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

Cappy Deserves Better Than a Deadline: This Senior Dog Needs a Home by Sunday

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We don't usually do pet adoption posts. But sometimes a story cuts through the noise, and this one's worth your time…

GeneralApril 15, 2026

Weekend Gunfire Tears Through SF — And City Hall's Silence Is Deafening

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San Francisco police are investigating a burst of weekend gunfire that damaged cars and homes — and if that sentence…

PoliticsWestern AdditionApril 15, 2026

The Hunt for SF's Best Old-School Sub Dressing Is a Noble Quest

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There are certain things worth fighting for in this city: your parking spot, your rent-controlled lease, and…

FoodWest PortalApril 15, 2026

Pier 39's Chonkiest Resident Is Living His Best Life on Your Tax-Funded Docks

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If you haven't checked in on Pier 39's K-Dock lately, you're missing out on San Francisco's most unapologetic…

CultureFisherman's WharfApril 15, 2026

Hot Cookie Lands on Polk Street, and Yes, the Anatomical Cookies Made the Move Too

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If you've ever wandered through the Castro with a sweet tooth and a sense of humor, you already know Hot Cookie — the…

FoodPolk GulchApril 15, 2026

Lurie's Layoffs Hurt — But Decades of Bloat Hurt More

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Mayor Daniel Lurie stood before the Board of Supervisors this week and called his decision to lay off hundreds of city…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

Someone in Portola Vandalized a Car Over a Public Parking Spot. SFPD Probably Won't Show Up.

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Here's a fun little civics refresher for anyone who needs it: you do not own the public street in front of your house.

GeneralPortolaApril 15, 2026

Free Scratch Art Portrait Workshop: Because Not Everything in SF Has to Cost You $18

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In a city where a mediocre latte runs you seven bucks and "affordable" has become the punchline of every housing…

CultureApril 15, 2026

Half-Price Tickets to 'Flex' Are the Rare SF Deal That Doesn't Require a Government Subsidy

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In a city where a burrito costs $18 and a studio apartment runs you $2,800 a month, finding anything at 50% off feels…

CultureApril 15, 2026

Spring Restaurant Week Is Back — Your Wallet's Annual Workout Returns April 10

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San Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its Spring 2026 edition, running April 10 through 19, and it remains one of…

FoodApril 15, 2026

Free Cooking Classes at UN Plaza? Here's What Biblio Bistro Is Actually About

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There's a new program popping up at UN Plaza, and for once it isn't another expensive city-funded initiative with a…

FoodCivic CenterApril 15, 2026

California's Abortion Fund Is Going Broke — And Nobody Seems to Have a Plan

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California's Uncompensated Care Grant Program — the state fund created in 2022 to cover abortion costs for low-income…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

A Pedestrian Is Dead, a Mercedes Driver Is in Custody, and SF Needs Answers

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A San Francisco pedestrian is dead after being struck and killed in what police are calling a hit and run — though…

PoliticsApril 14, 2026

Visiting SF for the First Time? Ditch the Rental Car and Grab a Trader Joe's Tote

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We see this question pop up constantly, and it's worth addressing head-on: if you're visiting San Francisco for the…

CultureApril 14, 2026

Green Foam in the Bay: What's Actually in That Water Behind Sunnyvale's Dump?

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If you've walked the Bayshore Trail in Sunnyvale recently, you may have noticed something that looks like the Bay…

GeneralApril 14, 2026

BART Delays Strike Again — But Is the Outrage Bigger Than the Problem?

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Another day, another round of BART delays sending Bay Area commuters into meltdown mode.

TransitApril 14, 2026

You're Walking on Ghost Ships: The Gold Rush History Buried Under SF's Streets

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Here's something to think about the next time you're dodging e-scooters on your way down Market Street: you're walking…

CultureFinancial DistrictApril 14, 2026

SF's Secret Weapon Against Doom-Loop Talk? The Most Absurdly Good Food Map in America.

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For all the hand-wringing about San Francisco's struggles — and trust us, we do plenty of that here — there's one area…

FoodApril 14, 2026

The Best Thing About SF That No Government Program Can Create

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In a city where we spend billions trying to engineer social outcomes through programs, task forces, and bureaucratic…

CultureApril 14, 2026

If a Landlord Wants Your SSN Before a Tour, You're Not Apartment Hunting — You're Getting Scammed

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Here's a PSA for every 21-year-old — or anyone, really — diving into the Bay Area rental market for the first time: if…

HousingApril 14, 2026

SF Home Prices Have Tripled Since 2000. The Culprit Isn't a Mystery.

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Here's a fun exercise: think about what you could buy in San Francisco for the price of a home in the year 2000.

HousingApril 14, 2026

Bumpers, Flippers, and Freedom: Where to Find Pinball Machines in the Bay Area

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In a world where every form of entertainment seems to require a Wi-Fi connection, a software update, and your biometric…

CultureApril 14, 2026

Dolores Park's Latest Lookalike Contest Costs the City Nothing, Delivers Everything

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While City Hall finds new and creative ways to spend your money on programs nobody asked for, San Franciscans continue…

EventsMissionApril 14, 2026

eBay Bails on SF — And Honestly, Did You Even Know They Were Here?

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eBay is shutting down its San Francisco office and shipping 198 employees south to its San Jose headquarters.

PoliticsApril 14, 2026