Oakland mayor to make public safety announcement
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday is expected to make what she described as an “important public safety announcement.”
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Inside xAI: 100-hour weeks, boardrooms named ‘Judgment Day,’ and a culture of fear
A former employee of Elon Musk’s AI company opens up about the grueling work environment — and why he still misses it.
The No. 4 draft pick offers the Giants hope. They won’t be so fortunate next year
No matter how many games Buster Posey’s team loses in 2026, the franchise won’t have the chance to secure a top-nine selection in 2027.
Beloved world cup fever
At 24th and Bartlett. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Beloved world cup fever
Things are getting boring at the Planning Commission. Is it state law? Or just no money to build?
Changes to state and local laws have made housing projects easier to move from conception to construction, bypassing the commission entirely. Things are getting boring at the Planning Commission. Is it state law? Or just no money to build?...
Oakland mayor to make ‘important public safety announcement'
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee on Thursday is expected to make what’s being billed as an “important public safety announcement.” The exact nature of the announcement, scheduled for 9 a.m., wasn’t immediately known. Lee could address recent shootings in the city, including one in...
Public invited to weigh in on cellphone service quality during CPUC hearings
The California Public Utilities Commission is inviting the public to provide feedback on cellphone service quality during a series of upcoming hearings. With an estimated 29.5 million cellphone users in California, state regulators want to know how their service is holding up....
Graham Platner suspends campaign amid scandal, sparking Dem election scramble
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign. Platner said that he and his wife Amy “believe that for the movement to continue, it can’t be me” running, “and for that reason, we are suspending campaign operations.” He added, “This is incredibl...
Oakland approves barriers and street closures in fight against sex work, trafficking
The Oakland City Council has approved a plan to install barriers on several streets along International Boulevard in an effort to curb sex work and human trafficking in the area known as "the Blade."...
Meet the San Francisco Signal, the Bay Area’s new pro volleyball team
Fans voted among three finalists for the name of the expansion franchise that will launch in January.
Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast; rough seas hamper rescue efforts
Officials said the aircraft, operated by the private carrier K2 Airways, reported a navigational system issue while flying with five people on board.
Oakland OK's controversial plan to crack down on sex trafficking
The Oakland City Council approved a controversial proposal Tuesday night aimed at cracking down on sex trafficking in an area known to some as "The Blade."...
San Francisco supervisors put public bank measure on ballot
The ballot measure will create the governance structure for a public bank if voters pass it in November. San Francisco supervisors put public bank measure on ballot...
Nationwide elections rocked by sexual assault allegations
(KRON) -- Several elections in California have been shaken up by sexual assault allegations this year -- from the race for Governor to San Francisco Supervisor. The biggest shakeup in California politics this year happened in April, after frontrunner Eric Swalwell dropped out of ...
San Francisco board advances measure to allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes
San Francisco is one step closer to allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes after the Board of Supervisors advanced a measure Wednesday that would permit dispensaries to serve food, pour nonalcoholic drinks and host entertainment. In a 7-4 vote, supervisors passed the ordinanc...
Foster City Chinese restaurant Chez Xue goes viral for strict kids policy
(KRON) -- A Foster City restaurant is going viral after a screenshot of its policy toward diners with children was posted online. Chez Xue, which according to its website, was voted best restaurant in Foster City, is a Chinese spot located in downtown Foster City. While Yelp revi...
Oakland considers side street closures to disrupt sex trafficking
The Oakland City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a six-month pilot program that would temporarily close several side streets off International Boulevard in an effort to combat sex trafficking. The proposal, introduced by District 2 City Council member Charlene Wa...
Half-mile bus lines, crippling gridlock: SFMTA apologizes after massive July Fourth transit failures
The SFMTA is apologizing after widespread transportation problems during Fourth of July celebrations led to long waits, gridlock and criticism from people trying to leave the city's waterfront areas. An estimated 100,000 people came to San Francisco on Saturday, according to the ...
Oakland mulling over blocking off streets near International to curb sex buyers
The Oakland City Council is set to decide Tuesday whether to block off three streets at International Boulevard to curb sex buyers, commonly known as "johns."...
Oakland to vote on blocking streets to deter sex buyers
The Oakland City Council is poised to decide Tuesday whether to block cars on International Boulevard from turning onto 9th, 10th and 11th avenues in hopes of deterring sex buyers, or johns....
Mayor Lurie’s charter-reform effort gets $1.5M boost from tech execs, philanthropist
Mayor Lurie's efforts to increase mayoral power got $500K from the Emerson Collective, Laurene Powell Jobs' group, among others. Mayor Lurie’s charter-reform effort gets $1.5M boost from tech execs, philanthropist...
Muni adds service, street closures planned for SF Fourth of July
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is adding Muni service and implementing street closures to accommodate large crowds expected for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. Transport officials urged people to use public transit, walk, bike, or take a taxi, warn...
San Francisco immigration hotline loses funding in mayor’s final budget
The San Francisco Rapid Response Network's hotline serves as the go-to for ICE sightings. It is losing city funding. San Francisco immigration hotline loses funding in mayor’s final budget...
Holiday weekend forecast and traffic
KTVU hopped aboard the Hotel California yacht to deliver the holiday weekend weather and travel forecast.
Jury finds Golden Gate Bridge protestors guilty of misdemeanors but not felony ixed emotions:
A San Francisco jury found 7 protestors guilty of misdemeanors for their April 15, 2024 protest that shut down the Golden Gate Bridge, but the judge declared a mistrial on the most serious felony count of conspiracy. The jury revealed that 10 jurors voted for a guilty verdict, an...
Lurie has ‘no plans’ to endorse in D8 and D10 races, declining to back ally Manny Yekutiel
The mayor was expected to endorse Yekutiel, who is facing a recent sexual assault allegation, because of the two’s longstanding relationship.
Norovirus outbreak sickens 125 aboard Princess cruise ship docked in San Francisco - San Francisco Chronicle
Norovirus outbreak sickens...
Mexico-England watch party might not happen at San Pedro Square after violence
Following Tuesday’s violence, Sunday’s Mexico-England watch party might not happen at San Pedro Square; the Mayor’s Office said it is looking at different locations to host it. The crowd at Thursday’s Portugal-Croatia watch party at San Pedro Square was smaller than Tuesday’s ...
NorCal multi-generation family bakery voted #1 pie in US: How Ikeda's achieved the American dream
Ikeda's California Country Market, a stop along I-80 in Auburn, has been voted the number-one pie in America -- according to a brand-new USA Today contest. The family that started it is an embodiment of the American dream: one of perseverance, ingenuity and community. We spoke wi...
Ruby Princess cruise ship docked in SF hit by norovirus outbreak
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A Princess Cruises cruise ship docked in San Francisco has seen an outbreak of norovirus, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said that 102 out of the over 3,000 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess have been affected,...
The people who don’t ride BART are key to deciding its fate in November
The critical swing vote for a sales tax funding transit agencies this fall are suburban homeowners, who are more likely to drive.
Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting
California is finally nearing the end of the ballot counting from its June 2 primary, a tediously slow process that is largely the result of multiple changes over the years....
“We Want You Here”: San Francisco Mayor Publicly Recruits LeBron James to Join Stephen Curry After Lakers Exit - Yahoo Sports
“We Want You Here”: San Francisco May...
S.F. hopes to expand RESET center if pilot proves successful, says mayor’s chief of public safety
Steven Betz, the mayor's chief of public safety, said the results coming out of the RESET center are positive so far. S.F. hopes to expand RESET center if pilot proves successful, says mayor’s chief of public safety...
Daniel Lurie shoots his shot with LeBron: ‘King James, we want you here’
The mayor spoke with The Standard at the U.S. men’s World Cup game in Santa Clara to make his plea for LeBron James to sign with the Golden State Warriors....
Sports world and beyond, including SF mayor, wait for LeBron James' free agency decision
From politicians, celebrities and other sports leagues and teams, seemingly everyone is making their pitch to LeBron James as the world waits to hear what the greatest scorer in NBA history will decide about the 2026-27 season....
49ers CEO talks World Cup success
Al Guido, 49ers CEO & Bay Area Host Committee Board Member, talks excitement to host U.S. Men's National Soccer Team, and success of World Cup matches so far....
Alameda County supervisors OK Flock extension
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 on Tuesday to approve a contract extension with Flock Safety, a controversial automated license plate reader company, despite ongoing debate surrounding data security....
Calistoga residents voice strong opposition to proposed data center at fairgrounds
A large, frustrated crowd attended Monday's Calistoga Fairgrounds Advisory Board meeting to oppose a proposal for a data center, parking garages, and heliport complex....
Data center proposal in Calistoga sees strong opposition from residents
A large and frustrated crowd turned out Monday for what is usually a routine meeting of the Calistoga Fairgrounds Advisory Board to protest a controversial new proposal. Residents gathered to voice opposition to a pitched project that would build a combination data center, parkin...
S.F. supervisors balk at 362-page city code rewrite
‘I ran it through Claude:’ San Francisco supervisors delay 362-page legislation that would clean up the city's municipal codes. S.F. supervisors balk at 362-page city code rewrite...
‘Jersey Day’ in honor of Team USA match in the Bay Area
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie decreed that Wednesday – July 1 – is not only when Team USA takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina, it’s also "Jersey Day" – a day encouraging non-uniformed city employees to wear team colors or soccer jerseys....
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old....
Californians will vote on 14 ballot measures in November. Here’s an early look - San Francisco Chronicle
Californians will vote on 14 ballo...
Editor’s note: Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center
Mission Local has taken down two articles: “45-year-old S.F. nonprofit closes. Former board wonders where the money went,” published on June 4, and “S.F. nonprofit boss seeks to shift $2.3M […] Editor’s note: Bay Area Women’s and Children’s Center...
Major Supreme Court rulings: Analysis
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down some closesly watched decisons on Monday, including one concerning how states like California count mail-in ballots after Election Day. The justices also declined President Trump's request to review civil judgment requiring him to pay writer E. ...
Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges stemming from the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel....
Scott Wiener got heckled at the Trans March. Then he got a ton of donations
Also in today’s Power Play: Why Mayor Daniel Lurie is not spending political capital on the congressional race.
Doctor reveals the thing she wants you to do if you get a summer headache
There are tension headaches, migraine headaches, sinus headaches and then there are summer headaches. While they aren’t technically a diagnosable type of headache, experts encourage their patients to take summer headaches seriously. These headaches, says Dr. Jen Caudle, board ...
Do you know where your birth certificate is? How SAVE Act would change voter registration
President Trump is threatening to withhold his signature on a bipartisan housing bill unless Senate Republicans pass the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote — but GOP leaders say they don't have the votes....
LA Unified bans screens for youngest students, limits classroom tech through high school
The nation's second largest public school district has voted to significantly scale back technology in the classroom — banning screens for its youngest students and limiting daily screen time for older ones....
Stockton City Council approves ordinance regulating face coverings
(KRON)-- The Stockton City Council has approved an ordinance regulating the use of facial coverings when they are used to conceal a person's identity in ways that provoke fear, intimidation, threats, or violence. The measure, approved by the council this week, will take effect in...
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages....
OUSD board member questions budget surplus
Board member Mike Hutchinson accused district officials of using Artificial Intelligence to create the budget.
SFUSD just balanced its budget. The hard questions come next
School board members recognize the importance of a balanced budget that digs the district out of its fiscal hole. That doesn’t mean they all have to like it....
California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires
California voters will consider a controversial proposal in November to temporarily raise taxes on billionaires after the labor union backing the measure announced Thursday it would forge ahead despite pressure from critics to withdraw it....
Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
The Texas board of education is set to vote on a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes stories and passages from the Bible....