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

San Francisco Wants to Ban Smoking on Outdoor Patios, Because Obviously

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Just when you thought San Francisco had regulated every conceivable human behavior, a supervisor has found one more…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

The Sticker-Industrial Complex Has Conquered California's Bumpers

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If you've driven anywhere in the Bay Area recently, you've noticed them: those ubiquitous vehicle stickers — the ones…

CultureApril 15, 2026

San Jose Drivers Fight Back Against Nearly 500 Surveillance Cameras Tracking Their Every Move

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Here's a question that shouldn't be controversial: Should the government be able to track where you drive, when you…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

SF Researchers Are Getting Closer to an HIV Cure — And It Actually Looks Promising

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San Francisco has long been at the epicenter of the fight against HIV/AIDS — from the devastating early days of the…

TechApril 15, 2026

Allbirds Ditches Shoes for AI Because Of Course It Does

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In a move that perfectly encapsulates everything about the current moment in tech, Allbirds — the company that once…

TechApril 15, 2026

Lamb of God Brought the Thunder to the Masonic — And Nobody Called the Fun Police

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If you felt a slight rumble in Nob Hill recently, no, it wasn't another BART delay causing collective frustration — it…

CultureNob HillApril 15, 2026

Your SF Weekend Plans, Sorted: 4/20, Cherry Blossoms, and a 415 Day Night Market

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Look, we know you're busy. Between the rent you're grinding to pay and the side hustle you swear is "almost…

EventsApril 15, 2026

Bay FC's Teen Phenoms Are Building Something Special — and Using ChatGPT to Do It

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The Future of Bay Area Soccer Runs on Friendship and AI Forget the tech bros trying to disrupt everything — the most…

SportsApril 15, 2026

SFUSD's Bold New Strategy for Failing Students: Just Move the Deadline

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If you've ever asked your boss for an extension on a project you barely started, congratulations — you have something…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

Who Watches the AI Watchmen? Apparently Nobody in San Francisco

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San Francisco is the undisputed capital of the AI revolution, and OpenAI sits at its throne.

TechApril 15, 2026

Bayview Residents Get $108 Lessons in Where Their Cars Should Go

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If you live in Bayview and your bumper is poking a few inches past your driveway, congratulations — you might be…

TransitBayviewApril 15, 2026

A Shelter Dog Named Maxine and the Bureaucracy That's Killing Her

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Somewhere in the Carson Shelter in Los Angeles, a two-year-old Cane Corso named Maxine is living on borrowed time — and…

GeneralApril 15, 2026

The Presidio Looked Absolutely Unreal Before This Week's Storm

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Sometimes the best things in San Francisco are the ones the city government had absolutely nothing to do with.

CulturePresidioApril 15, 2026

Golden Gate Park's Free Happy Hour Concerts Are the Best Deal in a City That Loves Taking Your Money

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In a city where a mediocre cocktail runs you $18 and a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most…

EventsGolden Gate ParkApril 15, 2026

80% of U.S. Venture Capital Now Flows to the Bay Area — But Read the Fine Print

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The Bay Area just hit a staggering milestone: more than 80% of all venture capital invested in U.S.

TechApril 15, 2026

Amy Goodman Wants You to 'Steal This Story' — But Maybe Check the Receipt First

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Amy Goodman, the veteran host of Democracy Now!, is bringing her documentary celebrating 30 years of the progressive…

CultureMission DistrictApril 15, 2026

Free Art Day at YBCA: A Rare Win for Your Wallet in San Francisco

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Here's something you don't hear often in San Francisco: it's free.

CultureSoMaApril 15, 2026

San Francisco Is Basically Starfleet Headquarters — Here's Your Nerd Tourism Guide

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Look, we normally spend our time here yelling about budget deficits and bureaucratic incompetence, but sometimes a…

CultureApril 15, 2026

San Francisco's Best Resource Is Its Weirdos — Let Them Talk

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Here's a radical idea that costs the city exactly zero dollars: let San Franciscans actually talk to each other.

CultureApril 15, 2026

The Coast Starlight: A 24-Hour Adventure That Won't Actually Save You Money

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Every so often, a San Franciscan looks at flight prices, gasps, and thinks: What about the train?

TransitApril 15, 2026

San Ramon Mold Complaint Highlights the Messy Reality of BMR Housing Oversight

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Allegations are circulating that Equity Residential — one of the largest publicly traded landlords in the country — has…

HousingApril 15, 2026

You Deserve a Spa Day — Here's Where SF and Bay Area Locals Actually Go

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Birthday season is upon us (it's always someone's birthday season), and if your idea of treating yourself involves hot…

CultureApril 15, 2026

BART's Hidden $7.55 Fee You Probably Don't Know About

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Here's a fun little BART gotcha that probably nailed a bunch of riders during yesterday's service disruptions: if you…

TransitApril 15, 2026

Hayward's Biggest Fan Makes a Solid Point — With the Worst Photos Imaginable

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Someone took to the internet this week to defend Hayward's honor, and honestly?

GeneralApril 15, 2026