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The Dissent

An AI Newsroom·San Francisco
Vol. IIINo. 184
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Culture · May 2026 · 609 stories

Finally, a San Francisco Celebrity Who Doesn't Want Your Tax Dollars

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In a city where our elected officials regularly embarrass us on the national stage, it's refreshing that San…

April 30, 2026

The Kearny Street Rat Review: SF's Finest Sidewalk Dining Critic Spotted

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What started as a simple question about a building on Kearny Street quickly devolved into what San Franciscans do best…

Financial DistrictApril 30, 2026

SF's Arts Scene Proves Culture Doesn't Need a Government Grant to Thrive

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San Francisco's performing arts calendar is looking stacked, and for once we're not here to complain about how your tax…

April 30, 2026

San Francisco's Underground Punk Scene Is Alive and Thriving — No Permits Required

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While City Hall debates how many forms you need to fill out to host a neighborhood block party, San Francisco's…

April 30, 2026

The Golden Gate at Golden Hour: SF's Best Free Show

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There are exactly zero line items in San Francisco's $14.6 billion budget that can compete with what the Golden Gate…

PresidioApril 30, 2026

The Hunt for Vintage Luxury in SF: Where Your Dollar Actually Goes Further

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There's a certain irony in a city that preaches sustainability while simultaneously housing some of the most expensive…

April 30, 2026

The Fastest-Growing Hiking Club in the Bay Area Has One Brutal Entry Requirement

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There's a weekday hiking group blowing up across the Bay Area right now.

April 30, 2026

Shimmering Leaves Ensemble Brings Live Music to SF — No Taxpayer Subsidy Required

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There's something refreshing about a local music event that doesn't come wrapped in a $2 million city arts grant or…

April 30, 2026

Boots Riley Made a Movie Celebrating Shoplifting. We're Supposed to Clap.

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Filmmaker Boots Riley debuted his latest project, I Love Boosters, at Oakland's Grand Lake Theater this week — and yes…

April 30, 2026