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UCSF social workers report experiencing harassment on the job A union-generated survey reported 90% of workers experienced some sort of harassment.

The survey found that only 5% of respondents reported not witnessing any type of harassment while on the job.

Soak up sunlight in SF with these 18 fun events Here's what to check out this week in The City.

Residents have ample opportunities this week to take advantage of the extended sunlight.

SF Mayor Lurie wants more power from voters Ballot measures would be more difficult to qualify.

Voters could decide the issue as soon as November via a ballot measure.

Gino and Carlo remains dedicated to community and family The North Beach bar is a second home for many regulars.

This time of year is especially busy for the bar as it gears up for its annual pool tournament.

Study: SF slower to issue building permits Survey conduced for Board of Supervisors finds median processing time for approvals is about nine months.

The new report highlighted a need for better coordination among the multiple city departments involved.

SF Environment programs could be eliminated amid budget cuts The department’s general fund dollars could be slashed by 80%

Climate advocates are urging city officials to spare environmental programs from potentially devastating cuts in the upcoming city budget.

Free concert series returns to Golden Gate Park Hundreds of musical acts are coming to Golden Gate Bandshell through mid-November, courtesy of Illuminate Live.

Illuminate Live performances take place through mid-November.

Digital tools could be creating health access disparities Older adults may have more difficulty accessing digital patient portals.

In a survey of nearly 150 clinicians in 2024, less than half reported screening patients for their ability to use digital tools.

Art to see in SF this spring SF's art scene scene is maintaining its international relevance while supporting its own.

Here are five art exhibitions that showcase San Francisco's aptitude for spotlighting its community and engaging internationally.

Groups to spend millions for moderates Hope is to forestall progressive rebound.

Both groups say they want to preserve the politically moderate majority that voters installed in 2024 on the Board of Supervisors.

SF mayor pushes Muni parcel tax for ballot Mayor Lurie champions Muni parcel tax ballot measure.

The new tax would generate an estimated $150 million to $200 million annually to fund public transit.

Bay Area filmmakers on new Pixar movie "Hoppers" How Pixar's new animated beaver movie was almost not about beavers at all.

What might be the greatest film ever made about beavers — Pixar’s latest feature, “Hoppers” — was actually almost about penguins.

Waymo hearing draws AV company’s critics Critics: Company needs more staff, oversight.

Commenters decried the company's lack of control over its operations.

Golden Gate suicide survivor producing new doc about safety nets The nets at the bridge have led to a dramatic drop in suicides last year.

"Death Bridge" is a documentary about the effort to erect the suicide deterrent net that was added to the Golden Gate Bridge in 2024.

Huntington Hotel officially reopens on Nob Hill City luminaries on hand to mark revitalization of classic downtown building after more than 100 years

The storied hotel first opened its doors as a residential building in 1922 before converting to a hotel in 1924.

Mid-Market community leaders favor supe's new proposal Supervisor Bilal Mahmood's $5 million effort would create a new theater arts district.

A new proposal would bring a theater arts district to The City.

Block stokes fears AI will lead to mass job loss Financial company says AI means fewer workers needed.

Artificial intelligence might soon have a much more pronounced effect on employment.

SF paramedic's goal: care in every language SFFD Community Paramedic Nicholas Koo's lifesaving brainchild is in thousands of city homes.

Life Line facilitates medical treatment for residents who do not speak English.

SFOG honors local landmarks, monuments and more North Beach staple has designed and printed works for nearly 20 years.

SFOG North Beach has quickly become a neighborhood staple.

Steyer takes aim at commercial side of Prop. 13 Governor candidate dubs it the ‘Trump tax loophole.’

His proposal comes as California is facing budget challenges related in part to the volatility of income-tax receipts.

AI’s power demands could have climate consequences Slew of carbon-spewing gas plants in development.

The artificial-intelligence boom could significantly hinder the fight against planet-altering climate change.
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After Beatles’ end, McCartney a 'Man on the Run' Documentary follows him through first 10 years after the Beatles’ end.

A new film chronicles Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles years in the aftermath of what the director called the band’s “tectonic” breakup.

James Beard tasting event celebrates SF chefs Over 30 food and beverage professionals featured in walk-around experience.

A walk-around tasting experience is coming to San Francisco this weekend.

Vesuvio occupies a special place in North Beach While better known for its Beat connection, the cocktails are worth the trip.

It’s difficult to name a bar, or even a place, more well-known in San Francisco than Vesuvio Cafe in North Beach.

Have a fun-filled end to February with these SF events Here's what to check out this week in The City.

Stretch the final days of the year's shortest month.

Uber, Lyft face nascent unionization effort New law lays out process for forming statewide union.

The first steps in the process have already been taken, but important milestones are coming up within the next three months.

Denim on Clement: Annual series brings traditional music to Irish dive bar The Plough and the Stars has been filled with Americana sounds.

Grab your denim vests.

At The Valley Club, you’re ‘star of your own movie’ Bar prioritizes atmosphere, doesn’t sacrifice cocktails.

What makes the perfect cocktail often has as much to do with the drink itself as the bar that provides it.

Forget wealth tax: Should state revamp Prop. 13? USF prof says it’s time to touch third rail.

Proposition 13 made two key changes to the state's property-tax system.

First-of-its-kind transplant at UCSF is ‘full arc’ Patient with artificial heart received human one in procedure.

It marked a milestone procedure for the school and one of the rare cases of a successful transition.