Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 2h

This San Francisco restaurant, ranked among the Chronicle critics’ top Italian spots in the Bay Area, has closed due to the rising costs of rent, utilities and taxes, among other expenses.

A top S.F. Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta has closed

This San Francisco restaurant, ranked among the Chronicle critics’ top Italian spots in the Bay Area, has closed due to the rising costs of rent, utilities and taxes, among other expenses.

bit.ly

2 1

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 2h

Mac Jones was a limited participant in the San Francisco 49ers’ Friday practice. He remains questionable for Sunday’s game, but GM John Lynch said: “Mac’s in good shape.”

49ers’ Mac Jones throwing as signs point toward start vs. Tampa Bay; Brock Purdy out

Mac Jones was a limited participant in the San Francisco 49ers’ Friday practice. He remains questionable for Sunday’s game, but GM John Lynch said: “Mac’s in good shape.”

bit.ly

3

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 3h

Public records show the family found dead inside their San Francisco home had been swallowed by financial woes before their deaths.

Grim discovery of S.F. family came days after worrying encounter, amid severe financial distress

Public records show the family found dead inside their San Francisco home had been swallowed by financial woes before their deaths.

bit.ly

1 2 3

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 3h

Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing heated criticism of his approach to a homeless shelter in San Francisco’s Bayview district in a sign of continued political tension over a centerpiece of his agenda.

Fight over S.F. tiny cabins for the homeless heats up as lawmaker calls Mayor Lurie ‘dishonest’

Mayor Daniel Lurie is facing heated criticism of his approach to a homeless shelter in San Francisco’s Bayview district in a sign of continued political tension over a centerpiece of his agenda.

bit.ly

7

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 4h

As tensions mount between governors over Trump’s interstate National Guard deployments, the Republican leader of the National Governors Association said the move is a violation of states’ rights.

Newsom urged governors to speak out against interstate troop deployments. A key Republican just did

As tensions mount between governors over Trump’s interstate National Guard deployments, the Republican leader of the National Governors Association said the move is a violation of states’...

bit.ly

1 5 26

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 4h

San Francisco Giants outfielders collectively put up mediocre numbers at the plate and played poorly in the field, which could encourage Buster Posey to look at free agents in the offseason.

The Giants need outfield help. Is adding a star among Buster Posey’s offseason priorities?

San Francisco Giants outfielders collectively put up mediocre numbers at the plate and played poorly in the field, which could encourage Buster Posey to look at free agents in the offseason.

bit.ly

7

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

A housing shortage crisis combined with an era of climate-fueled wildfires has made building homes a fraught undertaking across much of California.

California is building homes deeper into wildfire country. Here’s why.

A housing shortage crisis combined with an era of climate-fueled wildfires has made building homes a fraught undertaking across much of California.

bit.ly

1 10

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 5h

The casual sibling to San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Sorrel will occupy the former Slanted Door space — another milestone in the storied Ferry Building’s ongoing revival.

Exclusive: Inside the Ferry Building’s most exciting restaurant opening of the year

The casual sibling to San Francisco’s Michelin-starred Sorrel will occupy the former Slanted Door space — another milestone in the storied Ferry Building’s ongoing revival.

bit.ly

1 8

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 6h

A popular craft brewery has filed for bankruptcy in Oakland. It’s the latest in a string of major changes for breweries in the Bay Area.

A prominent Bay Area brewery just filed for bankruptcy

bit.ly

6

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 6h

Cities throughout California may see a perceptible transformation of their urban design in the coming years under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to authorize dense housing around transit hubs.

Landmark California law would put more housing near BART and Caltrain

Cities throughout California may see a perceptible transformation of their urban design in the coming years under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to authorize dense housing around transit...

bit.ly

1 30

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 7h

Roasted squash and beets meet farro, arugula and a tangy chile-tamarind vinaigrette in this cozy fall salad that’s simple enough for weeknights.

Tart, creamy and slightly spicy, this autumn salad brings comforting flavors to the table

Roasted squash and beets meet farro, arugula and a tangy chile-tamarind vinaigrette in this cozy fall salad that’s simple enough for weeknights.

bit.ly

2 2 15

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 7h

NBA officials are cracking down this year on “high five” closeouts afflicting shooters. Said Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry: “I’ve been trying to get that called for years.”

Steph Curry, Warriors will benefit from officiating tweak this season

NBA officials are cracking down this year on “high five” closeouts afflicting shooters. Said Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry: “I’ve been trying to get that called for years.”

bit.ly

2 5

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 7h

The White House said that mass firings of federal workers have started, an attempt by the Trump administration to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown drags on.

Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown

In a court filing, the budget office said well over 4,000 employees would be fired, though it noted that the funding situation was “fluid and rapidly evolving.”

bit.ly

2 3 4

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 7h

In this fight in an affluent Bay Area suburb, each side has political connections, a seemingly endless capacity to lobby and strong beliefs about who the Little League field should serve.

Parents in this Bay Area suburb are fighting over a Little League field — and they’ve lawyered up

In this fight in an affluent Bay Area suburb, each side has political connections, a seemingly endless capacity to lobby and strong beliefs about who the Little League field should serve.

bit.ly

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

The South Lake Tahoe mayor who publicly confessed to embezzling from the church where she worked is believed to have stolen more than $300,000 from the house of worship, a lawyer for the church said.

Lawyer says South Lake Tahoe mayor stole $300,000 from church coffers

The South Lake Tahoe mayor who publicly confessed to embezzling from the church where she worked is believed to have stolen more than $300,000 from the house of worship, a lawyer for the church...

bit.ly

2 12

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

“Us moving up is just a next-man-up mentality,” Canadian Snowbirds crew chief Shane Votour said ahead of this weekend’s air shows. “Everybody supports each other in the air.”

📽️: @santiagomejia.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle

1 2 19

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are giving $100 million to the UCSF children’s hospital. Salesforce is also pledging $39 million for AI education to groups including SFUSD.

Benioffs, Salesforce give $139 million to UCSF and AI education

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and his wife Lynne are giving $100 million to the UCSF children’s hospital. Salesforce is also pledging $39 million for AI education to groups including SFUSD.

bit.ly

5 1 6

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

OPINION: We expect greatness from our athletes. We also expect them to make a buck. But LeBron James teasing tipple was probably the tone-deaf tout none of us needed now, Scott Ostler writes.

Let them drink cognac? C’mon, LeBron, this wasn’t what America needs from sports

OPINION: We expect greatness from our athletes. We also expect them to make a buck. But LeBron James teasing tipple was probably the tone-deaf tout none of us needed now, Scott Ostler writes.

bit.ly

1 1

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 8h

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that President Trump should deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to combat crime: “We don’t have enough cops, so if they can be cops, I’m all for it.”

Marc Benioff says Trump should send National Guard to San Francisco

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said that President Trump should deploy the National Guard to San Francisco to combat crime: “We don’t have enough cops, so if they can be cops, I’m all for it.”

bit.ly

5 2 2

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h

With the Blue Angels sidelined by the government shutdown, a team of Canadian flyers was promoted to a starring role in this year’s San Francisco Fleet Week festivities.

Fleet Week air show photos: Meet the ‘rock star’ Canadian Snowbirds

With the Blue Angels sidelined by the government shutdown, a team of Canadian flyers was promoted to a starring role in this year’s San Francisco Fleet Week festivities.

bit.ly

3 15

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h

With the Blue Angels sidelined by the government shutdown, a team of Canadian flyers was promoted to a starring role in this year’s San Francisco Fleet Week festivities.

See more photos → www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/f...

📸: @santiagomejia.bsky.social/S.F. Chronicle

5 10 47

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h

The Golden State Warriors could start four players 35 and older this season. A look at the rosters of NBA champions dating to the mid-1990s shows that’s rarely a recipe for success.

History shows age of Warriors’ core makes it difficult to win another NBA title

The Golden State Warriors could start four players 35 and older this season. A look at the rosters of NBA champions dating to the mid-1990s shows that’s rarely a recipe for success.

bit.ly

1

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 9h

Housing advocates who viewed SB79 as a potential sea change say it became diluted during the political process. The bill’s primary sponsor calls it a “a remarkably strong bill.”

This new California law could put more homes near transit. Our map shows where they'd be built

Housing advocates who viewed SB79 as a potential sea change say it became diluted during the political process. The bill’s primary sponsor calls it a “a remarkably strong bill.”

bit.ly

1 12

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 10h

The program, available to PreCheck members flying United, Delta, American or Alaska Airlines, aims to cut wait times and streamline security ahead of the busy holiday season.

SFO adds new faster, touchless TSA screening option: Here’s what to know

The program, available to PreCheck members flying United, Delta, American or Alaska Airlines, aims to cut wait times and streamline security ahead of the busy holiday season.

bit.ly

1 3 3

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 10h

Researchers credited federal support for making their groundbreaking discoveries possible, even as funding cuts threaten future innovation.

University of California sets world record with five Nobel Prizes in one week

Researchers credited federal support for making their groundbreaking discoveries possible, even as funding cuts threaten future innovation.

bit.ly

7 23