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The Buddhist Community Calling Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff to Action
Zen Master ThĂch Nháș„t HáșĄnh had a âdramatic influenceâ on Benioff. On Tuesday, the monk's students delivered an open letter to Salesforce Plaza, petitioning the CEO to end contracts with ICE and voice support for democratic elections.
San Franciscoâs Parks Are Incredible. Why Is the Rec and Park Website So Bad?
One frustrated parentâs journey into the heart of darkness that is municipal web design.
Free as a Bird: Rehabilitated Night Herons Released in Oakland
The black-crowned night herons arrived at a rescue with broken toes, injured wings, or damaged legs. After weeks of rehab, they were released into the wild.
ChatTJB Wants You to Stop Trusting LLMs
A San Francisco poet is answering your prompts badly, slowly, and earnestly.
A Modest Proposal for Funding Transit Instead of AI
In the â60s, the Bay Area almost got a high-speed train from Marin to San Jose. What could happen if we dreamed big again?
This Domestic Violence Shelter Was Told It No Longer Aligns With the Trump Administrationâs Priorities
Trumpâs war on âgender ideologyâ and diversity is hurting San Francisco Asian Womenâs Shelterâs ability to help victims â many of whom canât get help anywhere else. Itâs already cost them nearly $500,000.
Herons or Housing: The Battle Over a Vacant Lot
A large affordable housing development is slated for downtown Oakland. It could displace hundreds of black-crowned night herons, the cityâs official bird.
Meta AI Has Some Super Normal Ideas for Improving Your Band Photos
Sure, Facebook will promote your upcoming show. But have you considered using a random AI-generated white lady instead of your band?
A Climate Expert on Whatâs Missing From Super El Niño Headlines
Rainfall inches are easy to quantify and think about, but what happens after it lands on us?
S.F. Lawmaker Asks Chatbot About 'Suicidally Motivated Civilians' in Gaza
Grok, what's the difference between right and wrong?