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Oakland Loses a Legend: Bay Area Rapper Killed in Crash
PublishedThe Bay Area hip-hop community is mourning this week after an Oakland rapper described as a local "legend" was killed…
June Election: Stop Outsourcing Your Vote to Editorial Boards
PublishedIt's June election season in San Francisco, which means the legacy media endorsement machines are whirring to life…
The Case for Late Night Run Clubs (And Against 11pm Work Calls)
PublishedHere's a question nobody asked but everybody needs answered: where do SF's overworked, overscheduled, chronically…
Ocean Beach Bonfires on Memorial Day: The Best Free Thing SF Hasn't Ruined Yet
PublishedEvery Memorial Day weekend, San Franciscans do something almost radical in a city that loves to regulate, permit, and…
Free AI Talk in Mountain View: What Joanna Stern Learned From a Year Living With Robots
PublishedIf you've been curious about AI but don't want to shell out for another overpriced tech conference, here's one worth…
Ayelet Waldman Drops New Book in SF — And It Won't Cost You a Dime
PublishedSay what you will about San Francisco's cultural scene — when it delivers, it delivers.
Jasmine Ross at MoAD: Black Beauty as Art, Commerce, and Cultural Archive
PublishedThe Museum of the African Diaspora is currently hosting an exhibition by artist Jasmine Ross that turns the everyday…
San Francisco Wants to Open a Bank. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
PublishedSan Francisco is pushing ahead with its plan to create a publicly owned bank — because apparently, the city that can't…
Oakland's Homeless Count Drops 20% — But Don't Pop the Champagne Yet
PublishedOakland is reporting a 20% drop in its homeless count, and city officials are predictably eager to take a victory lap.
SF Rents Are Surging Again — And No, Building Nothing Didn't Fix It
PublishedRents are climbing again in San Francisco, and if you're shocked, you probably haven't been paying attention to the…
80-Degree SF Weather: Your Annual Reminder That Mark Twain Was Wrong
PublishedSan Francisco could hit the 80s today, which means exactly two things: every transplant is going to text their friends…
The SF Dating Paradox: Everyone's Coupled Up and Nobody Knows How
PublishedWalk through Dolores Park on any Saturday, stroll the Mission on a Friday night, or just try to get a two-top at any…
Your Weekend Doesn't Need a $200 Cover: SF Comedy's Free and Cheap Scene Is Thriving
PublishedHere's something San Francisco does surprisingly well for a city that charges $18 for avocado toast: comedy that…
Look Up: SF's Night Sky Is the Free Show Nobody's Talking About
PublishedHere's a radical thought for a city obsessed with screens, stock tickers, and the next AI fundraising round: look up.
The Great SF Tres Leches Debate: Where to Find the Best Soaked Cake in Town
PublishedSometimes the most important questions in San Francisco aren't about budget deficits or transit meltdowns — they're…
One Pregnant Cat, A Thousand Opinions: The Bay Area's Rehoming Debate
PublishedA Bay Area resident recently posted what they probably thought was a straightforward plea: help me find a home for a…
Vikings, Rabbits, and Lucha Libre: The Wonderfully Weird SF Event We Actually Need
PublishedThere's a running complaint about San Francisco that goes something like this: the city used to be weird, and now it's…
The One Thing SF Gets Right Every Single Day — And It's Free
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about what San Francisco gets wrong.
Castro Neighborhood Altercation Raises the Same Old Question: Who's Looking Out for Public Safety?
PublishedA physical altercation in the Castro neighborhood is making the rounds this week, and while details remain sparse, the…
1015 Folsom Bouncer Tried to Confiscate a Patron's EpiPen. Yes, Really.
PublishedHere's a fun hypothetical: you have a life-threatening nut allergy, you carry an EpiPen everywhere like a responsible…
The Best Deal in SF Entertainment Costs Less Than Your Last Cocktail
PublishedIn a city where a mediocre dinner for two can run you $150 and a Giants ticket costs more than some people's hourly…
Free Puzzle Night in SoMa: Solve a Murder Without Spending a Dime
PublishedHere's something San Francisco gets right: a local bar offering a completely free event that doesn't require a grant, a…
Affordable Housing Month Gets an Artist Panel Because That'll Definitely Fix the Crisis
PublishedIt's Affordable Housing Month in San Francisco — and to mark the occasion, the city is hosting a free artist panel and…
Your Midweek Reminder That Free Things in SF Do Actually Exist: Thrive City's Live Music Lunch Series
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about the ways San Francisco nickels and dimes its residents — parking…