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Vol. IIINo. 184
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All sections · April 2026 · 1,919 stories

Shipyard Open Studios 2026: The Best Case for Less Government in the Arts

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Every year, the Hunters Point Shipyard opens its studio doors and reminds San Francisco what happens when you give…

CultureHunters PointApril 26, 2026

The Great SF Breakfast Burrito Crisis: Where Do We Go Now?

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There's a particular kind of grief that only San Franciscans understand: the loss of your go-to breakfast burrito spot.

FoodApril 26, 2026

Dead Birds at Baker Beach: A Small Mystery and a Civic Reminder

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A local beachgoer spotted two dead birds at Baker Beach recently — one of them tagged — and did what any responsible…

GeneralOuter RichmondApril 26, 2026

Kearny Street Sunsets: The One Thing City Hall Can't Ruin

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Say what you will about San Francisco — and we say plenty — but this city still knows how to put on a show when the sun…

CultureFinancial DistrictApril 26, 2026

A College Kid Built the Yelp for SF Landlords — And It's About Time

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Finding a rental in San Francisco is already a full-contact sport.

HousingApril 26, 2026

What You See Next to SFO Says Everything About the Bay Area's Priorities

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There's something uniquely Bay Area about stepping off a plane at one of the country's busiest international airports…

GeneralApril 26, 2026

The Civic Center Farmers Market, Captured in Brushstrokes Instead of Budget Reports

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There's something quietly radical about someone spending their lunch break painting the Civic Center Farmers Market.

CultureCivic CenterApril 26, 2026

Billionaire Beef: Brin vs. Newsom Shows What Happens When Tech Gets Political

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There's something almost poetic about a political feud between a tech billionaire and California's governor starting at…

PoliticsApril 26, 2026

Free Your Mind (and Your Hamstrings) on Treasure Island

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If you've been meaning to roll out your yoga mat somewhere other than your overpriced 400-square-foot apartment, here's…

EventsTreasure IslandApril 26, 2026

The Valkyries Just Made Their Biggest Power Move Yet

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If you're building a franchise from scratch, there's exactly one way to signal you're serious: go get a star.

SportsApril 26, 2026

Welcome to SF: A Survival Guide for New Arrivals Who Actually Want to Thrive

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Every week, another bright-eyed transplant lands in San Francisco and asks the internet for advice.

CultureMarina DistrictApril 26, 2026

The Influencer-to-Festival Pipeline Is Getting Out of Hand

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Look, we respect the hustle. We really do. In a world where everyone's trying to monetize their personal brand…

CultureApril 26, 2026

The Great SF Yakitori Rip-Off: Why Does Grilled Chicken on a Stick Cost a Small Fortune?

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Here's a fun exercise: take a piece of chicken, thread it onto a bamboo stick, grill it, and try to imagine a universe…

FoodApril 26, 2026

A Dirty Martini, a Sidewalk Nap, and the Marina's Unlikely Good Samaritan

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Look, we're not here to judge. The Balboa Cafe has been turning responsible adults into sidewalk sleepers since 1913…

CultureMarina DistrictApril 26, 2026

Have You Seen Don Heusos? The Mission's Most Wanted Missing Person(a)

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If you were walking down 24th and Bryant recently, you may have spotted a missing poster that stopped you in your…

CultureMission DistrictApril 26, 2026

Can't Sleep? Drive to SF. The City's Sunrise Game Remains Undefeated.

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Here's something San Francisco doesn't charge you for, doesn't require a permit for, and the Board of Supervisors…

CultureApril 26, 2026

Lynch and Shanahan Finally Admit the 49ers Have a Speed Problem

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Ten drafts in. A full decade of the Lynch-Shanahan era. And apparently it took that long for the brain trust at 4949…

SportsApril 26, 2026

Will Trade McMansion for AI Stock: Peak Bay Area Just Unlocked a New Level

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We've seen a lot of creative real estate plays in the Bay Area, but a Mill Valley homeowner just set a new bar: he's…

HousingApril 26, 2026

Steve Kerr and the Warriors: The Longest Goodbye in Bay Area Sports

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It's the coaching saga that somehow feels both inevitable and interminable.

SportsApril 26, 2026

Brandon Belt Thinks Devers Will Figure It Out. Should Giants Fans Buy It?

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If you've been watching the Giants this season and wondering when Rafael Devers is going to start looking like the guy…

SportsApril 26, 2026

SFMOMA Painting Leads Strangers to Their Biological Father — You Can't Make This Up

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San Francisco has no shortage of strange-but-true stories, but this one might take the cake.

CultureSoMaApril 26, 2026

A Half-Century Love Story That Shaped San Francisco's Classical Music Legacy

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Some love stories are quiet. Some reshape entire cultural institutions. The story of Michael Tilson Thomas and Joshua…

CultureApril 26, 2026

Dannielle Spillman Deserved Justice. Don't Let the Noise Drown That Out.

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Dannielle Spillman was killed. That fact should be the beginning and end of any serious conversation about this case…

GeneralApril 26, 2026

Support Local: The Bay Area's Creative Scene Deserves Your Attention

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Here's something that won't cost taxpayers a dime and doesn't require a single committee meeting: supporting Bay Area…

CultureApril 26, 2026