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Why Silicon Valley Is Trying So Hard to Kill This AI Bill in California
California’s Senate Bill 1047, which offers protection to whistleblowers and citizens, has been met with opposition from tech companies, startups, and investors, but is supported by prominent AI researchers and whistleblowers.

Chipotle Using Robots in California After $20 per Hour Wage Begins
Chipotle Mexican Grill is piloting an automatic avocado peeler and pitter machine at one California location, and an automatic bowl and salad machine at another, as higher minimum wages increase relative yields from automation.

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

Broke-Ass Recipes: How to Make Picadillo
By James Conrad. Picadillo, pronounced “peek-a-dee-yo,” is a traditional dish native to the Spanish-speaking world, particularly Central and South America, as well as the Philippines. Though its age and specific origin is unclear, the name derives from the Spanish verb “picar,” meaning “to mince.” Though it can be eaten alone,

Over 2,000 SF Hotel Workers Went on Strike Over Labor Day Weekend
Approx. 2,080 San Francisco and San Mateo hotel workers went on strike and demonstrated over Labor Day weekend for better wages and workloads.

Free Video Preservation for SF Residents at Playback Lab
DIY community lab for digitizing analog media, home videos, and San Francisco’s hidden stories

The World’s Biggest Drag King Competition is Happening in SF
Two legends of Drag, who have been performing for three decades each, will be appearing at the San Francisco Drag King Contest, the biggest Drag King Contest in the world.

Disco For Democracy: A Party to Make Nevada Go Blue
Thursday, September 12th, 6pm–11pm, be a part of history while dancing to disco! Manny’s Café is proud to announce their upcoming event Disco For Democracy, hosted at SVN West near Market and Van Ness in San Francisco. The dance party, featuring 360° DJ performances by Austin Millz, David Harness and more,

How SF’s Democratic Political Machine Led to Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign
California Democratic Congressman Phil Burton, second from right, with – left to right – Democratic State Assemblymen Leo T. McCarthy, Willie L. Brown and Art Agnos, in the early 1980s. San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library by Lincoln Mitchell This article originally appeared on The Conversation. The political