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The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 16h

It’s been five years since Buster Posey retired from MLB. But his plate is fuller than ever — especially with the tall task of finding the team’s next manager.

We sat down with posey to discuss how the role's evolution, plus the team’s roster and more.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode: sf.news/3KF9bWQ

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 20h

Bay Area sports fans: it’s game time 🏆 Our brand-new podcast, Section 415, kicks off today with an exclusive debut episode featuring Giants legend Buster Posey — plus more insider interviews, stories, and insights on deck.

Episode 1 drops at 3 p.m. PST: sfstandard.com/section-415/...

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 5d

Tech bros want four kids, a wife, and AGI. What don’t they want? Dates. SF matchmakers say the women are here, if only the bros would log off long enough to meet them. sfstandard.com/2025/10/02/f...

Four kids, no dates: Tech bros plan families they’re too busy to start

Matchmakers say San Francisco has plenty of beautiful women. The tech bros just won’t show up.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 11d

Join us at Manny’s on Tuesday, October 14, for a timely conversation on the state of immigration courts and rule of law under the Trump administration with two recently fired judges, moderated by The Standard’s Jesse Alejandro Cottrell.

Get tickets now: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-sf-sta...

The SF Standard Presents... Immigration Courts Under Fire

The Trump administration is dismembering SF’s immigration court, hear from several recently fired judges on what this all means.

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The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 12d

Join us under the stars at Dolores Park for a free screening of "La La Land" tonight at 7 p.m. 🎬️✨️ Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for making this series possible! 💫

RSVP now: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Sundown Cinema is back

San Francisco’s beloved outdoor movie series returns on Thursday, Sept. 25, with a free screening of “La La Land” at Dolores Park.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 15d

Movie night at Dolores Park 🍿💫 This Thursday, join us for the return of Sundown Cinema with a free screening of “La La Land” under the stars.

This series wouldn’t be possible without the support of @waymo, @mubiusa, and @pier39!

RSVP: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Sundown Cinema is back

San Francisco’s beloved outdoor movie series returns on Thursday, Sept. 25, with a free screening of “La La Land” at Dolores Park.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 19d

A San Francisco public defender representing the accused murderer described the west-side stabbing as a tragedy but says his client was attacked first.

Suspect in dad’s deadly stabbing was attacked first, has stage 3 cancer, attorneys say

A San Francisco public defender representing the accused murderer described the west-side stabbing as a tragedy but says his client was hit first.

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Jillian D’Onfro @jillianiles.bsky.social · 19d

I’m obSESSed with all the entries to the @sfstandard.com dance contest — vote for your favorite!! sfstandard.com/2025/09/18/v...

VOTE: Who’s got the best Gap moves? You decide

Pick which dancers should perform inside the Breathing Room set at Gap HQ. Voting closes Sept. 22.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 19d

The Gap x SF Standard dance contest has reached its showdown. Now it’s your turn to pick: Which dancers should perform inside the Breathing Room set at Gap HQ? Cast your vote 🗳

VOTE: Who’s got the best Gap moves? You decide

Pick which dancers should perform inside the Breathing Room set at Gap HQ. Voting closes Sept. 22.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 19d

ICYMI: Sundown Cinema returns next Thursday, September 25 with a free screening of “La La Land” at Dolores Park 🎬️ Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for making this series possible!

RSVP for a chance to win a spot in the reserved seating section: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Sundown Cinema is back

San Francisco’s beloved outdoor movie series returns on Thursday, Sept. 25, with a free screening of “La La Land” at Dolores Park.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 20d

Gov. Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 12 to take action on more than 800 bills, including those on AI, housing, and transit with far-reaching consequences in the Bay Area.

Newsom faces big decisions on AI, housing, and transit bills

State lawmakers this year sent the governor 800-plus bills, many with far-reaching consequences for the Bay Area.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 21d

Just in: Engardio is likely out. Early preliminary election results showed 64.6% of District 4 voters approved Proposition A, the measure to remove Supervisor Joel Engardio from office.

Joel Engardio likely to be recalled, early results show

Early preliminary election results published late Tuesday showed 64.6% of District 4 voters approved Proposition A, the measure to remove Engardio from office.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 21d

Quick Daniel Lurie vs. Roger Federer match-up at McLaren Park ahead of the Laver Cup 🎾

🎥: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 21d

We didn’t get a ticket to see Peter Thiel talk in San Francisco Monday night, but we did speak with attendees about what the hell happened.

Peter Thiel Antichrist lecture: We asked guests what the hell it is

We didn’t get a ticket to see Peter Thiel talk, but we did speak with attendees about what the hell happened.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 24d

SF pouring up a double shot of @shaboozey.bsky.social for Empire’s 15th at Civic Center Plaza 🥃🥃

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 26d

Online commenters have called the alleged use of Narcan on unsuspecting victims a “new strategy for moving bums out of your way.” Health experts say it could kill.

San Francisco drug users attacked with Narcan

Online commenters have called the alleged use of Narcan on unsuspecting victims a “new strategy for moving bums out of your way.” Health experts say it could kill.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 27d

The assassination of right-wing provocateur Charlie Kirk is already having an impact on California politics, including reactions from Daniel Lurie, Gavin Newsom, and Kamala Harris.

Charlie Kirk assassination reactions: Newsom cancels event; Harris ‘deeply disturbed’

The governor’s redistricting campaign postponed an all-star rally in the hours after the killing.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 27d

Charlie Kirk's death has ripped through California college students' group chats. Some jeered. Others mourned. All were anxious about the future of their country.

Charlie Kirk shooting: What college students are texting about him

Some jeered. Others mourned. All were anxious about the future of their country.

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Jillian D’Onfro @jillianiles.bsky.social · 28d

Woohooo! @sfstandard.com is bringing back Sundown Cinema this fall 🎥🎉🌇 sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

Sundown Cinema is back

San Francisco’s beloved outdoor movie series returns on Thursday, Sept. 25, with a free screening of “La La Land” at Dolores Park.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 28d

And … action! Sundown Cinema is back 🎬✨Special thanks to Waymo, MUBI, and PIER 39 for making this series possible!

🍿 Sept. 25: “La La Land” at Dolores Park
🍿 Oct. 23: “Edward Scissorhands” at the Presidio

RSVP now: sfstandard.com/2025/09/09/s...

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 29d

Over the weekend, the California GOP convention was the eye of a MAGA hurricane — where Republicans raged over Newsom’s redistricting efforts and swooned at the idea of a third Trump term.

Read our dispatches from the convention: sfstandard.com/tag/republic...

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · 29d

Discover “Good Things” with City Arts & Lectures ✨

See Samin Nosrat in conversation with Hrishikesh Hirway on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Sydney Goldstein Theater. (And don’t miss the onstage introduction by The Standard’s own Sara Deseran).

Get tickets: www.cityarts.net/event/good-t...

Good Things: An Evening with Samin Nosrat | City Arts & Lectures

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The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · Sep 7

Top Chefs vs. TikTokers 🌶️ Join us tomorrow for a spicy conversation, featuring:

⭐ Pim Techamuanvivit of Nari, Kin Khao
⭐ Nico Pena of Octavia, Tartine
⭐ Nick Cho of Your Korean Dad
⭐ Allie Tong of @allie.eats
⭐ Novi Mitchell of @booziebrunch

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The San Francisco Standard presents Off Menu Live - Top Chefs vs. TikTokers

A conversation between influencers and the restaurateurs who feed them - Top chefs vs. TikTokers: Can’t they all get along?

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adamlashinsky.bsky.social @adamlashinsky.bsky.social · Sep 2

A politician wants to make it even harder to open a business. An ally made her think twice sfstandard.com/opinion/2025...

A politician wants to make it even harder to open a business. An ally made her think twice

The scene that unfolded at a recent commission meeting gave me hope that sanity is beginning to prevail in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Standard @sfstandard.com · Sep 4

Just in: A man was hospitalized in critical condition Thursday after police officers shot him on Highway 101. The investigation has shut freeway lanes near Cesar Chavez Street.

San Francisco police shoot man on Highway 101

The investigation has shut freeway lanes near Cesar Chavez Street.