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All sections · April 2026 · 1,919 stories

The 14-Mission: San Francisco's Most Reliable Disappointment

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If you've ever waited 25 minutes for a bus that was supposed to come every 10, congratulations — you've probably ridden…

TransitMission DistrictApril 12, 2026

Newly Single, No Car, Rainy Day: A Duboce Triangle Survival Guide

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Here's a truth nobody in San Francisco's $4,500-a-month apartment market wants to admit: some of the best things in…

CultureDuboce TriangleApril 12, 2026

Want to Train for a Triathlon in SF? Here's Where to Actually Swim

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Summer's creeping closer, and if you're one of those ambitious types eyeing a triathlon — or just want to pretend you…

SportsFisherman's WharfApril 12, 2026

The Blizzard That Blew Out of Town: Why Can't the Bay Area Keep a Dairy Queen?

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Here's a question that lit up Bay Area conversation this week: Does anybody remember Dairy Queen?

CultureApril 12, 2026

Sunset Dunes Turns One: The Park That Won't Stop Winning (Or Being Fought Over)

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Sunset Dunes is one year old, and like any toddler, it's generating strong opinions from the adults in the room.

PoliticsOuter SunsetApril 12, 2026

Scott Wiener Wants a Promotion. Does His Sacramento Record Earn It?

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State Senator Scott Wiener is making his pitch to San Francisco voters: send me to Washington because I know how to get…

PoliticsApril 12, 2026

Kitchen Istanbul Brings a Taste of Turkey to the Richmond — And We're Here for It

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The Richmond District has quietly become one of San Francisco's most interesting food corridors — a stretch where you…

FoodRichmond DistrictApril 12, 2026

Mystery Fireworks Light Up the Waterfront — And Half the City Thought It Was Thunder

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San Francisco got an unexpected show last night when a barge parked just off Pier 27 launched a full-scale fireworks…

EventsEmbarcaderoApril 12, 2026

Bay Area ATMs Are Running Dry — And Nobody's Talking About It

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Here's something that shouldn't be happening in one of the wealthiest metro areas on the planet: ATMs are increasingly…

GeneralApril 12, 2026

Highway 101: The Daily Reminder That Infrastructure Investment Isn't Real

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If you hopped on 101 North today expecting a smooth ride, congratulations — you're either new here or an incurable…

TransitApril 12, 2026

Rain, Root Vegetables, and the First Amendment: A Saturday at the Ferry Building

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Saturday morning at the Ferry Building looked about how you'd expect for a rainy San Francisco weekend: crowds browsing…

CultureEmbarcaderoApril 12, 2026

Double Rainbow Over SF: Nature Reminds Us Some Things Are Still Free

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After today's downpour soaked the city and turned every Muni stop into a small lake, San Francisco got a rare treat: a…

GeneralApril 12, 2026

Niku Butcher's Smashie: Worth the Hype or Just Overpriced Beef?

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Niku Butcher — the SoMa spot known for its high-end Japanese-influenced steakhouse vibes — has been generating serious…

FoodSoMaApril 12, 2026

Hey, Skyscraper Nerds Noticed: SF's Skyline Actually Slaps

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In a city where we spend most of our time arguing about whether a bus lane is actually a parking spot and whether…

CultureApril 12, 2026

Couchella Season Is Back, and Honestly? It's a Flex.

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Every April, your Instagram feed splits neatly into two camps: the people who dropped $600+ on Coachella passes (before…

CultureApril 12, 2026

Someone Stole a 16-Year-Old Dog from Nob Hill. Yes, Really.

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We weren't planning on writing a crime blotter piece about a stolen dog today, but here we are — because this one says…

GeneralNob HillApril 12, 2026

Free Sailing in Mountain View? Shoreline Lake Says Get On the Water

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Here's something you don't see every day from a government-adjacent recreation facility: they're actually giving…

EventsApril 12, 2026

Stretch Your Legs and Your Generosity: Ride 4a Reason Hosts Outdoor Yoga Benefit

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Here's something you don't see every day in a city better known for its bureaucratic bloat than its charitable…

EventsApril 12, 2026

The Inner Sunset Flea Market Is Back — And It's Exactly What Local Commerce Should Look Like

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The Inner Sunset Flea Market is kicking off its 2025 season in partnership with Sunset Mercantile, and honestly, this…

EventsInner SunsetApril 12, 2026

KUSF Rock N Swap Returns: Where Your Wallet Goes to Die (Happily)

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The KUSF Rock N Swap Record Fair is back, and if you've ever felt the primal thrill of digging through crates of vinyl…

EventsApril 12, 2026

Dollar Beers, Free Yoga, and Actually Cleaning Up the Neighborhood: Manny's Gets It Right

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Here's a radical concept: instead of waiting for the city to clean up your neighborhood — something San Francisco…

CultureApril 12, 2026

Lace Up for a Good Cause: Mermaid Series Returns to SF in 2026

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The Mermaid Series is bringing its charity race back to San Francisco in 2026, and if you're looking for a reason to…

EventsApril 12, 2026

Trump Fires Entire Presidio Trust Board — Now What?

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The White House just fired all six Biden-appointed members of the Presidio Trust board, the federal body that manages…

PoliticsPresidioApril 11, 2026

Waymo vs. Waymo: SF's Robot Cars Are Now Their Own Worst Enemy

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If you've been stuck in traffic near 6th and Folsom lately, you may have noticed something unusual: an autonomous…

TransitSoMaApril 11, 2026