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GrowSF Accused of Backroom Dealing to Clear the Field for Their Preferred Candidates
PublishedHere's a fun one for anyone who still thinks San Francisco politics runs on idealism and good vibes.
Hot Take: Weekend Bay Bridge Closures Actually Work — So Why Don't We Do More of Them?
PublishedHere's something you don't hear every day in San Francisco: a road closure that didn't turn into a complete nightmare.
SF Voters Might Finally Tell Career Politicians to Find Real Jobs
PublishedSan Francisco voters will head to the polls on June 2 to decide whether the city's politicians should face something…
Free Reminder: The Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park Is Absolutely Stunning Right Now
PublishedHere's something that costs zero taxpayer dollars, requires no permits, no committee approvals, and no environmental…
A Heartbroken Tourist's Guide to San Francisco (You're Going to Be Fine)
PublishedThere's something almost poetically on-brand about choosing San Francisco as your post-breakup destination.
An Oil Painter Captured SF's Steep Streets Better Than Your iPhone Ever Will
PublishedThere's something quietly defiant about someone showing up to San Francisco in 2025 and pulling out oil paints instead…
A Drone, Two No-Fly Zones, and One Perfect Sunset
PublishedSan Francisco is one of the most photographed cities on Earth, and yet somehow the bureaucratic obstacle course…
Fostering in San Francisco: The Community That Deserves More Attention
PublishedIn a city that prides itself on compassion and community, it's striking how little we talk about foster care and…
The Midday Pilates Economy: SF's Tech Layoff Limbo Is Now a Lifestyle
PublishedThere's a particular kind of Wednesday morning in San Francisco that changes everything — the one where your manager…
The East Bay's Feathered Libertarians Are Back and They Don't Care About Your Rules
PublishedIf you've spent any time in the East Bay hills lately, you've probably encountered the area's most ungovernable…
A 19-Year-Old Needed Hormone Refills. Planned Parenthood Canceled on Her — Twice.
PublishedHere's a story that should frustrate you regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum: A 19-year-old San…
Sunset Dunes vs. Car Brains: D4's Most Predictable Fight
PublishedIf you recently moved to District 4 and thought local politics would be simpler than wherever you came from — welcome…
SF's Ugly New Apartments Aren't a Mystery — They're a Policy Choice
PublishedTake a walk through any San Francisco neighborhood where new multifamily housing has gone up in the last decade and…
Follow the Money: A Look at Scott Wiener's Corporate and PAC Donor List
PublishedIf you want to understand a politician's priorities, don't read their press releases — read their donor rolls.
Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Japantown — And This Year They've Got Jokes
PublishedSan Francisco's Cherry Blossom Festival is back in Japantown for 2026, and this year the annual celebration is leveling…
Maker Faire Turns 20: The DIY Spirit That Government Can't Build
PublishedTwenty years ago, Maker Faire launched with a simple premise: give people space to build things, and they will.
Bernal Heights Hosts Earth Day Stroll 2026 — A Rare City Event That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Fortune
PublishedBernal Heights is gearing up for the Earth Day Stroll 2026, a community-driven celebration that proves you don't need a…
Connie Chan: San Francisco's Supervisor of the Status Quo
PublishedHere's a fun exercise: try to name a single signature initiative that District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan has championed…
This Isn't Really Our Beat, But Let's Talk About the East Bay's Hidden Costs Anyway
PublishedSomeone popped up online this week looking for tattoo artist recommendations in the Tri-Valley — specifically a woman…
Ocean Beach Reminded Us Why We Put Up With $3,200 Rent
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time in this space talking about budget deficits, bureaucratic incompetence, and the myriad…
Steph Curry's Warriors Are at a Crossroads — And He Knows It
PublishedLet's be honest: watching the Warriors limp out of the play-in tournament with a loss to the Suns wasn't just…
From Worst to First: The 49ers' Special Teams Glow-Up Is Real — But Is It Enough?
PublishedHere's a sentence nobody expected to write this season: the 49ers' special teams unit is actually good.
A $22.5 Million Pacific Heights Home Hits the Market — Because Of Course It Does
PublishedIf you've ever wondered what $22.5 million buys you in San Francisco real estate — besides a crippling property tax…
Mayor Lurie Goes to Shanghai, Signs a Music Deal — Because That's What SF Needs Right Now
PublishedMayor Daniel Lurie has embarked on his first international trip as San Francisco's chief executive, jetting off to…