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Next year, the venture industry might finally get what it’s long been hoping for: a turnaround in the market for initial public offerings.
Will 2026 finally see the IPO market rebound?
Signs point to yes, some market, venture experts say
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December 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Next year, the venture industry might finally get what it’s long been hoping for: a turnaround in the market for initial public offerings.
Over 50 vendors of locally-made products have filled an office complex now serving as a seasonal market for the next three weeks.
Holiday market pops up in Financial District
Over 50 local vendors are taking over Two Embarcadero Center through Dec. 21.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Over 50 vendors of locally-made products have filled an office complex now serving as a seasonal market for the next three weeks.
Claude, the California Academy of Sciences’ iconic albino alligator, has died at the tender age of 30, according to the institution.
Albino alligator Claude dies at 30
SF icon called Cal Academy home for more than a decade.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Claude, the California Academy of Sciences’ iconic albino alligator, has died at the tender age of 30, according to the institution.
A new treatment approach could prove effective at staving off the virus without relying on a lifetime of antiviral medication.
HIV treatment in small UCSF study shows promise
Researchers tout effectiveness of method that wouldn’t require lifetime of medication
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December 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
A new treatment approach could prove effective at staving off the virus without relying on a lifetime of antiviral medication.
Mayor Daniel Lurie said Alan Wong has “the qualities this moment calls for.”
Lurie swears in Sunset native for D4 do-over
Sunset native is seat’s third holder since mid-September.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Mayor Daniel Lurie said Alan Wong has “the qualities this moment calls for.”
Several craft markets are set to open in San Francisco ahead of the holidays.
Check out these 12 SF holiday markets
There’s an advent calendar worth of festive bazaars in The City.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Several craft markets are set to open in San Francisco ahead of the holidays.
For more than 70 years, the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program has been one of The City’s most cherished holiday traditions.
Timeless mission drives SF Fire Toy Program
This year, it's treading new ground.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:33 PM
For more than 70 years, the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Program has been one of The City’s most cherished holiday traditions.
The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is the largest distributor of food to low-income people in San Francisco and Marin Counties.
SF-Marin Food Bank feeds thousands of homes
SF-Marin Food Bank feeds thousands as Trump cuts loom.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is the largest distributor of food to low-income people in San Francisco and Marin Counties.
Invisible Jet Comics plans to reopen on January 7 of next year.
West Portal comic store aims for grand reopening
After fire forced move, Invisible Jet Comics is returning home.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Invisible Jet Comics plans to reopen on January 7 of next year.
Owner Jenn Meyer launched her business in the heart of the Castro in 2013.
The Castro gift shop that showcases over 100 Bay Area artists
Local Take honors The City’s landmarks, neighborhoods and natural surroundings with whimsical merchandise and handmade artwork.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Owner Jenn Meyer launched her business in the heart of the Castro in 2013.
Huge light projections will again bathe the walls of downtown San Francisco buildings for the fifth annual "Let's Glow" spectacular.
‘Let’s Glow’ to cast art on buildings again
Organizers aim to create “more of a festival atmosphere.”
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December 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Huge light projections will again bathe the walls of downtown San Francisco buildings for the fifth annual "Let's Glow" spectacular.
Color costumes, choreographed battles and life-size dolls will soon take over Fort Mason's Cowell Theater.
Sweet 'Nutcracker' spinoff returns
Mark Foehringer Dance Project's beloved "Nutcracker Sweets" debuts its 17th family-friendly season Dec. 6 in Fort Mason.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Color costumes, choreographed battles and life-size dolls will soon take over Fort Mason's Cowell Theater.
Respond Crisis Translation has built a network of some 3,000 interpreters and translators around the world who represent 200 languages.
SF nonprofit translates for tasks big and small
Translation group finds interpreters for those in need.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Respond Crisis Translation has built a network of some 3,000 interpreters and translators around the world who represent 200 languages.
Button Down moved to its Presidio Heights location in 1998.
Button Down balances personal, modern touches
Sacramento Street store keeps customers at its center, owners say.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Button Down moved to its Presidio Heights location in 1998.
This is the first holiday season without Joe Betz — Steven Betz's father and the longtime owner of the restaurant, who died two months ago at the age of 86.
House of Prime Rib carries on late owner’s legacy
First holiday season without Joe Betz “bittersweet” for beloved restaurant.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is the first holiday season without Joe Betz — Steven Betz's father and the longtime owner of the restaurant, who died two months ago at the age of 86.
Alan Wong will represent the Outer Sunset and other west-side neighborhoods.
Lurie picks a new supervisor for District 4
Lurie picks a politics and policy vet for District 4.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Alan Wong will represent the Outer Sunset and other west-side neighborhoods.
At the San Francisco Arts Education Project, promoting arts access for The City’s elementary and middle school students is a year-round effort.
Ruth Asawa-founded nonprofit helps students make art, community
San Francisco Arts Education Project reaches 7,500 students every year, members say.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:33 PM
At the San Francisco Arts Education Project, promoting arts access for The City’s elementary and middle school students is a year-round effort.
The store features a spectacular array of merchandise, which lines the walls from top to bottom and hangs from the ceiling.
Mid-Market shopkeeper will take one day off
Dedicated Mid-Market shopkeepers will take a day off.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The store features a spectacular array of merchandise, which lines the walls from top to bottom and hangs from the ceiling.
Child-care advocates say they’re increasingly frustrated as the fund’s reserves swell past half a billion dollars.
City’s universal child care vision hits roadblock
Child care advocates say the City is sitting on $574 million in unused reserves which delays the program's expansion
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November 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Child-care advocates say they’re increasingly frustrated as the fund’s reserves swell past half a billion dollars.
The St. Anthony Foundation, Salvation Army and Glide are among the local groups providing special holiday servings.
These SF nonprofits offer free Thanksgiving meals
Federal food benefits, and local orgs say gaps still must be filled.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The St. Anthony Foundation, Salvation Army and Glide are among the local groups providing special holiday servings.
Supervisor Connie Chan has joined the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who announced earlier this month that she would not seek reelection in 2026.
Chan running to succeed Pelosi in Congress
District 1 supervisor enters crowded congressional field.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Supervisor Connie Chan has joined the race to succeed U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, who announced earlier this month that she would not seek reelection in 2026.
The company said the project will lead to 2,100 union construction jobs and 2,000 permanent on-site jobs.
Huge Prologis Bayview project gets first OK
Industrial plan has more enclosed space than Salesforce Tower.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The company said the project will lead to 2,100 union construction jobs and 2,000 permanent on-site jobs.
The founders of Silicon Valley startup GridCare think they’ve developed a better way to power up data centers — by tapping into the unused electricity that’s already available.
SV startup is using AI to find power for AI
GridCare’s software is designed to find surplus energy.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The founders of Silicon Valley startup GridCare think they’ve developed a better way to power up data centers — by tapping into the unused electricity that’s already available.
Two Laurel Heights residents who grew up shopping at a Sacramento Street children’s boutique are now the ones in charge of running the neighborhood staple.
New owners take helm of 50-year-old SF kids boutique
Two Laurel Heights residents are now running Sacramento Street’s Dottie Doolittle.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Two Laurel Heights residents who grew up shopping at a Sacramento Street children’s boutique are now the ones in charge of running the neighborhood staple.
Following their trips, Zoox will ask selected riders to provide feedback on their experiences riding inside the carriage-shaped and steering-wheel-less vehicles.
You can soon finally ride Zoox in SF
Waymo’s closest challenger just got a little closer.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Following their trips, Zoox will ask selected riders to provide feedback on their experiences riding inside the carriage-shaped and steering-wheel-less vehicles.