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Former Staffer Says Rep. Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her Twice

We have an April surprise in the race for governor of California, and one that could have some impact on what is already a crowded and messy fight between Democratic candidates ahead of the June 2 primary.

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don’t Disrupt Others’ Sobriety

Dorsey, who struggles with his own substance use disorder, introduced legislation calling for future city-funded supportive housing to be drug-free, which he says would allow for relapses if they don’t put fellow residents’ sobriety at risk, but some advocates remain skeptical.

Kamala Harris Says 'I'm Thinking About It' With Regard to 2028 Run

We may indeed see Kamala Harris run for president for a third time, folks, as she continues to strongly hint this week that this is what she's planning to do in 2028.

Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Sam Altman's House, Suspect Arrested Outside OpenAI Headquarters

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home was targeted by a suspect early Friday morning, and that suspect then proceeded to head to OpenAI's offices, where he allegedly was ranting about burning the place down.

Seven Arrested, Including Three County Officials, In Connection With Deadly Esparto Fireworks Explosion

A Yolo County sheriff's lieutenant and his wife, who owned the property where last summer's deadly fireworks explosion occurred in Esparto, have been arrested along with five others, and formal charges were set to be announced Friday.

Teen Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries In Mission District Shooting Following Fight

Just hours after city officials called for an end to street violence by announcing a 24-hour ceasefire Thursday afternoon, a teenager was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a fight near Mission and 18th streets that resulted in gunfire.

Friday Morning Constitutional: Democrats Holding 'Shadow Hearings' on Election Shenanigans

Congressional Democrats held a 'shadow hearing' in SF Thursday on election integrity; a California sheriff's deputy was killed trying to serve an eviction notice; and Castro residents are upset about Philz's new policy against Pride flags.

Day Around the Bay: Waymo and Waze Are Mapping SF's Potholes

BART had another significant meltdown today due to a problem near San Bruno; Waymo and Waze are launching a pothole-mapping project in SF; and First Lady Melania Trump might be trying to get ahead of a bombshell story about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein — and/or how she met Donald.

Construction Begins on 100% Affordable ‘Marvel in the Mission’ Development

Crews officially broke ground on the mammoth, long-awaited “Marvel in the Mission” affordable housing development adjacent to the 16th Street-Mission BART Station, with the first phase featuring 136 units of permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless residents.

SF Restaurants, Food & Drink

San Francisco Gets Its First Gluten-Free, Celiac-Safe Italian Restaurant, Clementina

There is no life without pasta for most Italians, and given that some Italians must also grapple with the scourge of celiac disease and gluten intolerance, people have found a way to make delicious pasta, and pizza, without the gluten.

Calling It a 'Crisis Point,' DA Brooke Jenkins and Other City Leaders Call For Ceasefire Amid Spike In SF Homicides

There was a press conference Thursday morning on the steps of San Francisco City Hall to address the noted uptick in homicides since the start of the year, which puts the city on track for potentially double the number of homicides we saw in 2025.

Supes Veto Appeal to Legalize $5M North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

The SF Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to reject an appeal to retroactively legalize a $5 million North Beach single-family home that was illegally converted from four rent-controlled units by a previous owner.

Arts & Entertainment

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with the head of Elon Musk that was part of an art installation at Miami Art Basel in December was seen prancing around San Francisco on Wednesday, as part of a promo for an upcoming art show.

Let the Boycott Begin!: Philz Coffee Locations Barred From Hanging Pride Flags

Homegrown coffee brand Philz has gone corporate, and its CEO may have miscalculated with a new policy change aimed at not alienating bigots or the religious right, or something.

Right-Wingers Accused of Inciting Fights, Pepper Spraying Silicon Valley Shoppers For YouTube Views

A Costco shopper in Mountain View is suffering from vision loss after he was pepper sprayed during an altercation with a right-wing instigator/YouTuber from Southern California.

Thursday Morning What's Up: Oakland Vietnamese Restaurant Rammed By Vehicle Three Times

Tay Ho restaurant in Oakland was rammed by a would-be smash-and-grab thief; demonstrators marched on Market Street against the Iran War; and around 100 youths were detained after breaking into a shuttered theater in San Jose.

Day Around the Bay: SEIU Pulls Endorsement of Wiener Over Prop D

SF filmmaker Kevin Epps was sentenced to six years for a 2016 shooting; the service workers' union has pulled its endorsement of Scott Wiener for Congress; and Philz Coffee employees are circulating a petition over a Pride flag issue.

SF Supervisor Mahmood Introduces Ban on Uncertified Batteries Following Increase In Fires

SF Supervisor Bilal Mahmood and SFFD introduced legislation banning the sale of lithium-ion batteries without a UL certification label due to increased fire risk, giving city agencies authority to penalize retailers and issue fines to consumers who violate the law.

Incoming Rain Will Bring Possible 1.5 Inches to SF Between Thursday and Sunday

Enjoy the sun today because rain is on its way again for the next several days across much of Northern California.

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the appointment of a new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing on Wednesday, following the recent resignation announcement by current director Shireen McSpadden.

Northern California Man Shot By ICE Was Not Gang Member, Lawyer Says, Was Acquitted of Murder Charge In El Salvador

A Salvadoran man who his lawyer says is a family man and day laborer who's engaged to a US citizen was shot by ICE agents in Patterson, California Tuesday, south of Tracy. His lawyer says it was a case of poor investigative work by ICE.

Big Rig Fire Near Golden Gate Bridge Causes Southbound Traffic Backup

A big rig truck caught fire Wednesday morning just past the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza, in the righthand-most southbound lane, leading to a traffic backup for those traveling into the city.

Berkeley Police Arrest Screaming Naked Man Carrying Shotgun at Tesla Service Center

A 35-year-old suspect was arrested in Berkeley Monday morning after police received several reports of a man running naked down the street, smashing windows, and he was later found screaming and waving a shotgun inside the Tesla Service Center.

Family of Shooting Victim Samantha Emge Not Satisfied With Accidental Death Narrative

The young woman who was shot, police initially said accidentally, in a Sunset District apartment two weeks ago, was in a sometimes rocky relationship with the man who shot her. Her family says police need to investigate the case further.

Former SF Resident Visiting From LA Found Dead After Leaving Martuni’s

Sharbel Saker, a former SF resident who had worked at Fisherman’s Wharf prior to moving to LA last year, was found dead early Friday near Market and Page streets after reportedly leaving Martuni’s piano bar on mid-Market.