Philz Coffee CEO Confirms Pride Flags Coming Down in 2026
Philz Coffee CEO Mahesh Sadarangani says Pride flags will be removed from all locations, replaced by 'unifying' custom artwork despite public backlash.
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Anonymous SF Tech Worker Gives $250 to 6,000 SFUSD Educators
An anonymous San Francisco tech worker donated $1.6 million to SFUSD, giving nearly 6,000 educators a $250 no-strings gift card.
Two Earthquakes Strike Coast Near San Francisco Zoo
Two earthquakes rattled the ocean floor near the San Francisco Zoo on Saturday. No damage or injuries were reported from the 3.0 and 2.7 magnitude quakes.
Wife of SoMa Hit-and-Run Suspect Defends Her Husband
Valentino Amil faces murder charges in the death of trans elder Dannielle Spillman. Now his wife is speaking out to defend him publicly.
SF Board to Consider Reopening Dog Court With 61 Cases Pending
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors may revive dog bite court, shut since 2024, as 61 cases sit idle and annual bite reports surpass 900.
Vigil Monday for Pedestrian Killed in SoMa Hit-and-Run
A vigil will be held Monday for Dannielle Spillman, 74, killed in a SoMa hit-and-run. Suspect Valentino Cash Amil faces murder charges.
SFMTA Budget Proposes Higher Muni Fares and Parking Fines
SFMTA's proposed $1.5B budget raises Muni fares, cable car prices, and parking fines while introducing fare capping for daily riders.
SF's New 'Slim Silhouette' Trash Cans Finally Hit Streets
San Francisco's long-awaited custom 'Slim Silhouette' trash cans have arrived — eight years after the city began its search for a new street bin design.
SF Moves to Ban Smoking on Bar Patios in 2026
Supervisor Myrna Melgar introduced legislation to ban smoking on SF bar patios, bringing the city in line with over 100 California cities.
SF Boutique Run Entirely by AI That Manages Human Staff
Andon Market in San Francisco's Cow Hollow is managed by an AI agent named Luna, which hired staff, designed the store, and controls all operations.
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.
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.
SF Downtown Safety Ambassador Program Expands With $5M Grant
The SF Downtown Development Corporation commits $5 million to expand safety ambassador programs across Union Square, Yerba Buena, and downtown BART stations.
By Marcus Reed
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.
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.
SF's $4.75M North Beach Home Faces Illegal Conversion Battle
The Board of Supervisors will decide if a $4.75M North Beach home can remain a single-family property or must be restored to four rental units.
By Nina Alvarez
SF Group Caught Paying $5 Per Signature for Fake Petitions
A video shows paid signature collectors at Sixth and Mission directing people to sign ballot petitions using fake names and addresses for $5 each.
By Nina Alvarez
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.
Union Square Tulip Day 2026: Get 80,000 Free Tulips Saturday
Union Square's annual Tulip Day returns this Saturday with 80,000 free tulips, 8 per person. Gates open at 1 p.m. but lines form as early as 9 a.m.
By Marcus Reed
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.
Ex-SF Fire Marshal Now Consulting on Sprinkler Rules He Wrote
Former SF Fire Marshal Kenneth Cofflin drafted the city's high-rise sprinkler mandate and now runs a consulting firm helping condo associations navigate it.
By Marcus Reed
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.
Tony Phillips Jailed Again After Mayor Lurie Bodyguard Clash
Tony Phillips returned to jail after violating stayaway orders, days after a judge ruled Mayor Lurie's bodyguard had initiated the original altercation.
By Marcus Reed
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.
Two Homes Catch Fire in SF's Sunset District on 25th Ave
Two homes on the 1400 block of 25th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset District caught fire Thursday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
By Nina Alvarez
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.
Lucky Grocery on Fulton Street in NoPa Closing This Fall
The Lucky supermarket at 1750 Fulton Street in San Francisco's NoPa neighborhood will permanently close on September 11, leaving residents with fewer affordable options.
By Nina Alvarez
SF Community Reunites Homicide Victim's Dog With Family
Carl Jones Jr., a SoMa homicide victim, had his dog Teddy G rescued by a neighbor after the shooting. The SF community worked to reunite the dog with family.
By Marcus Reed
Lawyer Calls Mayor Lurie's Tenderloin Outreach 'Performative'
The defense attorney for Tony Phillips, charged with assaulting Mayor Lurie's bodyguard, blames the mayor's 'performative' Tenderloin outreach for the incident.
By Marcus Reed
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.
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.