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Vol. IIINo. 184
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All sections · May 2026 · 1,948 stories

Pelosi Breaks Silence on SF Congressional Race, Raising Questions About Her Reasoning

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Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly shared her assessments of the candidates running to succeed her in…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

What Sacramento Street Looked Like Before the Earthquake Took It

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On Sacramento Street in 1898, the storefronts ran tight and continuous — awnings layered over awnings, hand-lettered…

CultureChinatownMay 27, 2026

A Coyote Came Down to Broadway Last Night

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At the corner of Broadway and Columbus, sometime after the bars had thinned out and before the bread deliveries…

GeneralNorth BeachMay 27, 2026

Decentered Arts Is Opening Its SOMA Studio for Free Coworking, No Catch Apparent

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Monday through Thursday, 11am–6pm, Decentered Arts opens its studio at 1175 Folsom St for free drop-in coworking.

EventsSoMaMay 27, 2026

At 19th and Irving, a Man With a Sign

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At the corner of 19th and Irving on a Wednesday afternoon, a man was standing on the sidewalk holding a placard, and…

CultureInner SunsetMay 27, 2026

The Reddit Bar Meetup: A Free Drink and No Drama, Every Few Months

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Wednesday evenings, somewhere in SF, a regular r/sanfrancisco poster sets up at their usual bar and buys the first…

EventsMay 27, 2026

Clement Street Throws a 10-Block Party for AAPI Heritage Month

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Clement Street shuts down for "The Best of Clement," a 10-block outdoor celebration marking AAPI Heritage Month in the…

EventsInner RichmondMay 27, 2026

Dispatches From the City of Awe: Free Literary Reading at the Main Library

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At the SF Main Library, local writers gather for Dispatches From the City of Awe, a free literary reading series…

CultureCivic CenterMay 27, 2026

Two Ways to Do Wednesday Night Without Spending Much

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Wednesdays, ongoing: Two separate spots are giving you a reason to leave the house mid-week.

EventsTenderloinMay 27, 2026

Free Chess Night at Bernal Library: Lecture First, Then Play

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The Bernal Heights Branch Library hosts a chess lecture followed by open game play — free, no registration required…

EventsBernal HeightsMay 27, 2026

California Advances $12 Billion Science Bond to Offset Federal Research Cuts

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California legislators moved forward a $12 billion bond measure this week aimed at backstopping science research…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Pearl Knotting Workshop Comes With a Happy Hour Built In

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The details are thin on exact timing and location — check SFFuncheap for the confirmed address and start time before…

EventsMay 27, 2026

Kesha in Concord Tonight — Tickets Just Freed Up

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Update: tickets have been claimed as of posting.

EventsMay 27, 2026

Clipper Autopay Continues to Charge and Lock Accounts After Users Cancel

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Clipper card users are reporting unauthorized charges and locked accounts months after canceling the transit payment…

TransitMay 27, 2026

Alo Is Coming. The Yoga Pants Are Already Here.

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Somewhere in San Francisco — the permit application doesn't say exactly where yet — a landlord is about to sign a lease…

CultureMay 27, 2026

SF Rents Jump 22% in One Year, Leading Nation

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San Francisco rents rose 22% over the past year, outpacing every other major U.S.

HousingMay 27, 2026

Ballot Measure Spending Breaks Decade Record as Voter Returns Lag

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Campaign spending on San Francisco ballot measures has surpassed a ten-year high this election cycle, according to…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Private Equity Developer in Talks to Acquire Oakland Arena as Coliseum Redevelopment Deal Takes Shape

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A private equity-backed developer is in active talks to purchase the Oakland Arena from the African American Sport and…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

The Giants Need a Real Rebuild, Not a Vibe Shift

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The Giants are on pace to lose 90-plus games.

SportsMay 27, 2026

Bay Area Riders Will Pay Full Fare for World Cup Transit While Other Host Cities Offer Free Rides

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Regional transit agencies have confirmed that Bay Area World Cup attendees will not receive complimentary transit…

TransitMay 27, 2026

SF Pretrial Program Faces Elimination July 1 as City Moves to Replace It

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San Francisco is set to dismantle its Pretrial Diversion Project on July 1, replacing a program that advocates say has…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Construction Cranes Dot SF Skyline as Affordable Housing Projects Drive Most Activity

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At least seven construction cranes are visible from Bernal Hill as of this week, marking one of the more active…

HousingBernal HeightsMay 27, 2026

City Moves to Extend 822 Geary Crisis Center Contract Through 2028

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The city is proposing to extend the contract for 822 Geary Street, a crisis stabilization center in the Tenderloin…

PoliticsTenderloinMay 27, 2026

Porchfest, Pride Kickoffs, a Beer Festival in the Presidio, and a New Museum in Chinatown: Your Week in SF

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Multiple days this week, citywide and beyond — SF's event calendar stacks up with Porchfest, Pride Month openers, a…

EventsCitywideMay 27, 2026