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All sections · May 2026 · 1,948 stories

Presidio Hike for the Laid-Off: Fresh Air, No Pitch Decks

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Tuesday at 10:30am, a loose recurring hiking group meets at the Presidio for a trail walk aimed at people between jobs.

EventsPresidioMay 22, 2026

Point Reyes This Memorial Day Weekend: Wind, Elk, and a Trail Worth Finishing

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Any day this Memorial Day weekend, Point Reyes National Seashore opens at sunrise — the Bear Valley Visitor Center is…

EventsMay 22, 2026

Ilhan Omar Endorses Saikat in San Francisco Race

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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Saikat Chakrabarti in his San Francisco supervisorial campaign, adding a high-profile…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

In the Sunset, a Lottery for Lawn Seats and a Dessert Worth the Wait

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On the western edge of the Sunset, where Sloat Boulevard dead-ends into the eucalyptus shade of Stern Grove, the annual…

CultureSunsetMay 22, 2026

PG&E Rate Filing Draws Scrutiny Over Marketing Costs Passed to Ratepayers

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A screenshot circulating on Reddit this week shows a line item in PG&E's billing structure that appears to charge…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Caltrans Floats High-Speed Bus Connecting SF and LA Along State Freeways

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Caltrans is studying a high-speed bus service that would carry passengers between San Francisco and Los Angeles along…

TransitMay 22, 2026

9/11 Steel Beam From the World Trade Center Is Coming to the Alameda County Fair

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Through the end of the Alameda County Fair's run this summer, a steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center will…

EventsMay 22, 2026

New Lun Ting Is Coming Back After a Car Crashed Into It

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New Lun Ting, the Chinatown diner that has been serving pork chops and Hong Kong-style comfort food on Columbus Avenue…

FoodChinatownMay 22, 2026

State Retail Theft Law in Effect, But SF Merchants Say Stolen-Goods Market Hasn't Moved

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California's new retail theft legislation took effect earlier this year, but merchants across San Francisco say the…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

The Cat Is In, If You Know Where to Look

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At the corner of 24th and Folsom, a tabby named Mango has been holding court on top of the lottery-ticket display for…

CultureMissionMay 22, 2026

One Seal Among Many at Pier 39's Crowded K-Dock

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At K-Dock on Pier 39, sometime Tuesday morning, a harbor seal hauled itself up among the California sea lions and…

GeneralFisherman's WharfMay 22, 2026

Outside PACs Drive More Than $4 Million Into SF Supervisor Races

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More than $4 million has flowed into San Francisco's 2026 supervisor elections, with a substantial share coming from…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Landmark Light House Property Lists Again as Buyers Weigh Reuse Options

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The Light House, a distinctive San Francisco property that drew attention for its unconventional interior layout, has…

HousingnullMay 22, 2026

Flying Ninja Sushi Closes, and a Dog-Friendly Ritual Goes With It

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Somewhere in the sequence of a San Francisco visit — after the bridge, before the drive back — there was a stop at…

FoodMay 22, 2026

Chris Redd Brings Stand-Up to Cobb's for Two Nights

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Friday and Saturday, May 22–23, at Cobb's Comedy Club (915 Columbus Ave, North Beach).

CultureNorth BeachMay 22, 2026

The Valkyries Are Year Two. Pump the Brakes on the Championship Talk.

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The Golden State Valkyries finished their inaugural WNBA season with promise.

SportsMay 22, 2026

20 Women Sue SF Sheriff Over Recorded Group Strip Search at County Jail

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Twenty women have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the San Francisco Sheriff's Office, alleging that…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Where to Eat Filipino in the Bay: From Daly City Home Cooking to a $300 Tasting Menu in SF

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The question comes up regularly on Bay Area forums: where do you go for sinigang, adobo, lechon kawali, the food you…

FoodMay 22, 2026

SF Single-Family Home Prices Have Dropped 9.3% From Peak, Oakland Down 25%

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Single-family home prices in San Francisco have fallen 9.3% from their peak, while Oakland has seen a steeper drop of…

HousingMay 22, 2026

SF's Underground Comedy Scene: Where Local Comics Actually Go

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The SF Standard asked working SF comedians to name their favorite under-the-radar shows — not Cobb's, not Punch Line —…

CultureMay 22, 2026

California Governor Campaigns Are Paying Influencers, and No Agency Is Watching

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California's gubernatorial campaigns are routing significant sums to social media influencers, and no state or local…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

Stanford Still Minting Power Brokers, and a Student Reporter Is Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

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A student journalist at Stanford named Theo Baker has published a piece examining how the university functions as…

TechMay 22, 2026

Newsom Signs Executive Order on AI Layoffs, Gives Agencies Up to Six Months to Report Back

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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order this week directing state agencies to study artificial intelligence's…

TechMay 22, 2026

Flamenco Arts International Premieres 'Songs from a Sinking Ship' in SF

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Flamenco Arts International brings its world premiere of Songs from a Sinking Ship to San Francisco — check the…

CultureMay 22, 2026