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The future of democracy will remain on the ballot for the foreseeable future, writes Adam Shanks in a Special to The Examiner.
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Prop. 50 was only the beginning
For Democrats, the fight for democracy is only in the first round.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/california-prop-50-win-sets-stage-for-2026-midterm-election/article_3c896e81-df2f-4fe3-91aa-1a5055d6fb8c.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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âMany families who were just getting by are now feeling that strain more deeply," says one nonprofit employee.
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SF nonprofits step up amid SNAP lapse
Local orgs are continuing to provide food aid to some of The City's most vulnerable residents.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/community/sf-nonprofits-feed-snap-recipients-amid-government-shutdown/article_105d7712-4c3e-43a6-ac19-964af8896b60.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The measure would temporarily replace congressional district boundaries to give Democrats a potential edge at the ballot box next year, in 2028 and 2030, particularly in five districts.
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California congressional redraw passes
State will redistrict for 2026, '28, '30 House elections.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/california-prop-50-results-measure-passes/article_0a210d68-05e9-408d-8bc6-0a79e0203cb2.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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About 30 years ago, Brewster Kahle spearheaded what many might even now consider an outlandish project: archiving as much of the World Wide Web as possible.
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After milestone, Internet Archive looks to future
Founder Kahle talks working with AI, saving 3D games.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/internet-archive-future-brewster-kahle-interview/article_083d42dc-7bf8-40a4-a3c8-ebb4052d1dd5.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Those affected by the layoffs are largely mid-level managers and software engineers, according to a letter.
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Amazon cutting more than 100 in SF
Retail giant laying off hundreds more statewide
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/amazons-massive-layoffs-hitting-more-than-100-in-sf/article_cc0d836d-c78c-49b1-926f-c72ba5c2333f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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City officials had said the cost of rehabilitating the structure, as many of its fans passionately wanted, would be $29 million.
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Arts Commission OKs Vaillancourt Fountain removal
SF to put the huge concrete structure in storage.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-city/massive-vaillancourt-fountain-set-for-dismantling-storage/article_c0bd7f5c-eff7-4f18-8b74-fc7ae7e6a4e2.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Wednesday marks the opening of the Union Square Ice Skating Rink, a tradition that turns the shopping districtâs public plaza into a winter paradise.
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'Holiday magic' descends on Union Square
Merchants plan holiday festivities as outdoor ice skating starts.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/business/union-square-ice-skating-rink-holiday-magic/article_16f4aa2b-3d89-450a-a8d6-831d29237796.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The NFL and the Bay Area Host Committee on Monday announced the first set of venues that will be part of a weeklong extravaganza leading up to footballâs biggest game of the season.
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Restaurants ready for Super Bowl LX's SF presence
Multiple events set for downtown, concerts at Bill Graham.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/business/san-francisco-restaurants-excited-for-super-bowl-lx-events/article_0f24c64a-cb7d-4d70-80c0-39580daba2f0.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The six-week program provides technical assistance, mentorship and training.
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SF, nonprofits, DoorDash team to boost restaurants
Six-week initiative provides technical assistance, mentorship and training programs.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/food-and-drink/doordash-accelerator-program-aims-to-boost-17-sf-restaurants/article_d7c90cd4-a18c-472e-b97d-5c45c6b6b3d7.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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OPINION: Speaker Emerita Pelosi has no committee assignments, but her stature gives her unparalleled influence, writes Marc Sandalow.
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Election Day to start Pelosiâs countdown clock
Once the polls close, attention shifts to House speaker emerita's future
https://www.sfexaminer.com/forum/nancy-pelosi-future-congress-election-day/article_709c0ffe-8cfd-498e-beb5-e6165cb67507.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Here are 18 events to check out this week in The City.
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Fall into the start of November with these 18 SF events
A new month brings food festivals, ice skating and live performances to The City.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/community/things-to-do-in-sf-this-week-ice-skating-first-thursdays/article_48b964d9-a90e-4952-abe1-c5a7010a9791.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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There have only been a few constants during the An familyâs up-and-down tenure in America.
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Owners of SF staple rebuild again and again
Crustacean's new intimidatingly lavish interior and menu still harkens to its humble roots.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-city/helene-an-rebuilds-again-through-sf-restaurant-crustacean/article_de3287fb-3a4c-46d4-beaf-1445f822f980.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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OpenAIâs stated mission is to ensure that advanced AI will benefit humanity and that the technology is developed in a safe way, whether by it or another organization.
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Delaware AG defends OpenAI reorganization deal
Says state, California got important concessions.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/delaware-ag-defends-okaying-for-profit-openai-reorganization/article_bfa4aa04-d5b7-4721-b8d4-df51b40be5ae.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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After making a striking indie crime drama, a successful horror remake, and an MCU movie, what could be next? How about an adaptation of a 134-year-old Norwegian play?
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Nia DaCosta can't be pigeonholed
Ten years on from SFFILM grant, director is just getting started.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/movies-and-tv/nia-dacosta-hedda-sffilm-little-woods-the-marvels/article_965a2296-9757-4f5c-90f7-0b0fa8862e08.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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In a blog post, OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor argued that the restructuring will benefit the companyâs for-profit and nonprofit alike.
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Advocacy groups jeer OpenAI restructuring
AI giant reforms for-profit after AG approval.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/openai-restructuring-panned-by-consumer-advocacy-groups/article_4d671b4a-590b-4dd8-a88e-632b9d918650.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The new measure would override reductions of the âoverpaidâ executive tax that voters approved last November with Proposition M.
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Unions want âOverpaid Executiveâ tax hike
Second such proposed measure could be in front of voters sooner.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/sf-unions-push-initiative-to-hike-overpaid-executive-tax/article_9298fff8-f63b-48c2-8250-31d3ff4f8f35.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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A nonprofit ensemble of volunteer classical musicians, who will kick off a new season of free music and community building on Sunday.
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All walks of life play in SF community orchestra
Civic Symphony preps for another season of free concerts.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/classical-music/sf-civic-music-association-free-concerts/article_9ce78103-cdd7-4e07-9dbf-6249263e3e1e.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Even when itâs not the source of the problem, local government is where people often look for the solution â or at least to find a punching bag, writes departing senior politics reporter Adam Shanks.
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City Hall canât solve all SF problems
But damn if they shouldnât try, departing reporter reflects.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/what-i-learned-covering-sf-politics-and-local-government/article_0b034c79-0de2-4a99-8619-d70ae996fb83.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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San Franciscoâs streets arenât getting cleaner, but they also arenât getting dirtier, according to a recent city-commissioned study.
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How street conditions have â and havenât â changed
Hereâs what The Cityâs data shows.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/the-city/san-francisco-streets-are-just-as-clean-dirty-as-before/article_31304f0b-9d19-4a26-91a1-63468b3e6413.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Market conditions â including the high cost of construction â will slow the pace of new development, the report found.
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New report finds economic upside in upzoning SF
The Cityâs chief economist estimates benefits far outweigh the costs of allowing taller housing along transit corridors.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/economic-analysis-upzoning-benefits-san-francisco/article_b8b28de9-2e61-436e-9e96-f16593c9381d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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A new North Beach bar is transporting patrons around the world, all without leaving the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Avenue.
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North Beach bar whisks patrons around the world
Long Weekend will swap its international theme every nine months. First up: Cuba.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/food-and-drink/north-beach-bar-long-weekend/article_4cb5a76f-e885-49d1-9427-ccfd0de5496d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Of the total, $9.1 million will come from The City and $9 million from Crankstart, the family foundation of venture capitalist Michael Moritz and his wife, artist Harriet Heyman.
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Donor, city to fund SNAP stopgap
Crankstart Foundation, SF to provide $18.1M to some 112,000 San Franciscans
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/sf-snap-funding-plan-emerges-in-public-private-partnerships/article_17f48d41-5e42-46a7-a089-ca4bcaa4ecb1.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Over the next six years, Uber plans to put in service 20,000 of those vehicles and roll out its robotaxi offering in âdozensâ of global markets.
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Uber robotaxi doesnât yet have SF permits
Ride-hailing company plans AV service for Bay Area with no cities yet specified.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/uber-robotaxi-partner-has-permits-for-2-bay-area-counties/article_81d1eba2-86bd-46fa-8ea5-a2911c7e66eb.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Crabbers say this seasonâs delay continues a yearslong trend that conflicts with traditional customer demand.
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Delayed crab season jeopardizes 'Northern California tradition'
Numerous factors have led fish and wildlife officials to push back the start of crab season.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/food-and-drink/latest-dungeness-crab-season-delays-fact-of-life-for-fishers/article_c4f26071-defa-4e9b-af8b-7f032f02e4cd.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Maria Suâs first year as the superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District was an eventful one.
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Su sees âso much hopeâ for SFUSD
Superintendent reflects on tumultuous first year.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/education/sfusd-superintendent-maria-su-public-schools/article_05c450ea-2857-4fc6-b3f5-618571ca988d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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California state Sen. Scott Wiener said there is no time like the present to run for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Wiener running for Congress in âdifferent worldâ
After promises to wait, state senator decides no time like the present.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/scott-wiener-congress-nancy-pelosi/article_f92a9029-60c8-4d16-b25a-2b609308bc48.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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San Franciscoâs fall Restaurant Week returns Saturday.
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Restaurant Week has bang for SF diners' bucks
More than 200 establishments participating.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/food-and-drink/sf-restaurant-week-has-affordable-glimpse-of-culinary-scene/article_bb9fcf0a-d9f1-4721-9393-93fed426ea91.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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OPINION: The $100,000 H-1B fee is not a smart sanction â it is a self-inflicted wound. By punishing India, Trump is fining America
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H-1B fee kills two birds â and America's golden goose â with one stone
President Donald Trump found another way to weaponize immigration: a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applicants. It kills two birds with one stone: By targeting mostly India, he also gets to punish California.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/forum/trump-h1b-modi-newsom-immigration/article_5748a899-7622-4234-ab3d-3f0e1d286734.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The City's only wholesale produce market is celebrating a monumental achievement that its leaders and supporters say has added significance as some residents will soon face new hurdles to access food.
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SF Market touts produce-saving success
Initiative celebrates major milestone with SNAP benefits set to run out next month.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/community/sf-market-food-recovery-program-touts-produce-saving-success/article_d0a08092-0d46-4ced-8c71-8b9b24c5e44f.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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More than 250 artists and makers will converge along San Franciscoâs waterfront this weekend as part of the Renegade Craft Fairâs annual winter market at Fort Mason.
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Renegade Craft Fair returns to Fort Mason
The City will host over 250 vendors for the two-day art market.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/visual-arts/renegade-craft-fair-returns-fort-mason/article_0c85cf5e-b4a6-4574-8ad3-c9bf61f766a4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Supervisor Connie Chan estimated the new taxes would generate $150 million to $200 million annually for The Cityâs general fund.
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Benioff controversy 'last straw' for biz tax plan
Supe says Salesforce CEO spurred submission for taxes on executive pay, ride-hailing.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/marc-benioff-sf-ceo-uber-lyft-waymo-tax/article_ffabece0-d855-4c38-abdf-5c5209bdaa44.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
11 days ago
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"Stereophonic" makes its San Francisco premiere Tuesday at the Curran Theatre.
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âStereophonicâ debuts in SF with Tonys in tow
Sausalito-set production earned more awards nominations than any other play in history.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/theater/stereophonic-broadway-sf-tony-awards/article_e3dfa077-530f-4ed8-a0c7-163296bb46df.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
11 days ago
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Residents have ample activities to attend before flipping their calendars to a new month.
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October's end brings 18 'eerie-sistible' events to SF
Here's what to check out before the start of a new month in The City.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/san-francisco-events-october-2025-halloween/article_f7089404-3bee-42b4-b20f-dc30a87a284b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
11 days ago
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The Internet Archive finally had something to celebrate this month, after years of battling bruising lawsuits: the archiving of its trillionth web page.
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Internet Archive relishes âfabulous success storyâ
SF institution looks to turn (web)page on recent controversies.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/internet-archive-celebrates-preserving-1-trillion-webpages/article_be666a38-77e3-4fdb-bc8b-8cba93f7ef97.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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A Bernal Heights resident has taken her online hair care brand out of cyberspace and into the neighborhood she calls home.
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Bernal Heights barbershop offers snips and sips
The Barb Shop is dedicated to hairstyles and sweet treats.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/community/the-barb-shop-expands-to-bernal-heights-salon-soda-fountain/article_3a8b74e7-6a0c-461f-b21b-cd50740fe90b.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
12 days ago
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Struggling San Francisco solar startup Aurora Solar has shed more staff and named a new CEO.
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Aurora Solar names new CEO, cuts more staff
Cuts are third in two years for struggling SF startup.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/struggling-sf-solar-company-cuts-more-staff-names-new-ceo/article_11301de8-2e8a-4dcc-a1ab-f2ac19f731d8.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
14 days ago
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At least five San Francisco legislators want to boost city funding for immigrant legal defense programs.
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Immigrant legal aid could get millions more
Citing increase in ICE arrests, SF legislators propose a midyear funding bump.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/sf-immigrants-legal-aid-funding-trump-surge/article_4bc8ee0c-50b9-45d8-94ab-7470dca246df.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Fifteen bookstores and booksellers will descend on a small downtown San Francisco alley Saturday, selling 20 tables worth of books for just $5 and records for just $10.
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Five bucks go far at biannual downtown book fair
Trinity Alley $5 Book Fair brings 15 merchants to small thoroughfare.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/literature/little-money-goes-long-way-at-5-trinity-alley-book-fair/article_ac1bfbbf-ae8a-4d86-b5ab-9b4a87019a3d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Tech industry veteran Touré Owen is a serial entrepreneur, world traveler and Stanford business school grad. But his true love is barbering.
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Love for babershops inspires startup founder
Bella aims to help barber schools manage students.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/technology/love-for-barbershops-inspires-oakland-founder-s-new-startup/article_dd99e860-edc2-48bb-b501-fa7cc6e54a4d.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Thursday that President Donald Trump has agreed to call off a âfederal deploymentâ in San Francisco.
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Lurie: Trump calls off âfederal deploymentâ to SF
DHS âreaffirmedâ decision Thursday morning, mayor said.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/daniel-lurie-says-trump-called-off-sf-federal-deployment/article_c1655e53-8b07-4a5a-b1d8-58b974cf1a09.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Stanford University researcher Fei-Fei Liâs memoir is this yearâs selection for the San Francisco Public Libraryâs One City One Book program.
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AI memoir timely choice for SF reading program
âThe Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AIâ headlines 20th One City, One Book.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/literature/sf-one-city-one-book-honors-anniversary-with-timely-choice/article_102718ba-76ee-44d9-ad59-e4776dca0ab5.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Scientists of all ages are coming together in Mission Bay this weekend for a free event featuring fun, interactive demonstrations, experiments, games, talks and other activities.
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Free science fair coming to Mission Bay
The Bay Area Science Festival returns with over 100 educational institutions and associations providing a day of "joy and wonder"
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/community/ucsf-mission-bay-campus-to-host-bay-area-science-festival/article_36e74e8c-6f40-4653-bbc8-0c53d1372798.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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In remarks delivered at City Hall, Mayor Daniel Lurie said âuncoordinated federal actionâ does not âmake our city safer. It terrorizes our communities.â
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Lurie: SF âpreparedâ for potential federal deployment
Mayor promises to keep immigrants informed, abide by the sanctuary city law.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/sf-prepared-for-potential-federal-deployment-mayor-says/article_b240815f-2164-41ba-84de-4fe04ad3d482.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
16 days ago
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Litquake organizers will cap off the two-week literary festival with a familiar sight â a crawl through the Mission.
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SF literary fest finale is when âwriters are coolâ
One-night pop-up event serves as the finale for the annual Litquake festival.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/literature/sf-litquake-ends-in-mission-lit-crawl-where-writers-are-cool/article_55d8a030-00e7-4b12-b930-9ae482f18454.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
16 days ago
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Jim Wunderman has been named incoming head of public affairs for the billionaire-backed firm aiming to expand a small town into a modern metropolis in rural Solano County.
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SF City Hall vet to lead California Forever PR
Bay Area Councilâs Jim Wunderman to join billionaire-backed firm aiming to build Solano County city.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/business/bay-area-council-ceo-jim-wunderman-joins-california-forever/article_8a52a676-4c2f-4423-af6e-5a91f19a21ec.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The candidate would be San Franciscoâs first LGBTQ representative in Congress.
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It's official: Wiener's running for Congress
Pelosi hasn't declared whether she will run.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/nancy-pelosi-gets-another-challenger-as-scott-wiener-runs/article_f76aa6a1-c653-4671-8d86-4bd7618e6e08.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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This weekend's rains will be pretty ordinary, according to weather experts who spoke to The Examiner.
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Latest atmospheric river 'just a nice little system'
Don't let the term fool you, experts say.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/climate/atmospheric-river-unlikely-to-cause-strong-messy-sf-storms/article_c500d2ae-d33d-4694-a1cc-4572dfc252c6.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
16 days ago
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The estimated $750 million project would replace an aging fire station, create a new public plaza and deliver both a rare, new office tower and the first upper-end hotel built in San Francisco in recent times.
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Office-hotel tower gets SF supervisorsâ OK
Forty-one story tower in tony Jackson Square moves closer to reality.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/business/sf-approves-combined-41-story-luxury-office-hotel-tower/article_c1373480-d0bc-4ce4-a46d-e01147a5e2b0.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
16 days ago
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The City is trying to help block the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago before it could arrive in San Francisco.
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Trump-targeted SF argues to limit troop deployment
The City has a vested interest in blocking Trumpâs National Guard plans in Chicago.
https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/politics/trump-targeted-sf-joins-legal-fight-against-troop-deployment/article_06ef1b0e-7b3d-4c4e-bb2f-f2b025056dce.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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