A Flock employee helped block the SF Democratic Party’s anti-Flock vote
An employee of Flock Safety helped block the San Francisco Democratic Party's vote opposing the company, according to The San Francisco Standard. The party's meeting also covered a YIMBY endorsement for District 8, a Newsom legislative deal that is dead, and the Sunshine Ordinance.
City Hall
Public Safety
1 story, 1 outlet5 hospitalized, a dozen displaced in Mission District apartment fire
A one-alarm fire struck an apartment building at 1825 Mission St. on Saturday, sending five people to the hospital and displacing about a dozen residents. The building is in the Mission District.
Business & Tech
2 stories, 1 outletWhy Waymo’s big blue Ojai vans suddenly seem like they’re everywhere
Waymo has launched paid rides in its newest driverless vans, the blue Ojai vans now seen around San Francisco. The company is expanding its territory and fleet.
AI is having a ‘bonkers,’ complicated impact on SF, city experts say
San Francisco's chief economist says AI has not yet boosted job growth in the city, but it is driving up rents and office demand. The comments came during a discussion of AI's effect on San Francisco.
Arts & Culture
1 story, 1 outletBringing Guantánamo soul to the Bay Area this week
Kai Lyons, José Andrés "El Sinsonte" Rodríguez and John Calloway perform at Mr. Tipple's on Sept. 2. The show is part of a week of Bay Area events described as "Guantánamo soul."
Around Town
5 stories, 2 outlets49ers set 53-man roster: Who’s on the team and why changes are expected
The 49ers have set their 53-man roster, with general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan working to address depth at key positions. The San Francisco Standard reports more changes are expected.
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent explain their healing hug: ‘Replaying the whole dugout thing’
Barry Bonds and Jeff Kent hugged at a ceremony retiring Kent's No. 21. The former Giants teammates said they were replaying the old dugout incident.
I cover every Valkyries home game. This is what it’s like on the road
The Golden State Valkyries have sold out every home game at Chase Center. A San Francisco Standard reporter writes about what road games are like, including a casino arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
500 photos with Pikachu: San Francisco wraps up first-ever Pokémon convention
San Francisco wrapped up the first-ever Pokémon XP convention, held alongside the Pokémon World Championships. Fans came dressed as their favorite Pokémon.
Bayview Park
Mission Local published a photo of Bayview Park by Laura Maguire. The image shows the park in the Bayview neighborhood.