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The San Francisco Standard

The San Francisco Standard is a news outlet dedicated to everyone invested in the future of San Francisco. Our goal is to become the most trusted and up-to-date source for news and information in the city, helping you to “Know Your City.” As an independent for-profit organization, we were initially funded by Michael Moritz, a partner at Sequoia Capital. We believe that high-quality local journalism is essential for making cities function better. Our newsroom operates independently, and our Editor in Chief is responsible for all editorial choices. We adhere to strict ethical standards, which you can find detailed in our Ethics and Standards Policy below. We prioritize open and honest communication, both in our reporting and with our audience. We actively seek feedback and are committed to correcting any mistakes we may make promptly. Our dedicated team, which includes reporters, editors, and videographers, is based in the Mission District. We invite you to subscribe to our daily newsletter and connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other platforms.

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  • 1 day ago | sfstandard.com | Kevin Nguyen |Kevin Nguyễn |Rya Jetha

    The CEO made the announcement after Tesla shares took its worst beating since 2022 in the stock market. With Tesla shares down 41% so far in 2025, Elon Musk said his time allocation to the Department of Government Efficiency will “drop significantly” starting next month. The announcement was made during the opening remarks of Tesla’s quarterly earnings call on Tuesday. Tesla’s stock suffered its worst quarterly drop since 2022 in the period that ended in March.

  • 2 days ago | sfstandard.com | Kevin Nguyen |Kevin Nguyễn

    Forge Development Partners outlined its new financing strategy to build 1,200 homes after federal subsidies were “clawed back” this year. An office-to-housing conversion project touted as the first of its kind since the pandemic is running months behind schedule — but the developer behind it says he’s dramatically expanding his plans to build new housing in the downtown core. In September, the architect-turned-developer Richard Hannum threw himself a “kick-off” party at the Humboldt Bank Building.

  • 5 days ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

    When two teams dislike each other this much and get no break from one another in a series, the result will likely come down to focus, execution, and managing emotion. The Warriors’ first-round series with the Houston Rockets projects to be a back-alley brawl. Tensions have been bubbling for years, and a best-of-seven series tends to boil bad blood. If the series goes to seven, the teams will have played each other 12 times this season, and familiarity breeds clashes.

  • 6 days ago | sfstandard.com | Kevin Nguyen |Kevin Nguyễn

    SF’s largest complex was supposed to add 10,000 homes, but its development timeline is littered with stops and scandals. For nearly two decades, San Franciscans have been sold a pipe dream about Parkmerced. The 3,221-unit development, hastily built in the aftermath of World War II, spans some 152 acres of the west side, adjacent to San Francisco State University, the Stonestown Galleria, and some of the country’s best golf courses.

  • 6 days ago | sfstandard.com | Danny Emman

    The Dutch 7-footer went from the G League to a playoff X-factor in the span of three months by filling a role Steve Kerr has been pining for. The Warriors’ rookie center challenged Zach Edey at the rim, forcing a missed dunk. Then he trailed the play as his team pushed the ball up the floor, setting his feet at the top of the arc for a 3-pointer. Post’s first NBA season has been defined by a collection of moments.