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All sections · April 2026 · 1,919 stories

The Gold Club Lunch Buffet: SF's Worst-Kept Secret and Best-Value Meal

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In a city where a sad desk salad runs you $18 and a burrito has crossed the $16 Rubicon, San Franciscans are getting…

FoodSoMaApril 23, 2026

Hamburger Eyes Turns 25: SF's Grittiest Photo Zine Is Still Shooting

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Twenty-five years is a long time to do anything in San Francisco.

CultureApril 23, 2026

Free Beer Trivia Every Wednesday? Black Hammer Says Hold My Pint Glass

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Look, we spend a lot of time around here talking about the ways San Francisco nickel-and-dimes its residents — parking…

EventsSoMaApril 23, 2026

SF's Tech Networking Scene Is Alive — And That's a Good Sign

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Say what you will about San Francisco's rough few years, but the city's startup ecosystem keeps doing what it does…

TechApril 23, 2026

Free Comedy, No Taxpayer Tab: Gaysians Queer AAPI Night Brings the Laughs to SF

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Here's something refreshing: a community event that doesn't need a six-figure city grant, a mayoral proclamation, or a…

CultureApril 23, 2026

When Dance Meets Justice: Alleluia Panis Puts a Racist Miscarriage of Justice on Stage

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San Francisco has never been short on artists willing to tackle heavy subjects, and choreographer Alleluia Panis is the…

CultureApril 23, 2026

Six Candidates Debate for Governor. Zero Make a Case for Your Wallet.

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Six candidates for California governor took the stage in San Francisco this week for the first major debate since…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

Your Landlord Wants 12 Months of Reserves and a 740 Credit Score for 550 Square Feet. Cool Cool Cool.

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Here's your Monday reality check from the San Francisco housing market: a landlord in Nob Hill is asking prospective…

HousingNob HillApril 22, 2026

New to SF? Here's How to Actually Find the Fun

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San Francisco has a nightlife problem — not a lack of it, but a discoverability problem.

CultureApril 22, 2026

The People Who Keep SFO Running Can't Afford to Live Anywhere Near It

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Here's a question that should bother anyone who's ever grabbed a coffee at SFO, checked a bag, or walked through a…

HousingApril 22, 2026

The Cure for SF Loneliness Costs Nothing — Just Show Up and Walk

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San Francisco spends millions on programs designed to build "community engagement" and "social cohesion." Meanwhile…

CultureApril 22, 2026

Help Find Ollie: Small Dog Missing Near Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park

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We don't usually run lost pet posts, but sometimes community matters more than commentary — and right now, someone in…

GeneralHaight-AshburyApril 22, 2026

The Loneliest City in America Keeps Posting Through It

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There's something quietly devastating happening on San Francisco's community boards right now.

CultureApril 22, 2026

So You're Moving to SF: A Reality Check (With Encouragement)

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Every week, another wave of newcomers announces their impending arrival in San Francisco — some bouncing off the walls…

CultureApril 22, 2026

SF's Influencer Class Is Grinding — Just Not the Way They Think

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There's a particular genre of San Francisco content creator that has perfected the art of making nothing look like…

CultureApril 22, 2026

The Waymo Influencer Industrial Complex Has Arrived, and It's Exactly As Cringe As You'd Expect

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There's a certain genre of tech worker content that makes you wonder if HR departments have simply given up.

TechApril 22, 2026

SF's $20 Bean Salad Influencer Wants to Feature EBT Recipients. What Could Go Wrong?

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There's a particular brand of San Francisco tone-deafness that never gets old — and by "never gets old," we mean it…

CultureApril 22, 2026

The Great SF Hobby Migration: When the Dating Pool Dries Up, the Side Quests Begin

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Something interesting is happening across San Francisco right now, and it has nothing to do with city hall budgets or…

CultureApril 22, 2026

The SF Beauty Tax Is Real — But You Can Beat It

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Everything costs more in San Francisco. Your rent, your burrito, your parking ticket — and apparently, your basic…

CultureApril 22, 2026

SF's Wellness Studio Scene: Where Vibes Matter More Than Vinyasa

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There's a quiet revolution happening in San Francisco's yoga and wellness scene, and it has less to do with downward…

CultureApril 22, 2026

Forget the Apps: SF's DIY Social Scene Is Actually Thriving

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Here's something you won't hear from the doom-and-gloom crowd: San Franciscans are actually going outside, meeting each…

CultureApril 22, 2026

Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It: Free Chess and Poetry at SF Libraries This Week

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Here's a radical concept: the government spending your money on something you can actually use and enjoy.

EventsBernal HeightsApril 22, 2026

Estrogen Patch Shortage Hits SF Pharmacies — And Patience Is Running Thin

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If you've been trying to fill a prescription for estradiol patches lately, you already know: good luck.

GeneralApril 22, 2026

Mother's Day Isn't Easy for Everyone — And That's Worth Talking About

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Mother's Day is this Sunday, and your Instagram feed is about to become a wall-to-wall shrine of brunch photos and…

CultureApril 22, 2026