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The maker of Claude’s IPO filing reveals staggering losses, major risks, and how much control its co-founders will retain. Read more: bit.ly/4ir12CC

The maker of Claude’s IPO filing reveals staggering losses, major risks, and how much control its co-founders will retain.

Spooky season, SF edition 👻

Gov. Gavin Newsom, who once ran the city, joins a roster of deep-pocketed donors backing the props.

In queer spaces, unwanted touching is too often waved off as something that’s part of the culture rather than a violation of it. Join @sfstandard.com and SF LGBT Center on Oct. 28 for a conversation with advocates and leaders about consent and accountability. Free with RSVP: bit.ly/489SgUA

Bay Area transit is running out of money. Prop. RTM would raise sales taxes in five Bay Area counties for 14 years, generating nearly $1 billion annually for BART, Muni, Caltrain and transit agencies. Swipe to learn more. Read our full 2026 voter guide: bit.ly/4yxcNxc

Home security video captured three ICE agents cornering and questioning a man Monday morning in SoMa. One, a plainclothes officer, drew his gun on the man, who appeared unarmed. Read the full story: bit.ly/3U105bT 🎥: Courtesy Juan Carlos

Security footage from an apartment captures a man telling ICE agents he’s a U.S. citizen. Minutes later, he appears handcuffed on the ground.

Government cites Saudi ties and his family’s departure; defense says he has a pending citizenship interview and every reason to stay

Kevin Mannix's troubled childhood, marked by orphanages, suicide, and violence, may hold clues to the tragedy.

The robot uprising is on hold until the baseboards are spotless. 🎥: Brian Elliott

This year’s Sundown Cinema outdoor film series presented by @amazon wraps this Friday with a free screening of “Beetlejuice” (1988), featuring a Halloween costume contest and other pre-screening activities 👻 RSVP: bit.ly/4yXR3M8

Maria Su’s forceful push for neighborhood schools won over the board — but exposed deep divisions among parents and political allies.

The retail giant’s move back to Union Square is the latest highly anticipated planned opening in the area, after Uniqlo and Zara.

PG&E’s $20 billion estimate of its San Francisco infrastructure and other costs is a lot higher than the city’s offer.

“Operation D-Line” reels in four connected to the February shooting of defensive end Keion White in the Mission, the district attorney announced.

Students will be guaranteed a place at a school in their neighborhood as the SFUSD ends its lottery system.

David Xu served one day in jail and two years of probation after poisoning his coworker. On Monday, a judge granted his petition to dismiss the conviction.

Federal prosecutors say an employee planted an audio recorder and left another unattended in his bag.

David Xu faced up to life in prison for poisoning his colleague but got probation and one day in jail. Now his victim, Rong Yuan, is speaking out. Read the full story: bit.ly/4B6aB1Y 🎥: Courtesy Rong Yuan

The poll was commissioned by GrowSF, a moderate-aligned political group that had previously supported Yekutiel.

On Oct. 20, join us for Mad Props: a live variety show where Bay Area journalists help you make sense of the upcoming election — with a little humor along the way. Tickets: bit.ly/4ycGfIM

Three months after The Standard exposed a systemic failure, police brass face a packed City Hall hearing and a competing vision for change.

The Alameda County Transportation Commission overlooked concerns about a payment and sent checks to an imposter posing as a vendor.

A new set of recommendations could rewrite how the department handles sex crimes from the first 911 call to the day a case is closed.

Introducing our first-ever SF Voters Guide: a nonpartisan, no-BS companion for city voters with a lot on their minds and no time to spare. Get the context you need to make informed decisions, including who’s funding what, who’s endorsing whom, and where the latest polls stand. 🗳️:bit.ly/4dTZjUE

Nancy Tung said the party’s process for investigating sexual misconduct failed the alleged victims.

The private business college has had discussions about acquiring the Contemporary Jewish Museum’s building, which comes with restrictions on use.

In the hours after the Standard reported new allegations of sexual assault against the candidate, Yekutiel had lost numerous endorsements, including Mayor Daniel Lurie.

With ballots dropping this week, a key labor union and sitting supervisors abandon the District 8 candidate after additional accusers came forward in The Standard.

KTAP’s founders include two teachers, a failed school board candidate, and a former SF Parents staffer.

Tech royalty has a new answer for the angry villagers. 🎨: Amy Kurzweil

Join us Tuesday at 7pm: JCCSF and The Standard co-present a special live taping of Life in Seven Songs, hosted by Sophie Bearman, featuring Michael Moritz – one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and philanthropists, and author of the acclaimed memoir Ausländer. Buy tickets:

The nurses' bargaining committee rejected the offer unanimously, citing workplace safety concerns, staffing, and a layoff guarantee that didn't go far enough.

Get ready to rock 🎸 Sundown Cinema returns on September 25 with a FREE screening of “School of Rock” (2003) at the Ferry Building! RSVP for a chance to win up to $1,000 for your Amazon wishlist: sfstandard.fillout.com/t/iTVWK53bEmus

Get ready to rock 🎸 Sundown Cinema returns Friday, September 25 with a free screening of “School of Rock” (2003) at the Ferry Building! RSVP for a chance to win up special seating and $1,000 for your Amazon wishlist: bit.ly/46CfSB8

A watchdog found consultants wrongly billed taxpayers for travel, including to nightclubs, first-class flights, and international airfare.

The governor made the comments while fly-fishing in Montana, amid an expanding DOJ investigation into his finances.

Federal investigators seek six years of records involving Newsom’s international travel, outside funding, and expenditures related to his residence and personal expenses.

Mayor Daniel Lurie endorsed Manny Yekutiel for District 8 supervisor Friday, less than three months after the restaurateur was accused of sexual assault, an allegation he has denied.

A substation fire, aging infrastructure, and heat-induced glitches have combined to create days of delays.

What gave it away? 🎨: Jonathan Rosen

An Outer Sunset landlord allegedly murdered his tenant in front of the home on 46th Ave. Now, the house is back on the rental market for $6,300 a month.

Apple’s foldable phone is here — and we just got a first look 👀 Say hello to iPhone Duo. Read more: bit.ly/4iSgDN5

The arrangement provides a 12% wage increase through 2031.

The city’s skyline is one long pitch for artificial intelligence. Except one holdout. 🎨: Amy Kurzweil