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Pablo Sandoval joins Giants camp, and he’s already intrigued by a top prospect
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (711+ words) More than 20 years after the Panda left Venezuela to play in the U.S., he wants to see 17-year-old shortstop Luis Hern'ndez succeed with the Giants. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. " Pablo Sandoval isn't saying he's retiring. Knowing his love for the game and confidence…...
Prologis submits plans for Caltrain Railyard project in SF
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (674+ words) Prologis submitted its application for a 20-acre development that would include housing, retail, and office space at the Fourth & King station. The end of the Caltrain line in San Francisco might look a whole lot different if Prologis gets its…...
Why you can’t Waymo to Tahoe — yet
4+ hour, 29+ min ago (1118+ words) Robotaxis may be conquering city streets, but mountain roads and infrastructure gaps still stand between autonomous vehicles and the slopes. It's a science fiction dream: climb into a self-driving car, fall asleep in the back seat, and wake up in…...
Daniel Lurie sparked confrontation that injured security team: Police report
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (904+ words) The mayor jumped out of his car and confronted several men on the street. "On whose behalf do I need to move?" one replied. Mayor Daniel Lurie sparked the altercation that led to a fight and injuries to two San…...
A solid offseason start, but … could the 49ers blow it with Trent Williams?
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (1138+ words) Deals with Mike Evans and Vederian Lowe highlighted a reasonable and rationale day for a franchise that's set up to pursue a few more key additions. If the 49ers can manage to get through the next few days without ex-communicating Trent…...
Why the 49ers are betting on future Hall of Famer Mike Evans to improve their offense
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (548+ words) Brock Purdy will have a new top target as the veteran wide receiver is expected to sign a three-year contract worth up to $60.4 million. Only two receivers in NFL history have posted 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons. One is the greatest player…...
At Giants spring training, success isn’t measured in wins
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (455+ words) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. " With a smile wrapped across his face, Carson Whisenhunt looked downright giddy as he invited reporters to chat in front of his locker at Scottsdale Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Who could blame him? The Giants left-hander had just…...
SF voted to close juvenile hall. Seven years later, it costs $543K per kid
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1804+ words) Juvenile hall "was never full from the day they cut the ribbon." But it has turned out to be much more difficult to change course than the city expected. The juvenile hall was built in the classic prison architecture style…...
Power Play: Lurie meets Eileen Gu. Concerns after bodyguard fight
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1003+ words) Also in today's Power Play: surprising SFPD demotion. At 8:45 p.m., Gu and Mayor Daniel Lurie, who had finished the parade separately, surprisingly appeared together to light the firecrackers, marking the end of the procession. It was a rare moment for Lurie,…...
Billionaires vs. Unions: California’s 2026 tax war is on
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (772+ words) A proposed 5% wealth tax on California billionaires has unleashed a wave of anti-tax groups fueled by tech elites. The proposed California Billionaire Tax has already got a lot of people opening their wallets " to fight the tax. The proposal has…...