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

BART Station Loses 400 Parking Spaces for Housing — And That's Probably Fine

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An East Bay BART station is about to lose 400 parking spaces as construction begins on a new housing development.

HousingApril 17, 2026

Chez TJ Closes After 43 Years — A Casualty of Silicon Valley's Fine Dining Squeeze

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After more than four decades, Chez TJ — one of Silicon Valley's most storied fine dining establishments — has served…

FoodApril 17, 2026

The Honk Behind You Isn't the Law — And Neither Is Your Guilt

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There's a quiet little war happening at Bay Area intersections, and it plays out in milliseconds: the light is red…

TransitApril 17, 2026

Bay Area Food Trucks: All the Cost, None of the Chairs

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Here's a question that should bother anyone who believes in functioning markets: why do Bay Area food trucks charge…

FoodApril 17, 2026

62% Over Asking: SF's Housing Market Is Hot, But the Game Is Rigged From the Start

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A San Francisco home recently sold for 62% over its listed asking price, and the internet predictably lost its mind.

HousingApril 17, 2026

Montgomery Street Then and Now: SF's Financial District Frozen in Time

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A historic photograph of San Francisco's Financial District has been making the rounds among local history buffs, and…

CultureFinancial DistrictApril 17, 2026

Google's Latest Feature: Making You Want to Throw Your Phone Into the Bay

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We've all been there. You're trying to get a simple answer from Google — maybe directions, maybe a quick search, maybe…

TechApril 17, 2026

Stop and Smell the Roses — Seriously, Golden Gate Park's Rose Garden Is Free and Spectacular

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Here's a fiscal conservative's dream: one of the most beautiful spots in San Francisco costs exactly zero dollars…

CultureGolden Gate ParkApril 17, 2026

China Beach: SF's Most Underrated Shoreline Gets Its Artistic Due

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While most tourists — and honestly, most San Franciscans — flock to Baker Beach or Ocean Beach for their coastal fix…

CultureSea CliffApril 17, 2026

The Carpetbagger Question: Why SF Voters Should Care About Chakrabarti's Thin Local Roots

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A new mailer hitting SF mailboxes is going hard at a familiar angle in local politics: the carpetbagger question.

PoliticsApril 17, 2026

District 4 Candidates Talk Tough on Neglect — But Where's the Incumbent?

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The race for District 4 supervisor is heating up, and the candidates want you to know one thing: the Sunset has been…

PoliticsSunset DistrictApril 17, 2026

The Great SF Rendang Hunt: Your Beef Is on Geary Blvd

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There are few dishes that separate the culinary tourists from the true obsessives quite like Malaysian beef rendang.

FoodOuter RichmondApril 17, 2026

Hit-and-Run on I-880 Leaves Motorcyclist Hospitalized — And Searching for Witnesses

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A motorcyclist is lying in a hospital bed right now after a hit-and-run on southbound I-880 near the A Street exit, and…

TransitApril 17, 2026

Mt. Tam's Feathered Freeloaders: The Wild Turkeys Nobody Warned You About

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If you've hiked the trails up from Stinson Beach on Mt.

CultureApril 17, 2026

Marina Waterfront Park Inches Forward — Despite NIMBYs Weaponizing Environmental Law

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San Francisco voters passed Prop K. The city started planning a gorgeous new waterfront park along the Marina. And now…

PoliticsMarinaApril 17, 2026

Someone Built a Better Job Board and It Puts Indeed to Shame

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Here's a fun little secret about the job market: a huge number of employers never post their openings on major job…

TechApril 17, 2026

Getting Nearly Flattened on a Train Platform Shouldn't Be Part of Your Commute

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Here's a question that really shouldn't require a think piece: How do we stop pedestrians from nearly getting mowed…

TransitApril 17, 2026

Lurie Goes to China — And Would Prefer You Not Ask About It

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Mayor Daniel Lurie is in China. That much we know. What exactly he's doing there, who he's meeting with, and what deals…

PoliticsApril 17, 2026

PG&E: The One Thing That Unites All Bay Area Residents in Rage

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If there's one thing that transcends political affiliation, neighborhood, and income bracket in the Bay Area, it's the…

PoliticsApril 17, 2026

A Luxury Vacancy Tax Sounds Fun — But Let's Talk About What Actually Works

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There's a proposal floating around San Francisco: slap an extra tax on vacant luxury second residences valued over $5…

HousingApril 17, 2026

A Kid From Candlestick Is Now Trying to Beat the Giants

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There's something poetically brutal about professional sports: the city that raised you doesn't get a loyalty discount.

SportsSunsetApril 17, 2026

SF Spent How Long Designing a Trashcan? The 'Slim Silhouette' Finally Arrives

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If you've been following the saga of San Francisco's quest for the perfect public trashcan — and yes, it is a saga —…

GeneralTenderloinApril 17, 2026

That $10.15 on Your SFO Taxi Meter Before You Move an Inch? Yeah, It's Real.

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If you've ever climbed into a cab at San Francisco International Airport, glanced at the meter before the driver even…

TransitApril 17, 2026

Thinking About LASIK in SF? Here's What You Should Actually Know Before You Book

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Look, we get it. You've been staring at the world through smudged lenses since middle school, and you're finally ready…

GeneralApril 17, 2026