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Giants pitchers didn’t just deface Pride uniforms. They alienated their fans and city

On Pride Night, four San Francisco Giants pitchers on this woebegone team opted to either deface their official uniform or ignore it altogether, hijacking the event for their own purposes.

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Newsom says FBI appears to be investigating his wife in politically motivated attack

The White House declined to answer questions about the possible investigation or Newsom’s comments. Newsom said the investigation appears to be targeting his wife.

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San Francisco is about to roll out a far-reaching new rule for major home renovations

City planners expect a surge of permit applications before the new San Francisco rule takes effect. Here’s how it works.

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Trump administration to probe California’s powerful coastal watchdog

The powerful California Coastal Commission is in the crosshairs of the Trump administration and will undergo what one coastal advocate described as “not a routine review.”

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‘You’re selected because of your wallet’: The cost of youth sports is out of control — especially in the Bay Area

The last U.S. World Cup fueled a soccer boom. But 30 years later, youth sports is broken: Costs are skyrocketing, private equity is buying up clubs, and youth clubs are “marketing fear” to...

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One of California’s largest insurers will hike rates nearly 30% this fall

The 30% rate hike is an average, with some policyholders seeing increases that are even higher.

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Map shows how much home insurance rates have risen in every California ZIP code

A new research paper from Stanford University provides the most up-to-date snapshot of how California’s insurance crisis has changed the cost of insurance.

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You’ve heard from my husband, Eric Schmidt, about AI. Now here’s my take

OPINION: The impact of AI could be catastrophic for human cultures and everything that gives meaning to our lives, Wendy Schmidt writes.

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As some seek to make Pride divisive, Giants sustain commitment to LGBT community

The San Francisco Giants have made common cause with Bay Area LGBTQ folks going back decades. Saturday’s Pride Day will add new dimensions to that promise from a team to its fans.

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After 65 years of covering the world, a Native Son says goodbye

CARL NOLTE: The San Francisco Chronicle’s longtime columnist signs off after a lifetime of newspapering in which he served as reporter, editor, war correspondent and sometime photographer.

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'Raiders of the Lost Ark' changed adventure films forever 40 years ago

Featuring a race against the Nazis and one of Harrison Ford's most famous roles, Indiana Jones' journey to the big screen was hardly a foregone conclusion.

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It was one of the country’s best new restaurants. Now this wildly fun S.F. spot is closing after 4 years

This San Francisco restaurant known for its maximalist decor and commitment to reducing food waste is closing its doors after four years in the Mission District.

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Massive Tracy fire may be one of largest warehouse blazes of its kind, officials say

Officials said the Medline warehouse fire in Tracy may be one of the largest of its kind in the U.S., as crews battled smoke, hot spots and questions about failed fire systems.

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Why this 91-year-old Stanford economist says Silicon Valley helped weaken American democracy

In his new book, “Private Power and Democracy’s Decline,” Stanford University professor emeritus Mordecai Kurz links monopoly power, worker displacement and democratic decline in the U.S.

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A U.S. attack on an Iranian water system follows a disturbing pattern

Attacks on civilian water systems are war crimes, forbidden by the 1977 Protocols to the Geneva Convention and related international laws.

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El Niño is here — and likely to be historic. Here’s how California will be impacted

Federal forecasters confirmed that El Niño is here and said it could be one of the largest such events since 1950. California can expect impacts.

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Camille Peri, biographer and co-creator of Salon’s ‘Mothers Who Think,’ dies at 72

Friends, family, filmmakers and writers found inspiration in the bustling San Francisco household Peri built with her husband, David Talbot.

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Maria Su defends S.F. schools as Congress presses on gender and parental-rights policies

The House Committee on Education and the Workforce drew a large crowd of parents and activists as school leaders were asked about transgender policies, religious beliefs and parental rights.

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S.F. voters just banned the city’s progressive godfather from office. Here’s what he says about it

OPINION: The progressive movement in San Francisco that Aaron Peskin helped build is flailing. Here’s his strategy to reignite things, columnist Emily Hoeven writes.

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The University of California should not bring back the SAT for student admissions

OPINION: Reinstituting the SAT in the University of California’s admissions process will not solve the problem of declining student readiness in math, Jonathan D. Glater writes.

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A MAGA county just voted to kill mail voting, putting it on a collision course with California

Shasta County residents voted by mail to get rid of mail voting and turn elections into in-person, one-day affairs.

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‘They’re going to try to get her’: What awaits S.F. schools chief Maria Su when she faces Congress

Republican members of the House are expected to ask the superintendent about district curriculum or district policies that conflict with federal policies.

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The World Cup was supposed to be a Bay Area bonanza. Why does it feel like a flop?

In the Bay Area, “nobody I know is talking about the World Cup,” said a former mayor who lives within a short drive of Levi’s Stadium, where matches are scheduled.

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Trump’s claims of ‘rigged’ California election are a practice run for the midterms

OPINION: Trump is using the California primary to ramp up his ongoing efforts to sow doubt about election integrity in the minds of Americans everywhere.

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Before historic World Cup appearance, Somali referee denied entry to U.S.

Somali referee Omar Artan was reportedly denied entry into the United States despite having a valid visa. The African country was one of those affected by the Trump administration’s 2025 travel...

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