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

Making Friends in the Bay Area Shouldn't Feel Like a Second Job

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A 34-year-old guy posted online this week looking for friends in the Bay Area.

CultureMay 11, 2026

A Bay Area Dad's Simple Request Reminds Us What Community Actually Looks Like

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Sometimes a story cuts through the noise of budget fights and bureaucratic failures and reminds you what matters.

GeneralMay 11, 2026

Peak San Francisco: Cat on a Leash Spotted in the Mission

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Look, we spend a lot of time around here talking about city budgets, transit meltdowns, and the ever-expanding…

CultureMission DistrictMay 11, 2026

The Haight Closes at 9 PM and That's Embarrassing

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Picture this: you catch a show near the Haight, you're feeling good, you step out around 10:30 and think, "I'll just…

FoodHaight-AshburyMay 11, 2026

Potluck and a Pop Quiz: East Bay Activists Pair Dinner with 'Radical History'

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There's a certain flavor of Bay Area event that could only exist here, and this one checks every box: an East Bay…

CultureMay 11, 2026

Free Your Hands (and Your Mind): Ace Makerspace Hosts Drop-In Fiber Night

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In a city where a single cocktail can run you $22 and a yoga class will set you back $35, there's something almost…

EventsMay 11, 2026

Rafiki Community Food Market: Grassroots Solutions Beat Government Programs Every Time

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There's a quiet little reminder playing out in San Francisco that the best answers to community needs don't always come…

FoodMay 11, 2026

Want to Swim in the Bay? Here's What You Need to Know Before You Jump In

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There's something beautifully contrarian about living in one of the most expensive cities in America — where the…

CultureMay 10, 2026

Is SF's Water Secretly Waging War on Your Skin?

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Here's a mystery that won't show up in any city budget report but is quietly bugging a surprising number of San…

GeneralMay 10, 2026

Someone's Slashing Soft Tops in Rincon Hill and There's Basically Nothing You Can Do

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Here's a fun exercise in property rights: try owning a Miata with a soft top in San Francisco and parking it on the…

GeneralRincon HillMay 10, 2026

The Hidden Workforce Wheeling You Through SFO — And Why They Deserve Better

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Next time you're sprinting through SFO to catch a delayed United flight, spare a glance for the wheelchair agents…

TransitMay 10, 2026

A Blind Professor Wants to Go Kayaking — Why Can't the Bay Area's Tech Make That Easier?

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Somewhere in Berkeley, a blind professor named Zach is trying to do something pretty simple: find people to go hiking…

CultureMay 10, 2026

A Million Bucks a Studio: The Jaw-Dropping Math Behind SF's Affordable Housing at 3300 Mission

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How much should it cost to build a 300-square-foot studio apartment?

HousingMission DistrictMay 10, 2026

Golden Gate Park's Quiet Residents Don't Need a Tax Subsidy

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There's a night heron hanging out at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park, and honestly, it might be the most fiscally…

CultureGolden Gate ParkMay 10, 2026

The District 4 Supervisor Race Has a Sunset Dunes Problem

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If you live in District 4 and just now got around to cracking open your voter information pamphlet, you might have…

PoliticsSunsetMay 10, 2026

The City Wants to Prescribe You a Walk in the Park — Literally

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San Francisco is leaning into a concept that sounds almost too wholesome to criticize: park prescriptions for seniors.

PoliticsMay 10, 2026

Anuv Jain Brings the 'Dastakhat' Tour to SF's Regency Ballroom

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Indian indie darling Anuv Jain is bringing his "Dastakhat" tour to San Francisco's iconic Regency Ballroom, and if…

EventsTenderloinMay 10, 2026

SF Comedy Is Thriving — And Your Wallet Doesn't Have to Suffer

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Here's something San Francisco is getting right without spending a dime of taxpayer money: the comedy scene is…

CultureMay 10, 2026

SF's Latest Bright Idea: A Local Wealth Tax That Will Definitely Not Backfire

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San Francisco is staring down a budget hole, and some local leaders have landed on a familiar solution: tax the rich.

PoliticsMay 10, 2026

Hantavirus Exposure in Santa Clara County and the Quarantine Question Nobody Wants to Ask

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A Santa Clara County resident has been exposed to Hantavirus and is currently being monitored by the California…

GeneralMay 10, 2026

Chonkers Has Left the Wharf, and Fisherman's Wharf Just Lost Its Best Employee

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If you've visited Fisherman's Wharf in recent months, you know the real star attraction isn't the sourdough bread bowls…

CultureFisherman's WharfMay 10, 2026

SF International Arts Festival Returns in 2026 — Here's What We Know So Far

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The SF International Arts Festival is gearing up for its 2026 edition, and early lineup announcements suggest the…

CultureMay 10, 2026

Crucial Sundays Are Back: Free Reggae in Golden Gate Park for 2026

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Here's something San Francisco still gets right: free music in a world-class park, funded without dipping into your tax…

EventsGolden Gate ParkMay 10, 2026

SF Public Library Picks 'They Called Us Enemy' for One Book One Coast — Here's Why It Matters

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The San Francisco Public Library has announced its pick for the 2026 "One Book, One Coast" community reading program…

CultureMay 10, 2026