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

Las Cafeteras Bring East LA Son Jarocho to the Yerba Buena Lawn

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Saturday at noon, Yerba Buena Gardens hosts Las Cafeteras as part of the 2026 Weekend Sessions series.

EventsSoMaMay 22, 2026

Two Islands, One Boat: The Alcatraz–Angel Island Combo Tour Is Back

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Starting May 23, City Cruises is running its Alcatraz and Angel Island combination tour out of Pier 33 on the…

EventsEmbarcaderoMay 22, 2026

Chakrabarti and Chan Burn Cash in Race for Second Place in June Primary

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Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan are both spending heavily in the final stretch of the June primary race, each…

PoliticsMay 22, 2026

E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian at Embarcadero and Folsom During Rush Hour

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A pedestrian was injured after a collision with an e-bike at the intersection of the Embarcadero and Folsom Street…

TransitEmbarcaderoMay 22, 2026

Bay to Breakers 2026: What to Know Before You Show Up in a Hot Dog Suit

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Bay to Breakers runs Sunday, May 17, 2026, with the competitive wave starting at 8:00am and costumed and casual runners…

EventsSoMaMay 22, 2026

Two Free DnB Nights Worth Knowing About: Underground SF and The Midway

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Two free drum and bass events are on the SF calendar, and they're running at opposite ends of the venue spectrum.

EventsSoMaMay 22, 2026

The Source Material Isn't There

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The fragments provided don't contain enough reportable information to write a food story meeting The Dissent's…

FoodNorth BeachMay 21, 2026

Golden Gate Park Is Getting More Big Concerts — Here's What That Means for Your Weekend

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SF Rec and Parks has approved an expanded slate of large-scale concerts at Golden Gate Park's Polo Field and Speedway…

EventsGolden Gate ParkMay 21, 2026

Painted Brick Draws Preservation Complaints in San Francisco

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A San Francisco brick building painted black has drawn complaints from residents who say the alteration damages both…

CultureMay 21, 2026

CHP Vehicle Blocked Valencia Street Bike Lane for 30 Minutes, Witnesses Say

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A California Highway Patrol vehicle occupied a protected bike lane on Valencia Street near 17th Street for roughly 30…

TransitMissionMay 21, 2026

Fillmore After Dark Kicks Off: Free Blues, Night Market Bites, and Boutique Bingo

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Friday evening on Fillmore Street, the strip's new recurring night market makes its 2026 debut with live blues, food…

EventsFillmoreMay 21, 2026

Posey Has 50 Games of Evidence. Now What?

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The Giants are 50 games into the season and the problems are not subtle.

SportsMay 21, 2026

Lurie Budget Cuts Cash Grants for Low-Income City College Students

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Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget closes a portion of San Francisco's deficit by eliminating a cash grant program…

PoliticsMay 21, 2026

SF Moves to Reinstate Dog Court After Year-Long Shutdown Over Budget Dispute

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San Francisco is moving to restore its dog court program, which was shut down roughly a year ago following a budget…

PoliticsMay 21, 2026

SF Treasure Hunt Pays Out $10,001 — Just Not in SF

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The $10,001 treasure chest at the center of a months-long San Francisco scavenger hunt has been found — in Marin County.

EventsMay 21, 2026

At Davies, a New Name Goes Up on the Podium

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At Davies Symphony Hall on Van Ness, the marquee has carried a lot of names over 115 years — but not one like this.

CultureHayes ValleyMay 21, 2026

SF School Board Candidates Split on Reading Instruction, Lowell Admissions Ahead of November Vote

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Candidates running for seats on the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education are staking out positions…

PoliticsMay 21, 2026

La Palma Sells Meat by the Pound. SoMa, Take Note.

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If you've been driving to Burlingame for a pint of chicken, there are closer options — and at least one that will sell…

FoodSoMaMay 21, 2026

Albany Marsh Cleanup: Two Hours, Trash Bags, Tidal Wetland

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Sunday June 7th, 11am–1pm, Albany Marsh (foot of Buchanan Street, Albany) hosts a volunteer trash cleanup organized by…

EventsMay 21, 2026

Something Is Moving in the Understory at Stow Lake

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Along the eastern edge of Stow Lake on a Tuesday morning, a great blue heron stood in about four inches of murky water…

CultureGolden Gate ParkMay 21, 2026

Carnaval, Goth Night, and American Football: SF's Big Weekend Has Range

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Saturday and Sunday, Mission District — Carnaval SF returns to the streets around Harrison and 24th, with the parade…

EventsMission DistrictMay 21, 2026

Submerged Bayview Parcels Sell at Public Auction for Under $1,000 Each

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A cluster of underwater parcels in the Bayview district sold at public auction this month, with individual lots…

HousingBayviewMay 21, 2026

Lurie Commits $34M to Shield Medi-Cal Recipients as Federal Cuts Loom

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Mayor Daniel Lurie announced a $34 million spending commitment this week aimed at protecting roughly 45,000 San…

PoliticsMay 21, 2026

Steve Kerr's Legacy Has Nothing to Do With His Ring Count

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Steve Kerr is leaving Golden State with four championships, a 715-win coaching record, and a reputation built on…

SportsMay 21, 2026