S.F. sheriff set to blow past overtime budget by nearly 50%
The San Francisco sheriff’s department is projected to overspend its overtime budget by $19 million unless "immediate" changes are made. S.F. sheriff set to blow past overtime budget by nearly 50%
5 Food Spots in the Dogpatch That Locals Absolutely Love
Dogpatch has that rare combo of "neighborhood regulars" energy and destination-level food -- all packed into a few sunny blocks near the waterfront. Here are five spots locals keep coming back to.
San Francisco leaders launch tax measure to rescue Muni
Supporters of a ballot measure aimed at shoring up San Francisco's public transit system kicked off a signature-gathering campaign Tuesday, casting it as essential to staving off severe service reductions. Why it matters: The measure is expected to generate about $160 million a year for Muni — revenue city officials...
Blind man who was told to read library sign cleared to fight San Francisco
(CN) — Anthony Lewis lives in San Francisco. He enjoys spending time at the main branch of the San Francisco Public Library, visiting the Talking Books section and Braille Center. He’s also blind and uses a service dog to help him navigate the city. He took the dog with...
Back on the Block: Stanford Court Hotel’s Nob Hill Saga Isn’t Over
The Stanford Court, a century-old hotel perched at the top of Nob Hill at California and Powell, is up for sale again. The roughly 400-room property is being marketed to investors as a downtown trophy with sweeping skyline views, but it comes with baggage. The latest listing lands after more than a year of financial...
Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40M
Mayor Daniel Lurie last week asked the S.F. public health department to cut an additional $40 million from its budget over the next two years. Mayor Lurie tells S.F. public health department to cut another $40M
The Deadliest Earthquake in U.S. History-And It Could Happen Again
The Unforgettable Shaking: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake The Unforgettable Shaking: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake (image credits: wikimedia) On April 18, 1906, the city of San Francisco was jolted awake by a powerful earthquake. Measuring a staggering 7.9 on the Richter scale, it remains one of the most...
First change of its kind in at least a decade arrives at BART
One change is the first of its kind in at least a decade.
‘You’re killing her!’: Witnesses recount horrific Mission Bay crash where 2-year-old died
A pedestrian named Emily was hurrying to a Pilates class in Mission Bay Friday night when she heard screaming at the intersection of 4th and Channel streets. The neighborhood was packed. Cardi B was performing at the Chase Center, and Emily, who asked The Standard not to divulge her last name, thought the yelling was...
Man fatally shot in Oakland
A man was fatally shot on the 3000 block of San Pablo Avenue in West Oakland, police said.
