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Bernal Heights Residents Demand Changes After Late-Night Hit-and-Run That Killed 30-Year-Old Man

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 3h

We’re now learning that the victim of this past weekend’s late-night Bernal Heights hit-and-run was 30-year-old father Binod Budhathoki, and neighbors want something done after Cortland Avenue’s ninth dangerous crash in three years. buff.ly/GdgBfcG

We’re now learning that the victim of this past weekend’s late-night Bernal Heights hit-and-run was 30-year-old father Binod Budhathoki, and neighbors want something done after Cortland Avenue’s…

SF ‘Gay Grifters’ Scandal Gets the ‘Dateline’ Treatment In a Friday Night Two-Hour Episode

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 4h

The 2008 saga of four SF and LA gay men who murdered a Palm Springs art dealer and sold off his possessions (while hiding his body for nine years!) is getting its close-up this week, as NBC’s Dateline will be devoting a two-hour episode to the story. buff.ly/ZFxkPxm

The 2008 saga of four SF and LA gay men who murdered a Palm Springs art dealer and sold off his possessions (while hiding his body for nine years!) is getting its close-up this week, as NBC’s…

Right Wing Seizes on Katie Porter Interview Where She Gets Testy With Reporter

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 5h

The election for California governor is over a year away, and a lot more is bound to happen before then. But the right wing on social media has seized on a clip of Democratic frontrunner Katie Porter getting testy with a CBS Sacramento reporter over her line of questioning. buff.ly/vpqFB7d

The election for California governor is over a year away, and a lot more is bound to happen before then. But the right wing on social media has seized on a clip of Democratic frontrunner Katie Porter…

Caltrans Removes I-280 Junipero Serra Statue In Hillsborough, and Boy Is SF’s Nutty Archbishop Mad

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 5h

The statue of Junipero Serra along I-280 was removed by Caltrans two months ago, and nobody really noticed. Now its removal is suddenly a big controversy, with SF Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone calling it anti-Catholic persecution. buff.ly/2rxUkpZ

The statue of Junipero Serra along I-280 was removed by Caltrans two months ago, and nobody really noticed. Now its removal is suddenly a big controversy, with SF Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone…

Four Found Dead In San Francisco Home, Including Children, In Possible Murder-Suicide

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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 6h

A gruesome discovery was reportedly made by a family member Wednesday in San Francisco's Westwood Park neighborhood, and while details remain slim, an entire family appears to be dead. buff.ly/UYbZKxX

A gruesome discovery was reportedly made by a family member Wednesday in San Francisco's Westwood Park neighborhood, and while details remain slim, an entire family appears to be dead.

Condor Club General Manager Shot and Killed Outside His Santa Rosa Home

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 7h

The general manager of SF’s famed first topless club The Condor was shot and killed Friday near his Santa Rosa home, and police are flummoxed as to who shot Mark Calcagni, and why. buff.ly/wiOEw0f

The general manager of SF’s famed first topless club The Condor was shot and killed Friday near his Santa Rosa home, and police are flummoxed as to who shot Mark Calcagni, and why.

Florida Man Arrested For 'Maliciously' Starting Palisades Fire In LA

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 9h

Federal authorities arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for sparking the devastating Palisades Fire in January in Los Angeles. buff.ly/oX2OsVi

Federal authorities arrested a suspect they believe is responsible for sparking the devastating Palisades Fire in January in Los Angeles.

Lurie Gets His 20 New Liquor Licenses for Union Square, After Newsom Signs Bill Allowing These

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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 9h

There may be 20 new bars coming to Union Square, or maybe existing restaurants given the newfound right to serve booze, as Governor Newsom granted Mayor Lurie and Scott Wiener their wish for 20 new liquor licenses for the neighborhood. buff.ly/Kr0BZhp

There may be 20 new bars coming to Union Square, or maybe existing restaurants given the newfound right to serve booze, as Governor Newsom granted Mayor Lurie and Scott Wiener their wish for 20 new…

Humpday Headlines: Two UC Berkeley Professors Win Nobel Prizes

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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 10h

UC Berkeley professors have won Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry this week; San Jose faces complaints about the disposal of homeless people's belongings; and Nicole Kidman pulls out of an event at USF. buff.ly/QjpQym0

UC Berkeley professors have won Nobel Prizes in physics and chemistry this week; San Jose faces complaints about the disposal of homeless people's belongings; and Nicole Kidman pulls out of an event…

Oakland Police Chief Resigns After 17 Months on the Job

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 11h

For reasons that he did not share publicly, Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is leaving his post after less than a year and a half on the job, which leaves Oakland once again in search of a new chief.

For reasons that he did not share publicly, Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell is leaving his post after less than a year and a half on the job, which leaves Oakland once again in search of a new…

Day Around the Bay: SF Gets Its First Nation’s Giant Hamburgers in Fisherman’s Wharf

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

Smoke filled the Embarcadero BART station on the Tuesday evening commute; Dolly Parton is apparently having some serious health issues; and SF got its own Nation’s Giant Hamburgers which opened on Tuesday. sfist.com/2025/10/07/d...

Smoke filled the Embarcadero BART station on the Tuesday evening commute; Dolly Parton is apparently having some serious health issues; and SF got its own Nation’s Giant Hamburgers which opened on…

SF Board of Supervisors Declares October 17 ‘Broke-Ass Stuart Day’ in San Francisco

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

It may not surprise you that the SF Board of Supervisors declared an honorary commemoration day with the word “Ass” in the title, but it might surprise you that they declared October 17 as “Broke-Ass Stuart Day.” sfist.com/2025/10/07/s...

It may not surprise you that the SF Board of Supervisors declared an honorary commemoration day with the word “Ass” in the title, but it might surprise you that they declared October 17 as “Broke-Ass…

WTF, South Lake Tahoe? Mayor Pro Tem Arrested for Assault, One Day After Mayor Admits Embezzlement

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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

Just one day after the Mayor of South Lake Tahoe admitted to embezzling money from a church, we learn that the city’s second highest-ranking elected official was arrested for assaulting an employee at a local bar. buff.ly/5f8AM94

Just one day after the Mayor of South Lake Tahoe admitted to embezzling money from a church, we learn that the city’s second highest-ranking elected official was arrested for assaulting an employee…

Lowell High School Temporarily Evacuated Due to Reported Bomb Threat

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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

A "possible" bomb threat Tuesday afternoon led to the evacuation of San Francisco's Lowell High School, though this appears to have been just a precautionary measure. buff.ly/WM2E8ff

A "possible" bomb threat Tuesday afternoon led to the evacuation of San Francisco's Lowell High School, though this appears to have been just a precautionary measure.

‘Shrimp Boy’ Back In the News! SF Sheriff Rehired Deputy Who Admitted He Lied to FBI to Protect Hired Killer

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

Another serving of “Shrimp Boy” in today’s headlines, as the SF Sheriff’s Office has rehired a deputy who admitted lying to the FBI over lending a Shrimp Boy-affiliated hired hitman his department-issued bulletproof vest. buff.ly/oasU8uD

Another serving of “Shrimp Boy” in today’s headlines, as the SF Sheriff’s Office has rehired a deputy who admitted lying to the FBI over lending a Shrimp Boy-affiliated hired hitman his…

ICE Says Napa DUI Driver Suspected In Crash That Killed Six Was Deported Multiple Times, Has Drug Record

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

The suspect in last month's deadly minivan crash in Napa County has a record of drug arrests and has been deported from the US multiple times, ICE says, making this case more likely to become a political one. buff.ly/ZkVrxb3

The suspect in last month's deadly minivan crash in Napa County has a record of drug arrests and has been deported from the US multiple times, ICE says, making this case more likely to become a…

Neighbors Furious as Oracle Park Leaves Its Floodlights on In the Wee Hours of the Morning

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

The San Francisco Giants finished their season nine days ago, but neighbors who live near Oracle Park say the ballpark has been blasting its bright-white flood lights as late as 4:30 am, and wreaking visual havoc for neighbors. buff.ly/Zk31Dvm

The San Francisco Giants finished their season nine days ago, but neighbors who live near Oracle Park say the ballpark has been blasting its bright-white flood lights as late as 4:30 am, and wreaking…

Judge Finds Multiple Grounds For Removing San Mateo County Sheriff From Office

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 1d

Following an administrative hearing in August, the retired judge overseeing the hearing has issued a 42-page opinion that essentially calls San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus uncredible, and offers multiple grounds for removing her. buff.ly/DHjcnsQ

Following an administrative hearing in August, the retired judge overseeing the hearing has issued a 42-page opinion that essentially calls Sheriff Christina Corpus uncredible, and offers multiple…

Proposed Pilates ‘Chain’ Studio on Valencia Street Rejected by SF Planning Commission Over Formula Retail Ban

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SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 2d

The 1,300-store chain Club Pilates was hoping to swoop into a Valencia Street storefront that’s been vacant for a year and a half. The SF Planning Commission still deemed this formula retail, and rejected their bid. sfist.com/2025/10/06/p...

The 1,300-store chain Club Pilates was hoping to swoop into a Valencia Street storefront that’s been vacant for a year and a half. The SF Planning Commission still deemed this formula retail, and…

Sonoma County Deputy Crashes During High-Speed Chase, Leaving Bystander Injured

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 2d

We have another instance of a Bay Area law enforcement vehicle engaged in a high-speed chase resulting in casualties for people not involved in that chase. This time, an elderly man was reportedly gravely injured by a sheriff's deputy's car. buff.ly/6gHuq4j

We have another instance of a Bay Area law enforcement vehicle engaged in a high-speed chase resulting in casualties for people not involved in that chase. This time, an elderly man was reportedly…

Day Around the Bay: Uniqlo Confirms Market Street Return

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 2d

Uniqlo confirms its return, near Union Square, to the former Old Navy flagship; the power was out today for thousands in Oakland; Bari Weiss is now the head of CBS News. buff.ly/PvnlVXX

Uniqlo confirms its return, near Union Square, to the former Old Navy flagship; the power was out today for thousands in Oakland; Bari Weiss is now the head of CBS News.

Seven Deplorable Teens Arrested After Alleged Late-Night Smash-and-Grab at Concord Mall

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 2d

Seven teens are accused of busting the glass entrance doors of Concord’s Sunvalley Shopping Center and emptying merchandise out of stores at around 4 am Sunday morning, but they didn’t make it far in their getaway. buff.ly/GzXNITQ

Seven teens are accused of busting the glass entrance doors of Concord’s Sunvalley Shopping Center and emptying merchandise out of stores at around 4 am Sunday morning, but they didn’t make it far…

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Admits to Embezzling Money From Church, Recent Suicide Attempt

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 2d

A shocking political story out of South Lake Tahoe, as Mayor Tamara Wallace admits to stealing money from the local Presbyterian Church, and having attempted to end her own life because of it last month. sfist.com/2025/10/06/s...

A shocking political story out of South Lake Tahoe, as Mayor Tamara Wallace admits to stealing money from the local Presbyterian Church, and having attempted to end her own life because of it last…

Photos: The 25th Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Was Blessed With Great Music, Three Sunny Days

SFist @sfist.bsky.social · 2d

It was a gorgeous late-summer weekend in Golden Gate Park as the beloved Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival rang in 25 years, with stars of bluegrass — and jazz, and rock, and country, and folk, and other genres — serenading a grateful SF audience. buff.ly/4vTPTAS

It was a gorgeous late-summer weekend in Golden Gate Park as the beloved Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival rang in 25 years, with stars of bluegrass — and jazz, and rock, and country, and folk, and…