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

Dirt Bikers Shut Down the Bay Bridge. For Once, Cops Actually Did Something About It.

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If you've spent any time driving around the Bay Area in the last few years, you've seen them — packs of dirt bikers and…

TransitMay 4, 2026

A Reminder That San Francisco Has One Cultural Freebie That's Actually Worth Your Time

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Here's something that won't cost you a dime in a city that seems determined to nickel-and-dime you into oblivion: the…

CultureGolden Gate ParkMay 4, 2026

Monday Nights in SF Are Secretly the Best Night to Go Out

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If you think Monday nights in San Francisco are dead, you're not paying attention.

CultureMay 4, 2026

Your Monday Night Excuse to Leave the Apartment: SF's Best Free-ish Nightlife

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Look, we get it. Monday nights in San Francisco can feel like a black hole of leftover meal prep and doomscrolling…

EventsMay 4, 2026

CHP Turns the Bay Bridge Into a Trap — and It's Beautiful

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In a rare display of tactical competence that frankly deserves a slow clap, CHP officers shut down the Bay Bridge…

TransitMay 3, 2026

The SF Dating Scene Is So Cooked People Are Using Concert Tickets as Bait

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Look, we're not here to judge anyone's hustle.

CultureMay 3, 2026

Welcome to San Francisco, Where Summer Means Sweaters

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If you're planning a move to San Francisco, here's the first thing you need to understand about this city: summer is a…

CultureMay 3, 2026

Your Landlord Is Not Entitled to Your Medical Records. Period.

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Here's a scenario that should make every San Francisco renter's blood pressure spike: you do everything right — you…

HousingMay 3, 2026

The $6,000 Shower: SF's Gas Water Heater Ban Is Coming for Your Wallet in 2027

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Here's a fun thought experiment: imagine your water heater dies on a Tuesday morning.

HousingMay 3, 2026

The Bay Area Is Still Gorgeous — No Filter Required

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In an era where every smartphone shot gets run through three AI filters and a preset pack before hitting Instagram…

CultureMay 3, 2026

A Cracked iPhone, a Good Samaritan, and a Tiny Lesson in Community

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Not every story in this city involves corruption, crumbling infrastructure, or a budget that makes your eyes water.

GeneralCorona HeightsMay 3, 2026

Missing Person Alert: If You See Her, Call — Don't Chase

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A missing person alert is circulating in San Francisco, and the message from those searching is clear: if you see her…

GeneralMay 3, 2026

Lurie's Drug Crackdown Is Surging — But Are They Catching the Right People?

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Mayor Lurie promised to take back San Francisco's streets from open-air drug markets.

PoliticsMay 3, 2026

Kesha Played a Secret Set at Presidio Tunnel Tops and Half of SF Is Mad They Missed It

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Friday night at Presidio Tunnel Tops, one of the most gorgeous outdoor spots in the city, Kesha showed up for a…

EventsPresidioMay 3, 2026

Free Laughs in Hayes Valley: Because At Least Something in SF Should Be Free

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In a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of America and a burrito somehow runs you…

EventsHayes ValleyMay 3, 2026

Your Weekend Has a Book Event — If You're Into That Sort of Thing

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For those of you who occasionally put down your phones long enough to crack open an actual book — or at least attend a…

CultureMay 3, 2026

SF International Arts Festival Kicks Off May with 'Tree of Dreams' Cinematic Theatre

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Say what you will about San Francisco's spending habits and bureaucratic bloat — this city still knows how to put on an…

CultureMay 3, 2026

Finally, a Government-Free Zone: Real Housewives Watch Party Meets Bingo Night

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Look, we spend a lot of time on this site talking about runaway budgets, crumbling infrastructure, and city supervisors…

EventsMay 3, 2026

Free Karaoke and Happy Hour: Question Mark Tavern's First Sunday Tradition

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Here's something that won't cost you a dime — which, in a city where a cocktail regularly clears $18, feels almost…

EventsMay 3, 2026

Free Reggae Sundays Return to Golden Gate Park — Your Tax Dollars Not Required

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Here's something city government didn't have to spend a dime on to make happen: free reggae in Golden Gate Park.

EventsGolden Gate ParkMay 3, 2026

Castro Art Mart Returns: First Sundays Get Dragged Up for 2026

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The Castro is kicking off 2026 with a recurring reason to actually leave your apartment on a Sunday morning.

CultureCastroMay 3, 2026

Happy May Day: SF Fines Property Owners for Graffiti While Letting Vandals Walk Free

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May Day in San Francisco means different things to different people.

PoliticsMay 3, 2026

The Giants Are a Mess — Here's What Actually Needs to Happen

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Let's not sugarcoat it: the San Francisco Giants are in rough shape, and the fan base knows it.

SportsMay 3, 2026

SF Immigration Court Shuts Down Early, Leaves Tens of Thousands Twisting in the Wind

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San Francisco's immigration court — one of the busiest in the entire country — has closed its doors months ahead of…

PoliticsMay 3, 2026