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All sections · April 2026 · 1,919 stories

Forget Overpriced Dinners: The Bay Area's Best Flower Spots to Make Your Move

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Look, we mostly cover government waste and transit nightmares around here, but sometimes a story comes along that…

CultureApril 14, 2026

Wrecking Ball Finally Swings at Potrero Terrace — But Don't Hold Your Breath

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Demolition permits have been filed for several buildings at Potrero Terrace, the aging public housing complex that's…

HousingPotrero HillApril 14, 2026

A Hidden Masterpiece Emerges from Behind the Walls of Pacific Heights

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Sometimes the best things in San Francisco aren't built by city government — they're just hiding behind drywall…

CulturePacific HeightsApril 14, 2026

SF's 'Space Walk' Cannabis Lounge Crawl: Because Of Course This Is a Thing Now

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San Francisco is gearing up for the "Space Walk" — a cannabis lounge crawl planned for 2026 that promises to be the…

CultureApril 14, 2026

Free Concerts and Food Trucks at Civic Center? We'll Take It.

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Here's something San Francisco actually got right: Civic Center Soundtrack, a free concert series launching in 2026…

EventsCivic CenterApril 14, 2026

Finally, a Government-Free Solution to Your Tuesday Blues

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While City Hall finds ever more creative ways to lighten your wallet, at least one San Francisco business is doing the…

FoodApril 14, 2026

SFO Museum Wants You to Hang Up Your iPhone and Appreciate the Rotary Dial

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If you've ever been stuck at SFO with a three-hour delay and nothing but overpriced trail mix and a dying phone battery…

CultureApril 14, 2026

The Botanical Garden Is Free Once a Month — Yes, the One Your Taxes Already Pay For

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Here's a fun quirk of living in San Francisco: you help fund a 55-acre botanical garden in Golden Gate Park through…

EventsGolden Gate ParkApril 14, 2026

Volunteers Are Cleaning Up the Bay Trail Because the Government Won't

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Here's your weekend feel-good story with a sharp edge: a group of volunteer "Trash Pandas" is organizing a community…

GeneralApril 13, 2026

A Dog Gets Dumped at Santa Clara and 6th — And Strangers Step Up Where the System Doesn't

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A dog was found abandoned at the corner of Santa Clara and 6th Street this week — left behind by someone who apparently…

GeneralApril 13, 2026

The Bay Area's Secret Soft Power: Trader Joe's Tote Bags and Pistachios

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Here's something they don't teach you in economics class: the Bay Area's most powerful export isn't software, and it…

CultureApril 13, 2026

The Definitive SF Donut Debate: Where to Spend Your Hard-Earned Cash on Fried Dough

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Look, San Francisco may tax you into oblivion and charge you $4,500 for a studio apartment, but at least the donut…

FoodApril 13, 2026

San Francisco Looks Better in Black and White — And Maybe That Says Something

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There's a reason San Francisco has been one of the most photographed cities in America for over a century.

CultureApril 13, 2026

After the Deluge: SF's Post-Rain Skies Remind Us Why We Put Up With Everything Else

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Say what you will about San Francisco — and believe us, we say plenty — but this city knows how to put on a show after…

CultureApril 13, 2026

Duboce Park: Still One of SF's Most Underrated Gems

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If you've been sleeping on Duboce Park, consider this your wake-up call.

CultureDuboce TriangleApril 13, 2026

Free Documentary Screening at AMC Metreon: Here's What You Need to Know

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Look, we're not going to pretend we know everything about the LORNE documentary — details on this one are thin.

EventsSoMaApril 13, 2026

Another Pedestrian Dead in SoMa — When Will the City Actually Fix Its Most Dangerous Streets?

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A man was struck and killed by a truck in South of Market on Monday afternoon, adding another name to San Francisco's…

TransitSoMaApril 13, 2026

Swalwell's Out — And the Bar Remains on the Floor

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Eric Swalwell, the East Bay congressman best known for his quixotic presidential bid and his apparent inability to stay…

PoliticsApril 13, 2026

Helicopters Over Mid-Market: The New Normal Nobody Asked For

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If you were anywhere near mid-Market recently, you probably noticed the unmistakable thrum of helicopter rotors…

GeneralMid-MarketApril 13, 2026

Your SFO Coffee Survival Guide (Spoiler: A Robot Might Win)

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Let's be honest: airport coffee is usually an overpriced crime against caffeine.

FoodApril 13, 2026

One Newcomer's Housing Win: Skip the Dream Commute, Embrace the BART Commute

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Here's a small but satisfying story about someone actually making a rational decision in the Bay Area housing market —…

HousingApril 13, 2026

Tax Season Is Over. Here's Where to Eat the Biggest Steak in SF.

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You just survived another tax season. You watched the government help itself to your hard-earned money — again — and…

FoodApril 13, 2026

Libby Schaaf Fails Upward Into Bay Area Council's Top Job

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Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has landed her next gig: president and CEO of the Bay Area Council, the influential…

PoliticsApril 13, 2026

An 8-Month-Old German Shepherd Is High Energy? Shocking.

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A Bay Area dog owner is looking to rehome an 8-month-old German Shepherd Terrier mix after discovering — apparently to…

GeneralApril 13, 2026