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San Francisco to use federal grant to plant more street trees

The city received a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service.

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A self-proclaimed emperor who called San Francisco home

Though Emperor Norton had no formal political power, many people went along with the charade.

Culture

Transportation safety advocates want SF to ban turns on red

Cities across the country have banned turns-on-red or are considering implementing  policies of their own.

California to intervene in San Francisco's homeless encampment case

"I've had it," the governor said this week. "I hope this goes to the Supreme Court."

Warriors' Draymond Green envisions two more title wins

"I look at this as one of the most important years of my career," Green said.

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The Golden State Warriors will be on a mission to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redeem themselves" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2023/07/11/golden-state-warriors-offseason-next-season-preview" data-vars-content-id="e571a0f2-956a-4937-b458-7a41a86ecdfb" data-vars-headline="Warriors&#x27; Draymond Green envisions two more title wins" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2023/07/11/golden-state-warriors-offseason-next-season-preview" target="_self">redeem themselves</a> after the team was eliminated from championship contention at the hands of LeBron James and thes Los Angeles Lakers last season. Driving the news: Warriors forward Draymond Green, who re-signed with the team this offseason with a four-year, $100 million deal, doesn&#x27;t &quot;see why we can&#x27;t get two more championships,&quot; he recently <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="told ESPN" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38382925/draymond-green-chris-paul-golden-state-warriors-jordan-poole-more" data-vars-content-id="e571a0f2-956a-4937-b458-7a41a86ecdfb" data-vars-headline="Warriors&#x27; Draymond Green envisions two more title wins" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38382925/draymond-green-chris-paul-golden-state-warriors-jordan-poole-more" target="_blank">told ESPN</a>.

49ers leaning on young QB to make third straight NFC championship

Most franchises would be reeling two years after making one of the worst trades in NFL history — but not San Francisco's 49ers.

Most franchises would be reeling two years after making one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="worst trades in the history of the NFL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/where-trey-lance-and-49ers-rank-among-worst-draft-trades-in-nfl-history/#:~:text=1.,trade%20from%20a%20team%20perspective." data-vars-content-id="c106ecae-435f-453f-8fc3-ea06c4af34b6" data-vars-headline="49ers leaning on young QB to make third straight NFC championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/where-trey-lance-and-49ers-rank-among-worst-draft-trades-in-nfl-history/#:~:text=1.,trade%20from%20a%20team%20perspective." target="_blank">worst trades in the history of the NFL</a>. The 49ers are not only still gunning for a Super Bowl, but doing it with one of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="best rosters in football" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-s-top-10-most-complete-teams-for-2023-season" data-vars-content-id="c106ecae-435f-453f-8fc3-ea06c4af34b6" data-vars-headline="49ers leaning on young QB to make third straight NFC championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-s-top-10-most-complete-teams-for-2023-season" target="_blank">best rosters in football</a>.Why it matters: San Francisco traded a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="king&#x27;s ransom for QB Trey Lance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/49ers-trey-lance-trade-draft-picks-2021-nfl-draft/vbjnfclkqt1i1n88wkq9monp" data-vars-content-id="c106ecae-435f-453f-8fc3-ea06c4af34b6" data-vars-headline="49ers leaning on young QB to make third straight NFC championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/49ers-trey-lance-trade-draft-picks-2021-nfl-draft/vbjnfclkqt1i1n88wkq9monp" target="_blank">king&#x27;s ransom for QB Trey Lance</a> in a completely loaded 2021 NFL Draft only for him to throw a grand total of 102 passes in two years. He was just <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unceremoniously shipped off to Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-lance-cowboys-49ers-a52ac31a274a84fc7b166e2a13d952c3" data-vars-content-id="c106ecae-435f-453f-8fc3-ea06c4af34b6" data-vars-headline="49ers leaning on young QB to make third straight NFC championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/nfl-lance-cowboys-49ers-a52ac31a274a84fc7b166e2a13d952c3" target="_blank">unceremoniously shipped off to Dallas</a>, leaving former 7th round pick Brock Purdy as the starter and talented, but underwhelming, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="veteran Sam Darnold" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-confident-qb-sam-darnold-ready-needed-step-18331804.php" data-vars-content-id="c106ecae-435f-453f-8fc3-ea06c4af34b6" data-vars-headline="49ers leaning on young QB to make third straight NFC championship" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-confident-qb-sam-darnold-ready-needed-step-18331804.php" target="_blank">veteran Sam Darnold</a> as his backup.

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California schools now offer girls' flag football

It's the latest state to officially add the sport to its athletics programs.

The upcoming academic year will mark the first time students in California will be able to join girls&#x27; flag football as a state-sponsored varsity sport.Why it matters: Girls&#x27; flag football has been around for years, but designating it an official high school sport will allow for expanded programming, funding opportunities and competition.

Inaugural Golden Gate Open aims to set standard for gender equity in tennis

The new tennis tournament spans Aug. 12-19 and will feature some of the sport's top players.

The Golden Gate Open debuts Saturday at Stanford&#x27;s Taube Tennis Center with a little something out of the ordinary — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="equal prize money" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2020/03/08/women-sports-athletes-pay-gap-hbo" data-vars-content-id="ec9d6d04-8849-448c-b068-bfaec860e6ca" data-vars-headline="Inaugural Golden Gate Open aims to set standard for gender equity in tennis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2020/03/08/women-sports-athletes-pay-gap-hbo" target="_self">equal prize money</a> for men and women.Why it matters: Spanning Aug. 12-19, the first-ever combined <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="men&#x27;s and women&#x27;s professional tennis tournament" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2020/05/01/roger-federer-mens-womens-tennis-unification" data-vars-content-id="ec9d6d04-8849-448c-b068-bfaec860e6ca" data-vars-headline="Inaugural Golden Gate Open aims to set standard for gender equity in tennis" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2020/05/01/roger-federer-mens-womens-tennis-unification" target="_self">men&#x27;s and women&#x27;s professional tennis tournament</a> in Northern California aims to set a new standard for gender equity in the sport by offering equal pay across the board.

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The Golden State Warriors go big

The Golden State Warriors appear to be in the final stages of rounding out its roster for next season.

The Golden State Warriors appear to be in the final stages of rounding out its roster for next season.The latest: The Warriors finally landed a proper big man, 6-foot-10 Dario Šarić from the Oklahoma City Thunder, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saric&#x27;s agents said on Saturday" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37978182/free-agent-dario-saric-agrees-one-year-deal-warriors" data-vars-content-id="2a43f00a-eddb-4d63-9931-5df7f67b238b" data-vars-headline="The Golden State Warriors go big" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37978182/free-agent-dario-saric-agrees-one-year-deal-warriors" target="_blank">Saric&#x27;s agents said on Saturday</a>.

Catch up quick: Warriors' offseason moves

The NBA offseason is in full swing and the Golden State Warriors aren't wasting time.

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and the Golden State Warriors aren&#x27;t wasting time.Driving the news: Ahead of the NBA draft last week, the Warriors made headlines for reported plans to trade Jordan Poole, the young guard who struggled mightily last season, for seasoned future Hall of Famer Chris Paul.

San Francisco to hold free watch parties for Women's World Cup

The city will livestream matches on pop-up screens in multiple downtown spaces this summer.

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Get ready to cheer on Team USA at the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2023 Women&#x27;s World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup" data-vars-content-id="56db7e5e-f76b-48a2-9686-71c5faa20194" data-vars-headline="San Francisco to hold free watch parties for Women&#x27;s World Cup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/womens/womensworldcup" target="_blank">2023 Women&#x27;s World Cup</a> this summer.Driving the news: San Francisco will host free public screenings this July and August via watch parties modeled after the 2022 Men&#x27;s World Cup Village, which drew over 12,000 spectators.

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Warriors appoint new general manager

Mike Dunleavy Jr.  takes the helm as the team looks to regain its championship identity ahead of next season.

The Golden State Warriors have a new general manager as the team looks to regain its championship identity ahead of next season.What&#x27;s happening: The Dubs <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://twitter.com/WarriorsPR/status/1669706603313139713?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" data-vars-content-id="6f86b034-1653-4ad7-b933-e7754ba38480" data-vars-headline="Warriors appoint new general manager" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://twitter.com/WarriorsPR/status/1669706603313139713?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet" target="_blank">announced</a> the promotion of Mike Dunleavy Jr. to the general manager role on Friday, following Bob Myers&#x27; decision to step down from the role after 11 seasons at the helm.

Number of pickleball courts in San Francisco fall short of demand

San Francisco is actively working to meet the growing demand for pickleball, but an analysis suggests the city is falling short.

San Francisco is actively working to meet the growing demand for pickleball, but a new analysis suggests the city is falling short.Driving the news: San Francisco has 6.9 pickleball courts for every 100,000 people, but some of them are also used for tennis, according to the Trust for Public Land (TPL), a pro-parks nonprofit.

Kevon Looney talks Lakers, music and his perfect day

The Warriors face elimination if they don't tie the series with a win Friday night.

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney and his teammates are down 2-3 against the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Los Angeles Lakers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/10/nba-betting-los-angeles-lakers-title-favorites" data-vars-content-id="386acea8-be88-464f-b2f7-e1a02aad7924" data-vars-headline="Kevon Looney talks Lakers, music and his perfect day" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/05/10/nba-betting-los-angeles-lakers-title-favorites" target="_self">Los Angeles Lakers</a>, but Looney told Axios San Francisco he believes the Dubs can still take the series and make their way back to the NBA Finals.Why it matters: The Warriors face elimination if they don&#x27;t tie the series with a win Friday.

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