland.
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Alysa Liu said no to a parade. She wanted to party with the people in Oakland.
What's a celebration of Oakland without an f-bomb?
https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/alysa-liu-no-parade-22073847.php
20 days ago
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Meanwhile in Canada...
add a skeleton here at some point
20 days ago
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We found the city’s most expensive gas station. It’s disgusting drivers
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$6.50 gas in SF forces drivers to cut costs
Gas was nearing 2022 prices at one San Francisco station Wednesday as the Israel-U.S. war with Iran rattles oil markets. Drivers say they’re cutting back on dining out, social trips and long drives as...
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/12/san-francisco-gas-prices-cheapest-station/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
21 days ago
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Noma LA chef Rene Redzepi to 'step away' following abuse allegations
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Noma LA chef Rene Redzepi to 'step away' following abuse allegations
After one day of public protest, Redzepi is stepping down.
https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/rene-redzepi-resignation-noma-22071812.php
21 days ago
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BookTok takes the wine bar: Downing pinot gris and romantasy at a Berkeley bookstore
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BookTok takes the wine bar: Downing pinot gris and romantasy at a Berkeley bookstore
At bookshops that double as wine lounges, readers are trading spicy group chats for wine-fueled book clubs.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/12/bookstore-wine-bars-trend/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
21 days ago
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Test aircraft with nuclear capabilities apparently seen flying over Calif.
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Test aircraft with nuclear capabilities apparently seen flying over Calif.
The B-21 Raider is slated to become the "backbone" of the U.S. bomber force.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/test-aircraft-nuclear-california-22072945.php
21 days ago
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Inside Noma's scandal-plagued LA pop-up location
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Inside Noma's scandal-plagued LA pop-up location
The Paramour Estate is rich in Hollywood history.
https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/paramour-estate-noma-residency-22070675.php
22 days ago
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Newsom confirms FBI warning of Iranian drone strike in California
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**More holy moly shit**
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Newsom confirms FBI warning of Iranian drone strike in California
An "unidentified vessel" off the West Coast could reportedly strike California.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/iran-attack-california-drones-22071041.php
22 days ago
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The kids are playing again.
add a skeleton here at some point
23 days ago
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Gray 'Doomsday Plane' spotted flying low over California
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Gray 'Doomsday Plane' spotted flying low over California
The Boeing E-6B Mercury is capable of launching ballistic missiles on land.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/doomsday-plane-california-22062997.php
23 days ago
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‘A big part of my life’: BART riders face higher costs, worse commutes if stations close
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Riders say BART station closures could upend work and commutes
BART may close 15 stations if a regional sales tax measure fails. Riders told The Standard the impact would be immediate — driving long commutes, or moving closer to work. For those who can’t drive, t...
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/10/bart-riders-react-station-closure-plan/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
23 days ago
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Calif. gas surges past $5 as Iran war jolts oil markets. When will relief come?
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Calif. gas surges past $5 as Iran war jolts oil markets. When will relief come?
Gas prices are climbing in California and across the country as the war worsens.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-gas-prices-iran-22062283.php
23 days ago
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Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
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Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber is launching a feature that will allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the...
https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/uber-s-women-only-option-goes-nationwide-in-the-us-21964010.php
24 days ago
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Elon Musk in court, Julia Roberts at the garden store, and Coppolas on Columbus Ave.
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Gossip news in San Francisco, including Julia Roberts, Elon Musk, Ken Jeong
This week, Hollywood couldn’t keep its mitts off San Francisco. In a good way.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/07/the-waggle-march-7-julia-roberts-elon-musk/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
25 days ago
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Eileen Gu returns from Olympic fame and controversy to kick off SF Chinatown parade
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Eileen Gu returns from Olympic drama, kicks off SF Chinatown parade
Eileen Gu returned home to San Francisco to kick off the city’s Lunar New Year celebration after a whirlwind of stardom and controversy during the Winter Olympics.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/07/eileen-gu-chinese-parade-2026/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
25 days ago
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The John Muir of ocean trash: One man’s crusade to pick up what the rest leave behind
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The John Muir of ocean trash: One man’s crusade to pick up what the rest leave behind
Richard James has spent two decades bushwhacking through forests and kayaking remote waters to haul garbage from West Marin’s hidden alcoves.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/07/thankless-endless-work-coastodian/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
26 days ago
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On social media, Eileen Gu’s called a traitor. In Chinatown, she’s welcomed as a daughter
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On social media, Eileen Gu’s called a traitor. In Chinatown, she’s welcomed as a daughter
The Chinese New Year Parade’s grand marshal has faced hate since her success at the Olympics. But for the San Francisco community that raised her, she’s an affirmation.
https://sfstandard.com/2026/03/06/social-media-eileen-gu-s-traitor-chinatown-ll-welcomed-as-daughter/?utm_source=bluesky_sitebutton
26 days ago
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