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All sections · April 2026 · 1,919 stories

A 23-Year-Old From LA Just Discovered That Making Friends Requires Leaving the House

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There's something deeply endearing — and deeply unhinged — about moving to a new city, knowing literally no one, and…

CultureApril 25, 2026

Good News for Once: Lost Dog on Columbus Reunited with Owners

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In a city where we spend most of our time chronicling government incompetence and budget black holes, it's nice to…

GeneralNorth BeachApril 25, 2026

Muni Is Mid — And That's Actually Pretty Great

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Here's a fun exercise: Complain about Muni for five minutes.

TransitApril 25, 2026

Adrian West Band: A Name, A Mystery, and Not Much Else

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We'll be honest with you — sometimes a story crosses our desk that's more whisper than substance.

CultureApril 25, 2026

Flowers Beyond the Dark: SF's Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon Brings Culture Without the Bureaucracy

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A Cultural Event That Doesn't Need a Government Grant Speech San Francisco is getting a dose of something refreshing…

CultureApril 25, 2026

Pickin' On The Polk Is Back: A Free Block Party That Actually Delivers

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Here's a novel concept for San Francisco: a massive, free, all-day event that doesn't require a permit fee study, a…

EventsPolk GulchApril 25, 2026

Want to Save a Fish and Drink a Beer? CalTrout's Got You Covered in Berkeley

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Look, we're not going to pretend that every fundraiser in the Bay Area deserves your hard-earned dollars.

EventsApril 25, 2026

Joffrey Ballet's 'Midsummer Night's Dream' Is the Kind of Bizarre and Beautiful We Actually Need

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Look, we spend most of our time here railing against budget bloat and bureaucratic dysfunction.

CultureApril 25, 2026

Yes, That Was an Earthquake. No, You're Not Crazy.

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If you felt a quick jolt around 4:40 p.m.

GeneralOuter SunsetApril 25, 2026

The Golden Gate Bridge Is Still Worth the Hype — And That's the Problem

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Every week, without fail, someone posts a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge that stops you mid-scroll.

CultureApril 25, 2026

Lost a Wallet in Downtown SF? The Thieves Are Faster Than You Are

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Here's a story that should make every San Franciscan instinctively pat their pockets.

GeneralSoMaApril 25, 2026

Metroboard Finally Ships — And Yes, People Are Hyped

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If you've been waiting on your Metroboard delivery, congratulations — it's apparently real, it exists, and it's finally…

TransitApril 25, 2026

The Ocean's Running a Fever — And It's Headed Straight for the Bay

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California's coastline is currently sitting in the hot zone of an intense marine heat wave, with sea surface…

GeneralApril 25, 2026

You Cannot Escape Shen Yun. No One Can.

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If you live in San Francisco — or really, anywhere with a bus stop, a billboard, or a mailbox — you've encountered the…

CultureApril 25, 2026

Olivia Wilde Loves SF. Cool. Can We Talk About the Castro?

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Olivia Wilde showed up at the Castro Theatre this week for a screening of her new project The Invite, and apparently…

CultureCastroApril 25, 2026

Montclair Village Art Walk: A Reminder That Culture Thrives Without a Government Line Item

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Just across the bay in Oakland's Montclair Village, the community Art Walk is back — and it's a quiet little case study…

CultureApril 25, 2026

Mariachi y Cerveza: Where Culture Meets Cold Ones

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Sometimes San Francisco gets it right — and by "it," we mean throwing a party that doesn't require a government grant…

CultureMission DistrictApril 25, 2026

Forget City Hall Drama — SF's Real Runway Is the Sidewalk

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In a city where the unofficial uniform is a Patagonia fleece and Allbirds, a grassroots movement is brewing to bring…

CultureApril 25, 2026

Dear NYC Transplant: Here's What San Francisco Actually Has Going For It

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Another New Yorker is making the leap. Someone posted online this week about leaving NYC after seven years and wanting…

CultureApril 25, 2026

A Breakup, a Plane Ticket, and the Best Revenge: Showing Up Anyway

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There's a certain kind of energy that only comes from someone who just got dumped and chose chaos over cancellation.

CultureApril 25, 2026

The Cowboy Hat Vigilante SF Doesn't Deserve But Apparently Needs

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Somewhere between Park Presidio and Van Ness, patrolling the long stretch of Geary like a denim-clad guardian angel…

CultureRichmond DistrictApril 25, 2026

SF's Strange YIMBY Paradox: Why Can't the Left and the Builders Get Along?

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Here's a puzzle for you: San Francisco has one of the most developed YIMBY movements in the country and one of the…

HousingApril 25, 2026

SF's Restaurant Scene Is Still World-Class — If You Can Stomach the Hidden Fees

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San Francisco remains one of the greatest eating cities in America.

FoodApril 25, 2026

Have You Seen Mijo? Friendly Tabby Missing Near 41st and Broadway

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This one isn't about city hall or budget blowouts — it's about a neighbor who needs help.

GeneralOuter RichmondApril 25, 2026