What the 'Lost Decade' of 2000-2009 Can Teach Today's Investors About AI Disruption
A veteran asset manager draws unsettling parallels between the dot-com bubble's aftermath and today's AI-driven market -- and the data backs him up.
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Antoine Watson Sentenced in 'Grandpa Vicha' Killing
Antoine Watson faces up to eight years in prison as a San Francisco judge sentences him for the 2021 killing of 84-year-old Vicha Ratanapakdee.
Insanity Plea Entered in Kimberly Wong Murder Case
Scott Fisher entered a not guilty by reason of insanity plea days before his trial was set to begin in the 2023 murder of SF tech worker Kimberly Wong.
San Jose Reviews Cesar Chavez Sites to Honor All Farmworkers
San Jose leaders voted unanimously to review public sites bearing Cesar Chavez's name, aiming to broaden recognition of the farmworker movement.
Sheriff Bianco Seizes 650,000 Ballots in Riverside County
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized 650,000 November 2025 ballots, alarming state officials who say the move is baseless and politically motivated.
Trump Orders TSA Back Pay as Government Shutdown Continues
Trump signed an executive order to pay TSA officers back wages as shutdown absentee rates hit a record 11.83%, threatening airport security nationwide.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder to Resign Amid Health Crisis
District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder, San Francisco's most progressive board member, announced her resignation from a hospital bed citing a personal health crisis.
Biden Staffer Arrested in SF Sunset District Shooting
A former Biden White House staffer was arrested in the Sunset District shooting death of Samantha Emge, as SF eyes federal agent ID laws.
Trump Targets San Francisco Again Amid O'Reilly Special
Trump criticized San Francisco's pace of recovery at a Cabinet meeting, possibly influenced by Bill O'Reilly's prime-time special on the city's decline.
New Izakaya, Northern Thai & More: SF Restaurant News
San Francisco's dining scene expands with TBD izakaya in Union Square, Ka Kai Northern Thai in the Castro, and new dishes at Izzy's Steaks.
Sacramento Bee's AI Earthquake and Wildfire Bots Spread Misinformation
The Sacramento Bee's AI-powered bots are publishing false earthquake and wildfire reports, raising serious questions about automated journalism accuracy.
Two Homicides Strike San Francisco in One Night
Two unrelated shootings killed a man and a woman in San Francisco's Ingleside and Sunset districts Tuesday night, marking the city's 11th and 12th homicides of the year.
Dave Eggers Opens Art + Water at Pier 29 This Fall
Dave Eggers and JD Beltran will open Art + Water, a 100,000-sq-ft tuition-free arts space at San Francisco's Pier 29 this fall.
The Boardroom's AI Problem: Why Executive Pay Consultants Are Sounding the Alarm on Integrity
As AI tools reshape how companies design executive pay packages and conduct governance reviews, veteran compensation consultant Frank Glassner warns that boards are trading rigor for convenience — and shareholders will eventually pay the price.
East Bay Arts Week: Live Music, Theater & More
From bluegrass at the Cornerstone to Ngozi Anyanwu's The Monsters at Berkeley Rep, the East Bay is packed with live performances this week.
False Earthquake Alerts Hit Northern California Again in 2026
The USGS earthquake detection system triggered multiple false alerts across Northern California, the second such misfire in four months.
Raw Meat Left in Sun Goes Viral: Hamburger Project Responds
A photo of raw ground beef and mayo baking on a San Francisco sidewalk went viral, prompting Hamburger Project to blame a delivery driver.
Murder-Suicide Home in SF's Westwood Highlands Lists for $1.5M
A San Francisco home where a family of four died in a murder-suicide is now listed at $1,499,950. Will buyers compete for the stigmatized property?
Oakland Celebrates Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold With Kehlani
Oakland packed Frank Ogawa Plaza to honor figure skater Alysa Liu's 2026 Olympic gold medal, with a surprise performance by R&B artist Kehlani.
Oakland Officers Laughed After Fatal 'Ghost Chase' Crash
Body camera footage shows two former Oakland officers laughing after an illegal high-speed ghost chase killed 28-year-old Lolomanaia Soakai in 2022.
Friends Remember Joe Kukura, SFist Editor and Singular Soul
Friends and colleagues share memories of Joe Kukura, SFist associate editor and beloved San Francisco writer, following his death last week.
Stop the AI Race Rally Targets Anthropic, OpenAI, xAI
Protesters plan to rally outside Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI headquarters in San Francisco, demanding AI CEOs commit to pausing frontier AI development.
The Pricing Model Wars: Why Time & Materials Is Dying and Retainers Are Thriving
Survey data from 181 agencies published by professional services platform Productive reveals significant fragmentation in pricing approaches as AI accelerates production, with outcome-based and value-based models emerging as the best-positioned strategies.
Northern California Ski Resorts Close Early Due to Snowmelt
Several Northern California ski resorts are shutting down early this spring as warm temperatures accelerate snowmelt across the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe region.
SFO & Oakland Airport on FAA's Runway Safety Hot Spot List
The FAA flagged SFO, Oakland, and San Jose airports on its hot spot list, identifying ground areas most at risk of runway collisions and near-misses.
Joe Kukura, Beloved SFist Writer and SF Voice, Dies at 55
Joe Kukura, a longtime SFist contributor who covered San Francisco with humor and heart for over two decades, died of gastric cancer complications at 55.
SF Mayor Lurie Responds to Iranian Attack Threat Warning
Mayor Daniel Lurie reassures San Franciscans amid FBI warnings of a possible Iranian drone attack, saying there are no imminent threats to the city.
What Happens When Your Waymo Gets Attacked?
A San Francisco rider spent six minutes trapped in a Waymo while a man attacked the car. Here's what Waymo did—and didn't do—to help.
Norovirus Cases Spike in SF, Marin & Silicon Valley
Wastewater data reveals a regional norovirus surge hitting San Francisco, Marin County, and Silicon Valley. Here's what you need to know to stay safe.
Four Men Plead Guilty in Bayview Drive-By Shooting Case
Four men pleaded guilty in a 2023 Bayview drive-by shooting that injured one person and prompted a multi-agency federal investigation across the Bay Area.
SF Homelessness Director Shireen McSpadden Steps Down
Shireen McSpadden, San Francisco's homelessness department director, announced she will leave her post on June 30 after five years leading the agency.
The Tech Behind Biotech: Why Lab Management Software Is Finally Catching Up
While nearly every industry has embraced digital procurement tools, laboratory supply chains have remained stubbornly analog — until now. A wave of lab management platforms is finally modernizing how research teams source, order, and track supplies.
WWII Female Muni Operators Who Kept SF's Streetcars Running
Discover how women like Dolores Piluso kept San Francisco's Muni system running during WWII, and what their story reveals about transit and human factors.
Joby Aviation Electric Air Taxi Demo Flight Over San Francisco Bay
Joby Aviation flew its electric air taxi across San Francisco Bay, covering an Oakland-to-Marin route in 10 minutes at 100 mph in near silence.
SF Supervisor Wong Launches 'Dumb Laws' Contest in 2026
District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong invites SF residents to submit outdated or pointless city regulations for review, simplification, or repeal.
Cal/OSHA May Fine BART $200K Over Live Track Safety Incident
Cal/OSHA is weighing $200K+ fines against BART after managers allowed crews to work on a live track without proper safety clearance in November 2024.
SF Mayor Lurie Pushes Charter Reform Ballot Measures
Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman filed three charter reform measures for November's ballot, targeting contracting rules and mayoral authority.
Algeria Buys Pac Heights Mansion for $10M as Entertainment Space
The historic Herbst Mansion in Pacific Heights sold for nearly $10M to Algeria's government, which plans to use it as an upscale entertaining space in San Francisco.
Nomadic Bookshop Opens in Oakland's Uptown District
Nomadic Bookshop launched in Oakland's Uptown district to nearly 400 attendees, blending independent publishing, poetry, and community-led events.
Two Men Arrested in Sunnyvale Killing of Young Mother
Sunnyvale police arrested ex-boyfriend Gerzon Chirinos and Alfonso Inestroza in the January shooting death of 24-year-old mother Kembery Chirinos-Flores.
Caltrain & Prologis Propose 2,500-Unit Railyards Towers in SF
Caltrain and Prologis have filed plans for a 20-acre, 2,500-unit housing development at 4th and King streets in San Francisco, spanning 15-20 years.
Attempted Murder Charge Filed in SF Chinatown Stabbing
SF DA Brooke Jenkins charges Jian Feng Huang with attempted murder in a March 5 Chinatown stabbing, as Oakland and Tenderloin also report violent incidents.
Dublin Unified Teachers Strike Over Budget Cuts and Layoffs
Dublin Unified teachers hit picket lines Monday over budget cuts and layoffs, as Bay Area school districts face mounting financial crises tied to declining enrollment.
New Biography Traces Bruce Lee's Formative Year in Oakland During Turbulent 1960s
A new biography explores Bruce Lee's pivotal but brief time in Oakland, where the future martial arts icon developed his revolutionary fighting style while living in a city on the brink of major social movements.
Oakland Housing Projects Receive $23 Million from Alameda County's Measure W Sales Tax Fund
Six Oakland affordable housing projects will receive a combined $23.39 million from Alameda County's Measure W sales tax revenue, according to a Board of Supervisors vote this week that distributed $53 million across 10 developments throughout the county.
Mayor Lurie Plans to Cut 500 City Hall Jobs as SF Faces Nearly $1 Billion Budget Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall positions as the city grapples with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, marking a significant departure from last year's budget maneuvers that avoided actual layoffs.
Mayor Lurie Plans to Eliminate 500 City Hall Jobs to Address Budget Deficit
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans to eliminate at least 500 San Francisco City Hall positions as the city grapples with a nearly $1 billion budget deficit, marking a shift from previous cost-cutting measures that avoided actual layoffs.
San Francisco Photographer Finds Lower Costs in Miami But Misses Bay Area's Professional Culture
A San Francisco photographer who relocated to Miami during the pandemic says he appreciates Florida's lower cost of living and lifestyle benefits but misses the professional standards he experienced in the Bay Area.
Bay Area Fintechs Are Betting on Decentralized KYC
Bay Area fintech companies are moving toward decentralized KYC as breach costs mount, drawing on cryptographic research developed at Bay Area institutions over the past decade.
San Francisco Supervisors Ban Federal Immigration Enforcement on City Property
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that prohibits federal immigration enforcement operations on city property, making San Francisco the latest Bay Area jurisdiction to establish "ICE-free zones."
Excelsior Prepares for Lunar New Year Celebrations
The Excelsior District prepares for Lunar New Year as 2025 marks the rare Year of the Fire Horse, with local businesses planning celebrations along Mission Street.
The Tao of Wi-Fi, Salt Rooms, and Burble: Janelli’s Journey to Founder Life
Alexandra Janelli is one of those rare people who has no business existing as one person. Janelli’s the great-granddaughter of New York radio royalty, a conservation biologist who worked to save the p
Scott Hansen: How Crowdfunding Can Scale Without Selling Out
When most people think of crowdfunding, they picture the early 2010s—a time when glossy Kickstarter videos promised revolutionary products that rarely shipped. It was a golden age of optimism that eve
Dog Pee Nearly Destroyed My Marriage. An Enzyme Cleaner Named Earthworm Saved It.
A San Francisco tech writer's honest account of how a six-week-old puppy nearly wrecked his home life, and how a biodegradable enzyme cleaner from a New Jersey company called Earthworm fixed everything the conventional products couldn't.
Coinbase CEO's Earnings Call Remarks Stir Criticism Over Prediction Market Bets
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong deliberately spoke prediction market trigger words during the company's Q3 earnings call, moving $84,000 in bets on Kalshi and Polymarket. The stunt drew sharp criticism from the crypto industry's own leaders and raised fresh questions about prediction market integrity.