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

One Developer Built a Real-Time Fog Tracker and It's the Most Bay Area Thing Ever

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If you've ever driven from the Mission to Ocean Beach and felt personally betrayed by the weather, someone finally…

TechApril 7, 2026

Your Cat Looks Terrible and It's Not His Fault: The SF Guide to Finding a Groomer for Your Feral Roommate's Pet

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There's a quiet little crisis playing out in apartments across San Francisco, and it has nothing to do with rent prices…

GeneralApril 7, 2026

The Emperor Has No Code: Sam Altman's Technical Cred Takes a Hit

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In a twist that will surprise approximately no one who's been paying attention, reports are emerging that OpenAI CEO…

TechApril 7, 2026

The $850 Question: What's It Actually Worth to Love Where You Live?

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Here's a story that cuts against the dominant narrative — the one where everyone's fleeing San Francisco for cheaper…

HousingRincon HillApril 7, 2026

No, We Won't Ask You to Fund Our Spring Bloom Match Drive

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It's that time of year again — when your favorite nonprofit newsrooms flood your inbox begging for cash, complete with…

CultureApril 7, 2026

SF Zoo Gets $8.5 Million Bailout Because Apparently Closing It Would Cost Even More

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Here's a fun riddle for San Francisco taxpayers: What do you do when a city institution is hemorrhaging money?

PoliticsApril 7, 2026

SF's New Homelessness Chief: Another Out-of-Towner With a Résumé and a Prayer

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Mayor Daniel Lurie has tapped Michael Levine, a Massachusetts Medicaid executive, to lead San Francisco's Department of…

PoliticsApril 7, 2026

Stern Grove Festival Drops Its 2026 Lineup — And Yes, It's Still Free

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The Stern Grove Festival just announced its 2026 lineup, and once again, San Francisco's favorite outdoor concert…

EventsSunset DistrictApril 7, 2026

Fielder's Extended Leave Raises a Fair Question: Who's Representing the Mission?

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Supervisor Jackie Fielder has extended her mental health leave of absence through June 30, leaving the Mission District…

PoliticsMission DistrictApril 7, 2026

Oracle Dumps 500+ Silicon Valley Workers — But Can You Blame Them?

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Oracle just handed pink slips to more than 500 workers across Silicon Valley, part of a broader wave of over 700…

TechApril 7, 2026

Bay Area Transit Is Losing Millions to Credit Card Fees It Should Have Seen Coming

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Here's a fun one: Bay Area transit agencies are now hemorrhaging over $1 million a month in credit card processing fees…

TransitApril 7, 2026

SF Cut Legal Aid Funding, Then Handed Millions to One Nonprofit — No Bids Required

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Here's a story that should make every San Francisco taxpayer's blood pressure spike.

PoliticsApril 7, 2026

SF's Ghost Town Commute Proves What We've Always Known: School Traffic Is the Real Boss

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If your morning commute felt suspiciously smooth this week — like, "did I accidentally teleport?" smooth — you weren't…

TransitApril 7, 2026

Eastbound I-80 Full Closure Hits SF — Hope You Weren't Planning to Leave

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If your Thursday plans on April 17 involved heading eastbound on I-80 out of San Francisco, you might want to rethink…

TransitApril 7, 2026

The 'Why Would You Want to Live There' Crowd Can Kick Rocks

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There's a certain kind of person — usually living somewhere with a Chili's as the cultural centerpiece — who hears…

CultureApril 7, 2026

Five Minutes at Whole Foods and Your Bike Is Gone: SF's Theft Problem Is a Policy Problem

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Here's your San Francisco experience in a nutshell: you pop into Whole Foods on 4th Street for five minutes — five…

PoliticsSoMaApril 7, 2026

Your Cheap E-Bike Battery Might Burn Down Your Apartment Building

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Here's a rare case where San Francisco government might actually be doing something that makes sense: the city is…

PoliticsApril 7, 2026

District 2's Big Question: Should Relapsing Addicts Lose Their Housing?

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If you want to understand the philosophical fault lines running through San Francisco politics right now, look no…

PoliticsMarinaApril 7, 2026

A Visitor's Guide to Eating Well in SF (Without Needing a Blazer)

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There's a certain kind of traveler we respect: the solo operator who does their homework, shows up with a spreadsheet…

FoodUnion SquareApril 7, 2026

Stern Grove Season Is Coming — And the Guessing Game Has Already Begun

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If you know, you know: Stern Grove season is the best free thing San Francisco has going, and the annual lineup…

EventsSunset DistrictApril 7, 2026

Keep Your Eyes Peeled: Indoor Cat 'Brave' Missing Near Cow Palace

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A Neighbor Needs Your Help We don't usually run lost pet alerts, but community is community — and sometimes the most…

GeneralVisitacion ValleyApril 7, 2026

Judge Says SF Can Keep Handing Out Crack Pipes — Because Nothing Says 'Harm Reduction' Like Subsidized Paraphernalia

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A court has ruled that San Francisco can continue distributing glass pipes, aluminum foil, and other drug paraphernalia…

PoliticsApril 7, 2026

The Giants Are Bad. Like, Historically Bad.

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There's no sugarcoating it: your San Francisco Giants are currently the worst team in the National League, and the…

SportsApril 7, 2026

After 28 Years, SF's Only Year-Round Ice Rink Is Getting Frozen Out

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Here's a story that perfectly encapsulates how San Francisco treats the people and businesses that actually make the…

CultureSoMaApril 7, 2026