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Firefighters respond to a building fire with heavy smoke billowing, fire truck ladders extended, and traffic lights visible at an urban intersection during sunset.

Explosion and fire at Mission gas station sends plume of smoke over S.F.

by Joe Rivano Barros and Mariana Garcia December 15, 2025, 5:14 pmDecember 16, 2025, 11:48 am

An abandoned, two-story building with broken windows and a chain-link fence in front; the number "104" is displayed above a doorway.

At S.F. city hearing, Navy says: Don’t panic about plutonium

by Marina Newman December 15, 2025, 2:56 pmMarch 29, 2026, 6:58 am

A man in a blue suit and yellow tie appears emotional while being escorted out of a room by two men, one wearing sunglasses and a patterned jacket.

S.F. filmmaker Kevin Epps beats murder charge, gets manslaughter

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 15, 2025, 12:16 pmMarch 29, 2026, 6:58 am

A white alligator partially submerged in water, resting on a rock in a dimly lit enclosure with tree roots in the background.

Which street will S.F. name for Claude? Vote here in the official poll.

by Kelly Waldron December 15, 2025, 12:00 pmJanuary 15, 2026, 1:33 pm

Colorful papel picado hangs above a wall decorated with string lights, a round Aztec calendar, and a small window frame against an orange background.

SNAPS

Late night at La Oaxaquena

by Angel Mayorga December 15, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 12, 2025, 3:36 pm

Modern multi-story building with glass facades, curved architecture, retail spaces at street level, and people walking on a busy sidewalk at dusk.

We asked every S.F. politician about the Marina Safeway proposal. Here are their answers.

by Joe Eskenazi and Junyao Yang December 15, 2025, 4:00 amJanuary 15, 2026, 1:29 pm

A contact sheet of color film photos shows people riding horses in a dusty outdoor setting. Several frames are marked with yellow and red hand-drawn boxes and X marks.

Vaquera/x/o on display: Michael Papias’ new photo exhibit is a Mexican American love letter

by Anusha Subramanian December 14, 2025, 12:52 pmMarch 26, 2026, 4:01 pm

A promotional flyer for Drag Queen Story Hour for kids, featuring Queen Persia, at Eureka Valley Library on Dec 12, with face makeup and books mentioned.

S.F. drag laureate Per Sia reflects on a decade of storytelling

by JL Odom December 14, 2025, 11:59 amDecember 16, 2025, 11:00 am

A colorful mural of a toucan with a large beak is painted on a wooden fence along a sloped sidewalk, surrounded by buildings.

SNAPS

Tropical bird

by Michael Santiago December 14, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 12, 2025, 3:30 pm

A man with dark hair wearing a cream-colored cable knit sweater and collared shirt smiles while looking at the camera. A blurred background with greenery is visible.

Alberto Rangel, ‘nurturing’ S.F. social worker, remembered for his ‘beaming spirit’

by Mariana Garcia December 14, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 16, 2025, 11:21 am

A weathered mural depicts a person's face with short hair, surrounded by blue and red geometric shapes, next to a door and a mesh panel.

SNAPS

Joe Hill

by Walter Mackins December 13, 2025, 6:00 amDecember 12, 2025, 3:21 pm

As violence rose, S.F. health workers say safety proposals were ignored

by Abigail Vân Neely and Joe Eskenazi December 13, 2025, 4:00 amDecember 16, 2025, 11:19 am

Exterior view of the Museum of the African Diaspora featuring a glass facade, visible staircase, and various colorful posters at the entrance.

Museum of the African Diaspora caps 20th anniversary celebration

by Teresa Moore December 13, 2025, 3:55 amDecember 16, 2025, 11:29 am

A vertical neon sign reading "Tenderloin" is attached to the side of a building near fire escapes; another building and the word "Cadillac" are partially visible.

Tenderloin Buzz: Tree lighting, microcinema, new eateries, and more

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 12, 2025, 3:10 pmApril 24, 2026, 3:35 pm

A man wearing a cap, scarf, and jacket stands on a city sidewalk holding a rolled-up purple blanket, with buildings and cars in the background.

68 people displaced in Tenderloin apartment fire in San Francisco

by Eleni Balakrishnan December 12, 2025, 12:04 pmMarch 18, 2026, 1:05 pm