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Fresh crullers
At Valencia and 23rd streets. Photo by Walter Mackins. Fresh crullers

Amid rising fear over data centers, an S.F. supervisor quietly plans a moratorium
Supervisor Shamann Walton, who represents District 10, will introduce a 45-day suspension on new centers on Sept. 15. Amid rising fear over data centers, an S.F. supervisor quietly plans a moratorium

S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show
The project, which was set to bring 63 units of housing for teachers, has been on paused for over a year. It's unclear how it will proceed. S.F. teacher housing at 18th and Mission is on ice, emails show

Announcements: September 2026
Things to do on San Francisco’s west side in September 2026.

The Frisc, nonprofit news site with strong housing focus, to close
Nine-year-old site will bid adieu at month’s end, another victim of a diminishing news industry. The Frisc, nonprofit news site with strong housing focus, to close

California’s first AI-safety law didn’t cover the first rogue AI hacks
Newsom vetoed SB 1047 and signed a narrower bill. When AI agents broke containment and hacked another company, the state’s law didn’t apply. California’s first AI-safety law didn’t cover the first rogue AI hacks

Meet the District 8 candidates: Should S.F. create more historic landmarks?
The District 8 supervisor candidates weigh in on the efforts to increase the number of designated landmarks in San Francisco. Meet the District 8 candidates: Should S.F. create more historic landmarks?

Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Who would you tax more?
Who should pay more? The top 0.1 percent? The top 1 percent? Or the top 10 percent? Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Who would you tax more?

Bayview Buzz: Yvonne’s Southern Sweets is making its sweet return
After an eight month closure, Yvonne's Southern Sweets is back. Plus: The fourth annual kite festival is gearing up for a sun-soaked weekend. Bayview Buzz: Yvonne’s Southern Sweets is making its sweet return

Cruising on the Great Highway
At the Great Highway and Taraval Street. Photo by David Pon. Cruising on the Great Highway

Why does Matt Dorsey have no competitive challenger? Start with the D6 map.
2022 redistricting moved out key progressive base in District 6 and left would-be challengers facing smaller, hard-to-reach electorate Why does Matt Dorsey have no competitive challenger? Start with the D6 map.

El Tecolote, longtime Mission District newspaper, loses top editor as staffers exit
Only one staffer from those who started the year remains. Former staffers say disagreements with the executive director contributed to exodus. El Tecolote, longtime Mission District newspaper, loses top editor as staffers exit