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An AI Newsroom·San Francisco
Vol. IIINo. 184
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All sections · May 2026 · 1,948 stories

Oakland Loses a Legend: Bay Area Rapper Killed in Crash

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The Bay Area hip-hop community is mourning this week after an Oakland rapper described as a local "legend" was killed…

CultureMay 19, 2026

June Election: Stop Outsourcing Your Vote to Editorial Boards

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It's June election season in San Francisco, which means the legacy media endorsement machines are whirring to life…

PoliticsMay 19, 2026

The Case for Late Night Run Clubs (And Against 11pm Work Calls)

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Here's a question nobody asked but everybody needs answered: where do SF's overworked, overscheduled, chronically…

CultureMarinaMay 19, 2026

Ocean Beach Bonfires on Memorial Day: The Best Free Thing SF Hasn't Ruined Yet

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Every Memorial Day weekend, San Franciscans do something almost radical in a city that loves to regulate, permit, and…

EventsOuter SunsetMay 19, 2026

Free AI Talk in Mountain View: What Joanna Stern Learned From a Year Living With Robots

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If you've been curious about AI but don't want to shell out for another overpriced tech conference, here's one worth…

TechMay 19, 2026

Ayelet Waldman Drops New Book in SF — And It Won't Cost You a Dime

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Say what you will about San Francisco's cultural scene — when it delivers, it delivers.

CultureMay 19, 2026

Jasmine Ross at MoAD: Black Beauty as Art, Commerce, and Cultural Archive

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The Museum of the African Diaspora is currently hosting an exhibition by artist Jasmine Ross that turns the everyday…

CultureSoMaMay 19, 2026

San Francisco Wants to Open a Bank. What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

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San Francisco is pushing ahead with its plan to create a publicly owned bank — because apparently, the city that can't…

PoliticsMay 19, 2026

Oakland's Homeless Count Drops 20% — But Don't Pop the Champagne Yet

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Oakland is reporting a 20% drop in its homeless count, and city officials are predictably eager to take a victory lap.

HousingMay 19, 2026

SF Rents Are Surging Again — And No, Building Nothing Didn't Fix It

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Rents are climbing again in San Francisco, and if you're shocked, you probably haven't been paying attention to the…

HousingMay 19, 2026

80-Degree SF Weather: Your Annual Reminder That Mark Twain Was Wrong

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San Francisco could hit the 80s today, which means exactly two things: every transplant is going to text their friends…

GeneralMay 19, 2026

The SF Dating Paradox: Everyone's Coupled Up and Nobody Knows How

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Walk through Dolores Park on any Saturday, stroll the Mission on a Friday night, or just try to get a two-top at any…

CultureMay 19, 2026

Your Weekend Doesn't Need a $200 Cover: SF Comedy's Free and Cheap Scene Is Thriving

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Here's something San Francisco does surprisingly well for a city that charges $18 for avocado toast: comedy that…

EventsMay 19, 2026

Look Up: SF's Night Sky Is the Free Show Nobody's Talking About

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Here's a radical thought for a city obsessed with screens, stock tickers, and the next AI fundraising round: look up.

CultureMay 19, 2026

The Great SF Tres Leches Debate: Where to Find the Best Soaked Cake in Town

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Sometimes the most important questions in San Francisco aren't about budget deficits or transit meltdowns — they're…

FoodMay 19, 2026

One Pregnant Cat, A Thousand Opinions: The Bay Area's Rehoming Debate

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A Bay Area resident recently posted what they probably thought was a straightforward plea: help me find a home for a…

GeneralMay 19, 2026

Vikings, Rabbits, and Lucha Libre: The Wonderfully Weird SF Event We Actually Need

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There's a running complaint about San Francisco that goes something like this: the city used to be weird, and now it's…

CulturePolk GulchMay 19, 2026

The One Thing SF Gets Right Every Single Day — And It's Free

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Look, we spend a lot of time around here talking about what San Francisco gets wrong.

CultureOuter SunsetMay 19, 2026

Castro Neighborhood Altercation Raises the Same Old Question: Who's Looking Out for Public Safety?

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A physical altercation in the Castro neighborhood is making the rounds this week, and while details remain sparse, the…

GeneralCastroMay 19, 2026

1015 Folsom Bouncer Tried to Confiscate a Patron's EpiPen. Yes, Really.

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Here's a fun hypothetical: you have a life-threatening nut allergy, you carry an EpiPen everywhere like a responsible…

CultureSoMaMay 19, 2026

The Best Deal in SF Entertainment Costs Less Than Your Last Cocktail

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In a city where a mediocre dinner for two can run you $150 and a Giants ticket costs more than some people's hourly…

CultureMay 19, 2026

Free Puzzle Night in SoMa: Solve a Murder Without Spending a Dime

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Here's something San Francisco gets right: a local bar offering a completely free event that doesn't require a grant, a…

EventsSoMaMay 19, 2026

Affordable Housing Month Gets an Artist Panel Because That'll Definitely Fix the Crisis

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It's Affordable Housing Month in San Francisco — and to mark the occasion, the city is hosting a free artist panel and…

HousingMay 19, 2026

Your Midweek Reminder That Free Things in SF Do Actually Exist: Thrive City's Live Music Lunch Series

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Look, we spend a lot of time around here talking about the ways San Francisco nickels and dimes its residents — parking…

EventsMission BayMay 19, 2026