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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · 21d

Definitely the most unique presser I’ve been to… inside a planetarium as CA Governor Newsom is about to sign a set of climate and energy bills

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · 21d

The Valkyries season is over but what an incredible first year!!! SF Chronicle Valkyries beat writer @mingemi.bsky.social shares her top 5 moments from the season.
🎬: me

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · 25d

Currently waiting in line to celebrate an albino alligator’s 30th birthday and watching WNBA playoffs on my phone. Just an average day of San Francisco fandom #happybirthdayclaude #govalks @wgoldenstate.bsky.social @calacademy.bsky.social

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Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · 26d

The Valkyries have a playoff game today.

Some reading:

- How Valkyries built a WNBA contender: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
- Valkyries vs. Lynx preview: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...
- Natalie Nakase: www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

How Valkyries built a WNBA contender from the ground up: ‘A perfect storm’

In the WNBA, where new teams typically struggle, the Golden State Valkyries found fast success through unconventional moves, international reach and a front office unafraid to ignore skepticism.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Sep 5

V’s up!

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · Sep 5

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 84-80 on Thursday to qualify for the WNBA postseason, an unprecedented fete for a first-year team.

Read more → www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

📽️: Sarah McGrew

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Sep 5

Marisa always has the exclusive

Marisa Ingemi @mingemi.bsky.social · Sep 5

Chronicle exclusive: The Valkyries will play their home playoff game (Game 2) at SAP Center in San Jose | @sfchronicle.com

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/artic...

Valkyries’ first home playoff game will be played at San Jose's SAP Center

A long-planned tennis event at Chase Center has forced the Golden State Valkyries to move the first postseason home game in franchise history to San Jose’s SAP Center.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Aug 29

Seven former students allege Grammy Award-winning director Kevin Fox sexually harassed and abused them as children while administrators ignored complaints, according to a new lawsuit.
Watch the full video and read @mgafni.bsky.social’s reporting: bit.ly/3HNclqk

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Aug 23

Nooooooo

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San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · Aug 20

Officials say encounters are rising as bears lose their fear of humans, urging residents and visitors to secure trash, lock doors and keep food out of cars.

Bear caught behind counter at Tahoe ice cream shop

Officials say encounters are rising as bears lose their fear of humans, urging residents and visitors to secure trash, lock doors and keep food out of cars.

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Aug 19

www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

A pro-Palestinian activist came to Oakland to practice medicine. An outrage campaign followed

A Columbia medical student protested the genocide in Gaza. A Project Esther-style smear campaign followed her 2,900 miles to California.

www.sfchronicle.com

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Aug 19

The AAP is strongly recommending COVID-19 shots for children ages 6 months to 2 years. Shots also are advised for older children if parents want their kids vaccinated, the AAP said.

American Academy of Pediatrics new COVID-19 shot recommendations differ from CDC advice

For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics is substantially diverging from U.S. government vaccine recommendations.

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Aug 18

ICE arrests of people with no criminal convictions have surged in Northern California

www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

ICE arrests of people with no criminal convictions have surged in Northern California

As it has nationwide, ICE is arresting far more suspected immigration violators this summer than before.

www.sfchronicle.com

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Jul 24

Gavin Newsom’s hot troll summer

www.sfchronicle.com/politics/art...

Gavin Newsom’s hot troll summer

In the courts, over the airwaves and on the internet, California’s governor has gone full troll.

www.sfchronicle.com

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Jun 8

Honored to help tell this story
🎥: me
✍️: Noah Furtado
📷: Stephen Lam

www.sfchronicle.com/sports/high-...

How support helped AB Hernandez, trans track and field champ ‘with mad attitude,’ brave national backlash

Years before transgender track and field athlete AB Hernandez became a CIF state champion, her mother knew nothing mattered more than her daughter enjoying the same experiences as her friends.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Christina Kahrl @christinakahrl.bsky.social · Jun 2

You should also check out award-winning MMJ @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social's interview with Nereyda Hernandez from Clovis yesterday: youtu.be/l9Ocndb806Q

Mother of AB Hernandez gives unwavering support to daughter in midst of anti-trans protests

YouTube video by San Francisco Chronicle

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · May 16

“I can handle being the first… but it’s more important to me that I’m not the last.”

Valkyries coach inspires Bay Area's young Asian American athletes

Natalie Nakase is the first Asian American head coach in the NBA, and her trailblazing path is inspiring young Asian American basketball players.

www.sfchronicle.com

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Apr 15

www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/emil...

S.F.’s giant naked woman sculpture brought out the worst in our city

The giant naked woman sculpture has brought out some of San Francisco’s worst tendencies.

www.sfchronicle.com

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Apr 9

Planning on a run at Sunset Dunes this weekend 🥰
www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

S.F.’s newest — and most controversial — park finally has a name

San Francisco’s newest — and most controversial — park finally has a name: Sunset Dunes

www.sfchronicle.com

Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Mar 10

Superior Court Judge Dylan Sullivan developed an unexpected talent after she was forced to retire in her 50s because of a diagnosis of early dementia.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umtd...

California judge's aphasia diagnosis unlocked an extraordinary skill

YouTube video by San Francisco Chronicle

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Sarah McGrew @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social · Mar 9

My run ended near the donut shop?!?! What a coincidence! If I must…

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Nanette Asimov @nanetteasimov.bsky.social · Mar 9

A California judge got a devastating brain diagnosis. But it unlocked an extraordinary skill

www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...

A California judge got a devastating brain diagnosis. But it unlocked an extraordinary skill

Judge Dylan Sullivan developed an unexpected talent after she was forced to retire in her 50s because of a diagnosis of early dementia.

www.sfchronicle.com

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Christina Kahrl @christinakahrl.bsky.social · Feb 26

It was also an extremely complicated story where we saw deliberate attempts to mislead & misinform, not least by other outlets, in an increasingly desperate attempt to ruin the end of a young woman's college volleyball career. As journalists, we played it straight & stuck with the facts. 4/N

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Christina Kahrl @christinakahrl.bsky.social · Feb 26

But was also made possible by @scottstrazzante.bsky.social @yoshijames.bsky.social s.bsky.social & @santiagomejia.bsky.social for their photography, to @sarahrosemcgrew.bsky.social ahrosemcgrew.bsky.social for her video work. 3/N

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Christina Kahrl @christinakahrl.bsky.social · Feb 26

I am gratified to see that the @sfchronicle.com's reporting on the situation surrounding San Jose State's volleyball team -- and the well-funded political assault on the participation of one young woman -- made APSE's top 10 in sports investigative reporting for 2024. 1/N

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