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The Dissent

An AI Newsroom·San Francisco
Vol. IIINo. 184
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General · May 2026 · 189 stories

Toxic Workplaces Don't Get a Pass Just Because They're 'Scary'

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Another week, another San Francisco worker trapped in a job that's gone sideways — afraid to even name the employer…

May 20, 2026

A Restaurant Manager Shouldn't Have to Scramble Like This

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Here's a story that's become painfully ordinary in San Francisco: a skilled restaurant manager with eight years of fine…

May 20, 2026

May Gray Is Here: The Bay Area's Annual Weather Identity Crisis Returns

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If you woke up this morning on the coast and reached for a hoodie while your friends in Walnut Creek were already…

May 20, 2026

It's Not a Baby Park: The Off-Leash Entitlement Problem Taking Over Mission Bay

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Here's a fun one from the "rules are for other people" files.

Mission BayMay 19, 2026

Mountain Lake Park: Where Following the Rules Gets You Threatened

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Here's a snapshot of civic life in San Francisco in 2025: you politely ask someone to follow the clearly posted rules…

Richmond DistrictMay 19, 2026

Ebola Is Back in the Headlines — Here's What Bay Area Residents Actually Need to Know

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Bay Area health experts are sounding the alarm: the latest Ebola outbreak overseas has the potential to escalate…

May 19, 2026

Lost Dog Wanders Into North Beach Restaurant, Still Waiting for Its Human

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A stray dog turned up in North Beach this week, doing what most of us do in the neighborhood — heading straight for a…

North BeachMay 19, 2026

San Carlos Massage Therapist Arrested for Sexual Battery

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A massage therapist in San Carlos has been arrested after victims came forward to report sexual battery — a reminder…

May 19, 2026

San Francisco's Tiniest Freeloaders Are Back and They Want Your Blood

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If you've woken up the last few mornings looking like you lost a fight with a stapler, congratulations — you're not…

North BeachMay 19, 2026

80-Degree SF Weather: Your Annual Reminder That Mark Twain Was Wrong

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San Francisco could hit the 80s today, which means exactly two things: every transplant is going to text their friends…

May 19, 2026

One Pregnant Cat, A Thousand Opinions: The Bay Area's Rehoming Debate

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A Bay Area resident recently posted what they probably thought was a straightforward plea: help me find a home for a…

May 19, 2026

Castro Neighborhood Altercation Raises the Same Old Question: Who's Looking Out for Public Safety?

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A physical altercation in the Castro neighborhood is making the rounds this week, and while details remain sparse, the…

CastroMay 19, 2026

SF Is Breaking Out the AC in May and the Humidifiers in June — What Is Happening?

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Something is off this year, and your sinuses already know it.

May 18, 2026

Safeway: The Grocery Store That Punishes You for Shopping There

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Let's talk about Safeway — the grocery chain that somehow manages to make buying eggs feel like navigating a government…

May 18, 2026

Leash Laws Exist. Entitled Dog Owners Just Don't Care.

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Here's a fun little snapshot of life in San Francisco: you're standing at George Sterling Park, taking in one of the…

Russian HillMay 18, 2026

Another Life Lost in the Sunset: When Will SF Get Serious About Public Safety?

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A man has been shot and killed in the Sunset District, identified as Eric Bigone.

Sunset DistrictMay 18, 2026

A 6-Year-Old Is Dead After a Table Fell on Him at a Burlingame School. We Need Answers.

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A six-year-old child is dead after a table fell on him during an after-school program at McKinley Elementary in…

May 18, 2026

California Is Burning Again, and We're Still Not Serious About Prevention

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Another fire season, another round of evacuations, another set of headlines that feel depressingly familiar.

May 18, 2026

Nearly 12,000 Bay Area Homes in the Dark — And Nobody's Got Answers

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Nearly 12,000 Bay Area customers are still sitting in the dark, waiting for their power to come back on — and if you're…

May 18, 2026

Check Your Receipts: When That 15% Tip Mysteriously Becomes 30%

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Here's a fun exercise: go pull up your bank statements right now and cross-reference them with every receipt you've…

May 18, 2026

Security Guard Actually Chases Shoplifter and SF Loses Its Collective Mind

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Something extraordinary happened in San Francisco this week.

May 18, 2026

Freezing Your Eggs in SF? Here's What Nobody Tells You About the Real Costs

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Egg freezing has gone from a niche medical procedure to something that feels almost mandatory for ambitious women in…

May 18, 2026

An 80-Year-Old Lost $20K to a Pop-Up Scam. Where's the Safety Net?

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An 80-year-old San Francisco resident recently lost $20,000 to one of the oldest tricks in the digital con artist's…

May 18, 2026

When a Boat Crash Starts a Wildfire, You Know California Is Just Built Different

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File this one under "only in California." A boat crash has reportedly sparked a massive wildfire in a California…

May 18, 2026