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

GrowSF Accused of Backroom Dealing to Clear the Field for Their Preferred Candidates

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Here's a fun one for anyone who still thinks San Francisco politics runs on idealism and good vibes.

PoliticsApril 20, 2026

Hot Take: Weekend Bay Bridge Closures Actually Work — So Why Don't We Do More of Them?

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Here's something you don't hear every day in San Francisco: a road closure that didn't turn into a complete nightmare.

TransitSoMaApril 20, 2026

SF Voters Might Finally Tell Career Politicians to Find Real Jobs

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San Francisco voters will head to the polls on June 2 to decide whether the city's politicians should face something…

PoliticsApril 20, 2026

Free Reminder: The Rose Garden in Golden Gate Park Is Absolutely Stunning Right Now

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Here's something that costs zero taxpayer dollars, requires no permits, no committee approvals, and no environmental…

CultureGolden Gate ParkApril 20, 2026

A Heartbroken Tourist's Guide to San Francisco (You're Going to Be Fine)

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There's something almost poetically on-brand about choosing San Francisco as your post-breakup destination.

CultureApril 20, 2026

An Oil Painter Captured SF's Steep Streets Better Than Your iPhone Ever Will

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There's something quietly defiant about someone showing up to San Francisco in 2025 and pulling out oil paints instead…

CultureApril 20, 2026

A Drone, Two No-Fly Zones, and One Perfect Sunset

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San Francisco is one of the most photographed cities on Earth, and yet somehow the bureaucratic obstacle course…

CultureMarinaApril 19, 2026

Fostering in San Francisco: The Community That Deserves More Attention

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In a city that prides itself on compassion and community, it's striking how little we talk about foster care and…

CultureApril 19, 2026

The Midday Pilates Economy: SF's Tech Layoff Limbo Is Now a Lifestyle

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There's a particular kind of Wednesday morning in San Francisco that changes everything — the one where your manager…

TechApril 19, 2026

The East Bay's Feathered Libertarians Are Back and They Don't Care About Your Rules

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If you've spent any time in the East Bay hills lately, you've probably encountered the area's most ungovernable…

CultureApril 19, 2026

A 19-Year-Old Needed Hormone Refills. Planned Parenthood Canceled on Her — Twice.

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Here's a story that should frustrate you regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum: A 19-year-old San…

GeneralApril 19, 2026

Sunset Dunes vs. Car Brains: D4's Most Predictable Fight

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If you recently moved to District 4 and thought local politics would be simpler than wherever you came from — welcome…

PoliticsOuter SunsetApril 19, 2026

SF's Ugly New Apartments Aren't a Mystery — They're a Policy Choice

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Take a walk through any San Francisco neighborhood where new multifamily housing has gone up in the last decade and…

HousingApril 19, 2026

Follow the Money: A Look at Scott Wiener's Corporate and PAC Donor List

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If you want to understand a politician's priorities, don't read their press releases — read their donor rolls.

PoliticsApril 19, 2026

Cherry Blossom Festival Returns to Japantown — And This Year They've Got Jokes

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San Francisco's Cherry Blossom Festival is back in Japantown for 2026, and this year the annual celebration is leveling…

EventsJapantownApril 19, 2026

Maker Faire Turns 20: The DIY Spirit That Government Can't Build

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Twenty years ago, Maker Faire launched with a simple premise: give people space to build things, and they will.

CultureApril 19, 2026

Bernal Heights Hosts Earth Day Stroll 2026 — A Rare City Event That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Fortune

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Bernal Heights is gearing up for the Earth Day Stroll 2026, a community-driven celebration that proves you don't need a…

EventsBernal HeightsApril 19, 2026

Connie Chan: San Francisco's Supervisor of the Status Quo

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Here's a fun exercise: try to name a single signature initiative that District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan has championed…

PoliticsRichmond DistrictApril 19, 2026

This Isn't Really Our Beat, But Let's Talk About the East Bay's Hidden Costs Anyway

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Someone popped up online this week looking for tattoo artist recommendations in the Tri-Valley — specifically a woman…

GeneralApril 19, 2026

Ocean Beach Reminded Us Why We Put Up With $3,200 Rent

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Look, we spend a lot of time in this space talking about budget deficits, bureaucratic incompetence, and the myriad…

CultureOuter SunsetApril 19, 2026

Steph Curry's Warriors Are at a Crossroads — And He Knows It

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Let's be honest: watching the Warriors limp out of the play-in tournament with a loss to the Suns wasn't just…

SportsApril 19, 2026

From Worst to First: The 49ers' Special Teams Glow-Up Is Real — But Is It Enough?

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Here's a sentence nobody expected to write this season: the 49ers' special teams unit is actually good.

SportsApril 19, 2026

A $22.5 Million Pacific Heights Home Hits the Market — Because Of Course It Does

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If you've ever wondered what $22.5 million buys you in San Francisco real estate — besides a crippling property tax…

HousingPacific HeightsApril 19, 2026

Mayor Lurie Goes to Shanghai, Signs a Music Deal — Because That's What SF Needs Right Now

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Mayor Daniel Lurie has embarked on his first international trip as San Francisco's chief executive, jetting off to…

PoliticsApril 19, 2026