OpenAI preps for what could be another bitter battle — this time, with Apple

Technology

OpenAI preps for what could be another bitter battle — this time, with Apple

The iPhone maker has charged the San Francisco AI giant with stealing its trade secrets. Don’t expect a quick resolution, legal experts say

SF summer art exhibition highlights immigration stories

"Arrivals" lands at the Ferry Building this month, bringing six artists spanning different media to The City's waterfront

James Salazar

Neighborhoods & Culture Correspondent

These SF events keep spirits as bright as this week's forecast

Community

These SF events keep spirits as bright as this week's forecast

Over seven days, The City will host a Broadway musical, highlight Napa wineries and stage another edition of a long-running street carnival

James Salazar

Neighborhoods & Culture Correspondent

Octogenarian activist Hene Kelly still in SF's political mix after decades

Politics

Octogenarian activist Hene Kelly still in SF's political mix after decades

A former teacher who has held positions with multiple organizations, Kelly lobbied against budget cuts at SF City Hall dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz

Board of Supervisors approves creation of SF cannabis cafes

James Salazar

Neighborhoods & Culture Correspondent

Transit

Supervisor wants to make public transit more family-friendly

James Salazar

Neighborhoods & Culture Correspondent

Supervisors endorse mayor’s plan to cut affordable-housing fees

Politics

Supervisors endorse mayor’s plan to cut affordable-housing fees

Nonprofit grant program continues to support downtown arts district

James Salazar

Neighborhoods & Culture Correspondent

Alameda startup promises safer, longer-lasting batteries

Technology

Alameda startup promises safer, longer-lasting batteries

SF Jewish Film Festival doc examines fall from grace of the ‘Singing Rabbi’

From the New York Times

Sen. Mark Kelly amasses nearly $25 million campaign war chest

Kelly raised more than $25 million in the final quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 combined as the Trump administration targeted him

Brazen Japanese bears are breaking into homes and raiding pantries

Not only are the perpetrators savvy -- it is possible that they are repeat offenders

T. Rex fossil sells for $50.1 million, putting the king back on top

The towering skeleton, nicknamed Gus, was sold after a nearly 10-minute bidding war

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Word on the Street: Brooke Jenkins is rewriting what a DA’s office is for

San Franciscan of the Year Nominations 2026

Mame Annan-Brown

Gap’s lead storyteller and philanthropy chief personifies her own principle — that purpose and profit can coexist

Annie Pearl

From law and startups to Microsoft leadership, she’s now advancing technical learning and supporting startup founders

Sherri McMullen

Fashion-industry veteran’s Oakland boutique champions emerging female designers and creatives of color

Denise Hale

Survivor of war-torn Europe shaped by old-world values is now known for quiet philanthropy and a fiercely private life

Public Health

SF General Hospital program aims to support patients after discharge

A new pilot operating with health-care nonprofit Homebridge has been identifying patients who might benefit from follow-up care to prevent further visits

Much-needed seismic retrofit of Chinatown clinic begins

Renovation of health center — dubbed the most unstable of all such city-run facilities — broke ground Tuesday

Infectious disease experts eye international travel during World Cup

With the uptick in international travel in the country for the World Cup, infectious disease experts are glad that no outbreaks have yet been reported

Trio of SF health clinics facing closure due to city’s budget cuts

Three facilities that serve youths and seniors are slated for closure if the proposed budget is finalized

In The City with Patrick Hoge

Supervisors endorse mayor’s plan to cut affordable-housing fees

City officials say projects aren’t financially feasible amid existing conditions, contributing to sluggish homebuilding market

Octogenarian activist Hene Kelly still in SF's political mix after decades

A former teacher who has held positions with multiple organizations, Kelly lobbied against budget cuts at SF City Hall dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz

Supervisor decries ‘backroom deal’ to block vacant-store tax

District 5 representative Bilal Mahmood blasts colleagues, says mayor asked committee chair to yank hearing on proposed ballot measure

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