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SFUSD Implements Neighborhood Enrollment Policy in 2027
The San Francisco Board of Education approved a neighborhood-based enrollment system, set to replace the lottery model, aiming to ensure local school…
Marcus Chen · October 22, 2026
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AI Music Video Generators: How Many Clips a Song Needs
How to make a music video with AI: we counted the generations a 3:40 song needs in Veo 3.1, Runway, Sora 2 and OiiOii, plus lyrics and rights tips.
Marcus Chen / October 23, 2026
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Bay Area FIFA World Cup Fan Zones Revealed by Host
Discover Bay Area FIFA World Cup fan zones unveiled by the Host Committee, spanning 30+ venues with public watch parties and a regional approach.
Anjali Mehta · October 21, 2026
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A 1.3B Model That Outpaced 20 Rivals: What SoMark's OXR Means for Teams Building AI Agents
SoMark's open-weight OXR parses PDFs into Markdown or JSON with coordinates and was the fastest of 21 models in its single-GPU speed test.
Larry Miller · October 21, 2026
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Presidio 250th Anniversary: Anza 250th Celebration
Explore Presidio's 250th anniversary with in-depth coverage of Anza 250 events, pivotal in shaping SF Bay Area's history and tech culture.
Anjali Mehta · October 20, 2026
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FIFA World Cup Special Zone Santa Clara Ordinance Adopted
Neutral coverage of the FIFA World Cup Special Zone in Santa Clara, exploring its implications for city planning, organization, and public safety.
Anjali Mehta · October 19, 2026
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Berkeley Pier Ferry Project Gets CEQA Streamlining Approval
The Governor’s Office certified the Berkeley Pier Ferry project for judicial streamlining under Senate Bill 149, facilitating a zero-emission ferry…
Sierra Delgado · October 18, 2026
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Stage Two — The Floor Pass Everybody Postpones
Manual pool vacuuming takes longer to set up than to do, so the fall floor pass gets postponed. How a cordless handheld like the Betta Jet Sweep changes that ratio.
Anjali Mehta · October 18, 2026
Technology
Google Location History No Longer Answers Geofence Warrants
California sent Google 3,655 geofence warrants from 2018 to 2020, the most of any state. Google Location History now lives on phones, closing that dragnet.
Priya Nair · October 17, 2026
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Vintage Revival Rodeo Napa Valley Postponed to 2027
Vintage Revival Rodeo Napa Valley postponed to 2027; data-driven update on Calistoga fairgrounds event and regional impact.
SF Bay Area Times Editorial · October 16, 2026
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Multiply Labs Series B Funding Raises $75M
Multiply Labs Series B funding of $75M signals significant growth for robotic biomanufacturing, summarizing its innovative path since 2016.
Priya Nair · October 14, 2026
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San Francisco Launches OBAG Cycle 4 Funding Phase
San Francisco County Transportation Authority announces a call for projects under OBAG Cycle 4, allocating up to $48.66 million for transportation and…
Sierra Delgado · October 12, 2026
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Huntington Hotel Reopening Nob Hill San Francisco
Get data-driven insights on Huntington Hotel's grand reopening in Nob Hill, San Francisco, including the iconic Big Four restaurant's revival.
Marcus Chen · October 11, 2026