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San Francisco Wants to Ban Smoking on Outdoor Patios, Because Obviously
PublishedJust when you thought San Francisco had regulated every conceivable human behavior, a supervisor has found one more…
The Sticker-Industrial Complex Has Conquered California's Bumpers
PublishedIf you've driven anywhere in the Bay Area recently, you've noticed them: those ubiquitous vehicle stickers — the ones…
San Jose Drivers Fight Back Against Nearly 500 Surveillance Cameras Tracking Their Every Move
PublishedHere's a question that shouldn't be controversial: Should the government be able to track where you drive, when you…
SF Researchers Are Getting Closer to an HIV Cure — And It Actually Looks Promising
PublishedSan Francisco has long been at the epicenter of the fight against HIV/AIDS — from the devastating early days of the…
Allbirds Ditches Shoes for AI Because Of Course It Does
PublishedIn a move that perfectly encapsulates everything about the current moment in tech, Allbirds — the company that once…
Lamb of God Brought the Thunder to the Masonic — And Nobody Called the Fun Police
PublishedIf you felt a slight rumble in Nob Hill recently, no, it wasn't another BART delay causing collective frustration — it…
Your SF Weekend Plans, Sorted: 4/20, Cherry Blossoms, and a 415 Day Night Market
PublishedLook, we know you're busy. Between the rent you're grinding to pay and the side hustle you swear is "almost…
Bay FC's Teen Phenoms Are Building Something Special — and Using ChatGPT to Do It
PublishedThe Future of Bay Area Soccer Runs on Friendship and AI Forget the tech bros trying to disrupt everything — the most…
SFUSD's Bold New Strategy for Failing Students: Just Move the Deadline
PublishedIf you've ever asked your boss for an extension on a project you barely started, congratulations — you have something…
Who Watches the AI Watchmen? Apparently Nobody in San Francisco
PublishedSan Francisco is the undisputed capital of the AI revolution, and OpenAI sits at its throne.
Bayview Residents Get $108 Lessons in Where Their Cars Should Go
PublishedIf you live in Bayview and your bumper is poking a few inches past your driveway, congratulations — you might be…
A Shelter Dog Named Maxine and the Bureaucracy That's Killing Her
PublishedSomewhere in the Carson Shelter in Los Angeles, a two-year-old Cane Corso named Maxine is living on borrowed time — and…
The Presidio Looked Absolutely Unreal Before This Week's Storm
PublishedSometimes the best things in San Francisco are the ones the city government had absolutely nothing to do with.
Golden Gate Park's Free Happy Hour Concerts Are the Best Deal in a City That Loves Taking Your Money
PublishedIn a city where a mediocre cocktail runs you $18 and a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most…
80% of U.S. Venture Capital Now Flows to the Bay Area — But Read the Fine Print
PublishedThe Bay Area just hit a staggering milestone: more than 80% of all venture capital invested in U.S.
Amy Goodman Wants You to 'Steal This Story' — But Maybe Check the Receipt First
PublishedAmy Goodman, the veteran host of Democracy Now!, is bringing her documentary celebrating 30 years of the progressive…
Free Art Day at YBCA: A Rare Win for Your Wallet in San Francisco
PublishedHere's something you don't hear often in San Francisco: it's free.
San Francisco Is Basically Starfleet Headquarters — Here's Your Nerd Tourism Guide
PublishedLook, we normally spend our time here yelling about budget deficits and bureaucratic incompetence, but sometimes a…
San Francisco's Best Resource Is Its Weirdos — Let Them Talk
PublishedHere's a radical idea that costs the city exactly zero dollars: let San Franciscans actually talk to each other.
The Coast Starlight: A 24-Hour Adventure That Won't Actually Save You Money
PublishedEvery so often, a San Franciscan looks at flight prices, gasps, and thinks: What about the train?
San Ramon Mold Complaint Highlights the Messy Reality of BMR Housing Oversight
PublishedAllegations are circulating that Equity Residential — one of the largest publicly traded landlords in the country — has…
You Deserve a Spa Day — Here's Where SF and Bay Area Locals Actually Go
PublishedBirthday season is upon us (it's always someone's birthday season), and if your idea of treating yourself involves hot…
BART's Hidden $7.55 Fee You Probably Don't Know About
PublishedHere's a fun little BART gotcha that probably nailed a bunch of riders during yesterday's service disruptions: if you…
Hayward's Biggest Fan Makes a Solid Point — With the Worst Photos Imaginable
PublishedSomeone took to the internet this week to defend Hayward's honor, and honestly?