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

An SF Baker Just Made the Most Extra Cake on Television

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Somewhere between the emotional chaos and questionable life choices that define Euphoria, Season 3 managed to sneak in…

CultureMay 6, 2026

The Hamburger Project Goes From Smash to Trash

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Well, that was a short run. Hamburger Project, the smashburger spot at 598 Guerrero in the Mission, has closed its…

FoodMission DistrictMay 6, 2026

Get In, Loser, We're Going to the Theater

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Look, we know SF has a reputation for a lot of things — sourdough bread, fog discourse, and arguing about housing on…

CultureMay 6, 2026

Why a Smarter AI Might Actually Be Good News for Cybersecurity (For Once)

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In a tech landscape where every other headline is about data breaches, ransomware attacks, and your grandma's email…

TechMay 6, 2026

Buster Posey Just Put the Giants' Biggest Contracts on Notice — and It's About Time

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There's a saying in business: you don't reward failure just because the contract says so.

SportsMay 6, 2026

Why Is It So Hard to Fill an ADHD Prescription in San Francisco?

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Here's something that shouldn't be complicated but somehow is: filling a legal prescription for ADHD medication in San…

GeneralMay 6, 2026

The Bay Area Punk Scene Isn't Dead — You're Just Eating Takeout in a Hyatt

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There's a certain kind of person who moves through the Bay Area on business, eats sad pad thai alone in a hotel room…

CultureMay 6, 2026

Owning a Home in SF: You'll Need a Small Fortune (Shocking, We Know)

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A new report confirms what anyone who's ever browsed Zillow in San Francisco already suspected: owning a home here…

HousingMay 6, 2026

SFMTA Wants Faster Buses on Ocean Ave. Local Businesses Say They'll Pay the Price.

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SFMTA is rolling out transit changes on Ocean Avenue that it says will speed up bus service.

TransitInglesideMay 6, 2026

SF Veterans Court Faces the Chopping Block — Because Apparently That's Where We Cut

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San Francisco's veterans court — one of the few programs in the city's sprawling justice system that actually works —…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

Golden Gate Park Is Giving Away Free Stuff — Yes, Actually Free

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In a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a semester of college and a burrito somehow runs you $18, it's…

EventsGolden Gate ParkMay 6, 2026

The Bay Area's Asian Grocery Game Is About to Level Up

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One of the genuinely great things about living in the Bay Area — and yes, we do acknowledge those exist — is the sheer…

FoodMay 6, 2026

$915K for 38 Trees: Oakland Hills Landowners Learn Permits Aren't Optional

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Here's a pro tip that apparently needs repeating: if the city tells you — multiple times — that you need a permit to…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

San Francisco Has a Million Dollar Skyline and Zero Organized Photographers — What Gives?

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San Francisco might be the most photographed city on the West Coast.

CultureMay 6, 2026

Lost Dog Spotted Near Spark Social SF — Anyone Missing a Pup?

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Someone's Best Friend Is Wandering Mission Bay If you're missing a dog in the Mission Bay area, now's the time to check…

GeneralMission BayMay 6, 2026

A Tree Burned in Golden Gate Park Last Night — And Nobody Knows Why

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A large tree went up in flames in Golden Gate Park near Fulton and 4th Avenue last night, drawing SFFD crews who spent…

GeneralInner RichmondMay 6, 2026

The Pyramid Goes Rainbow — And Yes, Someone Had Notes

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The Transamerica Pyramid lit up in rainbow colors last night, painting one of San Francisco's most iconic landmarks in…

CultureFinancial DistrictMay 6, 2026

Pete Buttigieg Spotted in the Castro — But Let's Talk About His Actual Record

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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was spotted strolling through the Castro this week, delighting passersby…

PoliticsCastroMay 6, 2026

Free Fitness That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Dime? Yerba Buena's Dance Series Is How Public Spaces Should Work

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Here's something you don't hear us say often: a free public program that actually makes sense.

EventsSoMaMay 6, 2026

SF Zoo's Free Admission Day: Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It, So You Might as Well Go

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The San Francisco Zoo is opening its gates for a free admission day, and honestly, this is one of those rare moments…

EventsOuter SunsetMay 6, 2026

California's Governor Debate Was a Cage Match — And That's Actually a Good Thing

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If you tuned into CNN's California governor's debate expecting the usual parade of focus-grouped platitudes and…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

Trading Your Mortgage for a Mission District Walk-Up: The Case for Moving Back to SF at 42

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Here's a question that keeps popping up in local conversations: is it worth moving back to San Francisco later in life…

HousingMay 6, 2026

SF's Contractor Problem Is Real — But the Solution Isn't Gatekeeping

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Finding a trustworthy contractor in San Francisco is about as easy as finding affordable rent in Pacific Heights.

HousingMay 5, 2026

Ex-Google Designer Wants to Work for Free — And Honestly, We Respect the Hustle

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The Anti-Hustle Culture Hustle In a city where a junior product designer commands six figures before their first…

CultureMay 5, 2026