Hey there, San Francisco. 

Happy Friday. 

While you’re enjoying the weekend at Crissy Field or Dolores Park, keep your eyes peeled for a robot roaming around, selling cookies. 

SFGATE published a story today about Oakland-based Bake Sum, which has partnered with a local robotics startup to bring its baked goods to San Francisco park-goers. The price: 2 for $7. 

“It’s actually a great way for us to… get a little bit more exposure in areas that we don’t normally get to,” Bake Sum owner Joyce Tang told SFGATE. “So I think it’s fun, and it makes it a lot more convenient to get our pastries.” 

Whether proper permits have been obtained for robot-vending is still TBD. 

For now, if you see Leonardo (the name Bake Sum has given its robot) and you have a hankering for something sweet, make sure to say hi. 

And with that…onto the news… 

Quick bits: News to know

• 🍎 On Friday, the SFUSD updated its mask policy. Starting March 12, middle school and high school students will no longer be required to wear masks in the classroom. On April 2, the requirement will drop in elementary schools as well. (SFUSD) 

• 👀 Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new plan on Thursday meant to help people struggling with mental health issues, substance abuse, and homelessness. Newsom told the Chronicle that what he’s seen in San Francisco shaped his proposal, saying: ​​“I’m increasingly outraged by what’s going on in the streets. I’m disgusted with it.” (SF Standard / Chronicle) 

• 🏘 The average asking price for rent in San Francisco was $3,340 a month in February, which was up 6% from last February but still 19% lower than before the pandemic, according to data from the real estate website SocketSite. (SocketSite) 

• 🍹 Eater SF updated its list of best new cocktail bars on Friday. Top spots include MOTHERSHIP (in the Mission), Copas (in the Castro), and Kaiyo Rooftop (in SoMa). (Eater) 

What else I’m reading: Links to browse

Chesa Boudin’s office just released new data on the S.F. district attorney’s charging rates and case outcomes. Here’s what it shows (Chronicle) 

Actually, it was the cops who hid crucial evidence in the Spiers beating case (48hills) 

‘Everybody is really scared’: Ukraine’s Markovetskyy plays for USF amid horror at home (Chronicle) 

ICYMI: This week’s most popular stories 

Monday: Shooting of Tenderloin ‘Ambassador’ Raises Questions about Security Practices at Fast-Growing Urban Alchemy (SF Standard) 

Tuesday: Woman Who Died in SF Homeless Encampment Fire Was Mother of 3 and Had Been Evicted (KQED) 

Wednesday: We Rode the Treasure Island Ferry on Its First Day. Here’s What Went Right and Wrong (SF Standard) 

Thursday: Teacher dies riding scooter after being struck by a big rig (Mission Local) 

And finally…6th graders talk remote learning 

The SF Standard ran a powerful video on Friday with reporter Sarah Write asking a group of 6th grade students what it was like to learn from home over the past two years. 

“When we were on Zoom, I barely did anything,” one student said. “So I had no idea what was going on.” 

The 5-minute video is worth a watch. 

That’s all for today! Thanks so much for reading y’all. Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you back here next week. - Nick B.