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CCA president David Howse on the closure that shocked SF’s art world
The 119-year institution will close next year and hand the keys over to Vanderbilt University.
Stanlee Gatti, influential CCA board member, resigned over Vanderbilt sale
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The celebrity event designer and confidant to SF’s rich and powerful stepped down in protest over the art college’s closure. Two other board members have also departed.
The ugly truth about the firing of Hazie’s hot bartender
Miguel Marchese sat down with The Standard to talk about the viral incident that cost him his job and the outpouring of love from strangers online.
‘No clue, no heads up’: Newsom shocked by CCA’s abrupt closure after $20M state grant
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State lawmakers criticized the governor for earmarking millions for the private art school amid a budget deficit.
Playoff Preview
It’s not Harbaugh vs. Carroll, but the 49ers-Seahawks rivalry is definitely back
Seattle coach Mike Macdonald, a defensive mastermind, is the perfect foil to San Francisco’s Kyle Shanahan.
Previewing the 49ers vs. Seahawks playoff rematch
David Lombardi weighs in.
49ers vs. Seahawks: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions
Two weeks after a deflating loss cost San Francisco the No. 1 seed, Kyle Shanahan’s team is seeking revenge in Seattle.
Kawakami: Shanahan’s longevity, Purdy’s true value, and more 49ers legacies in the making
Nobody should be defined by one win or loss, but things get altered or underlined as seasons come and go.
The SF Immigration Court death spiral accelerates
The Trump administration is closing the city’s primary venue for undocumented people to seek justice.
Displaced by fire, then robbed: Tenderloin exiles become looting victims as well
Former residents of 50 Golden Gate Ave. say their stolen devices have been moved as far as the border with Mexico.
Who’s leaving, who’s staying: The SF Standard’s billionaire tax tracker
With a 5% wealth tax looming, California’s billionaires are moving LLCs, buying Florida homes, and betting the measure fails.
Think you can solve SF’s homelessness crisis? Give it a try
A tool created by a Homelessness Oversight Commissioner shows that the more people San Francisco helps, the less help it can give each one.
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Wiener pitches $23B ‘science bond’ to backfill Trump research cuts
The ballot measure would fund research grants and facilities as federal grant freezes threaten Bay Area labs and universities.
Daniel Lurie was the public safety mayor. Now he’s trying to be the affordability guy
In his first State of the City speech, he placed the focus on making San Francisco more livable for working people. Sound familiar?
Sunset recallers launch effort to reopen Great Highway after supervisor’s plan crashes
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Residents tied to the ouster of Joel Engardio plan to kick off signature-gathering for a November ballot initiative.
Sunset supervisor gets cold shoulder from colleagues in bid to reopen Great Highway
Tuesday is the deadline for Alan Wong to introduce his legislation, but he appears to be struggling to line up support.
SF developer bets on 101 California, sets post-pandemic price ceiling
DivcoWest has reached an agreement to acquire a nearly 50% stake in the tower near the Embarcadero.
Could settled suits and unapproved plans add up to an extra $3M for an Atherton flipper?
How a $9.5 million teardown became a $12.9 million listing a few weeks later in one of the Bay’s priciest places.
This startup promises a ‘soul computer.’ Is it vaporware?
Pickle put out a slick promo video featuring in-the-works AI-powered glasses. The haters struck fast.
Century-old California College of the Arts to close, handing campus to Vanderbilt
The Nashville-based university will take over San Francisco’s oldest art school in 2027.
Editor’s Picks
The hottest party in SF? It’s for moms only
At a club night exclusively for child-raising women, moms danced like nobody (male) was watching.
It’s time to tear down the San Francisco Zoo. Here’s what should rise in its place
Opinion
The public is sick of the crumbling infrastructure and inane panda politics. A new vision for a 21st century zoo — EcoPark SF — points the way forward.
How a sleepy Peninsula suburb became the Bay Area’s hottest homebuying market
A once-in-a-generation shift has given Menlo Park its highest-ever home prices.
The next generation of AI founders can’t even drive
Tech founders used to drop out of college. Now many aren’t even going.
Previewing the 49ers vs. Seahawks playoff rematch
David Lombardi weighs in.
The Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga saga has entered its final, inevitable chapter
After a 126-113 win over the Knicks, Draymond Green talked about the 23-year-old wing’s tenure with Golden State and said, “Sometimes things just don’t work out.”
What we know about the Giants’ plans for all of their young shortstops
Venezuela native Luis Hernández joins Josuar Gonzalez, Jhonny Level, Gavin Kilen, and several other talented prospects who share a position.
If the Warriors are looking flat, blame the ‘dog days’
Teams don’t play their sharpest basketball after the holidays. Golden State’s stars are trying to grind through this stretch anyway.
Before ‘Heated Rivalry,’ this SF hockey team brought pride to the ice
The HBO hit is breathing new life into the Earthquakes, the city’s pioneering LGBTQ+ hockey club.
Your guide to the best events of SF Art Week
The buzziest exhibition openings, mural unveilings, artist talks, and more.
Apple turns 50: Our 10 favorite items from the Steve Jobs auction
Get your checkbooks ready: Everything from Dylan 8-tracks to a 1989 Jaguar is up for bid.
Sleepless in San Francisco: Data shows city’s most sleep-deprived neighborhoods
A new CDC report reveal striking disparities in the areas getting the most and least rest.
The JPM week social map: Who you’ll see, where you’ll see them
As the conference takes over SF, these are the events everyone is trying to get into — and the people they are trying to meet.
One of downtown’s most glamorous martini bars is opening a penthouse restaurant
A follow-up to Holbrook House, this two-floor project will crown a Financial District “office resort” called The Spear.
70-year-old ice cream shop to expand with second location downtown
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Polly Ann Ice Cream, known for stocking 50 flavors every day in the Outer Sunset, is opening a pop-up in the Financial District.
The government’s new food pyramid tastes like tech bro
The longevity dudes “have taken the power back”: Sky-high protein, little carbs, and — of course — beef tallow.
It’s been a North Beach nightlife staple for 30 years — and it’s nearly ready to reopen
A longtime bohemian hot spot, 15 Romolo has been shuttered for 18 months. Owner Jon Gasparini almost walked away, in fact.
The pragmatist and the socialist: How Lurie’s State of the City speech one-upped Mamdani
Two mayors, two speeches, two modes of leadership: Assessing what Daniel Lurie got right — and what topics he avoided — in his big 2026 address.
What Gavin Newsom and Ro Khanna get wrong in the battle over Billionaire Tax
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan argues that a wealth tax isn’t just a disastrous idea for California, it ignores the state’s actual problems.
While SF residents suffer, PG&E profits. It’s time to smash the utility monopolies
Governor candidate Tom Steyer argues for more competition in the wake of PG&E’s December blackout.
Daniel Lurie mostly thrived in Year 1. The next year could be shakier
Few predicted his popularity or the speed with which he has altered the city’s narrative. But his accomplishments could be fleeting.