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A $1,050 Lesson in Why 'Charm' Shouldn't Mean 'Sloppy Craftsmanship'
PublishedThere's a fine line between artisan charm and careless craftsmanship — and a local jewelry shop in Rockridge seems to…
MUNI's Two Realities: Backpack Blockades and the Strangers Who Have Your Back
PublishedMUNI riders are living in two worlds right now.
SF's Dress Code Is 'Whatever You Want' — But Bring a Coat
PublishedJune in San Francisco is a beautiful scam.
Apartment Hunting in SF Is Hard Enough — Now Try Doing It With a Parrot
PublishedSan Francisco's rental market is notoriously brutal.
The Bay Area Bands That Almost Made It — And Why That Matters
PublishedEvery great music city has its legends. And then it has its almost legends — the bands and artists who were one break…
Finally, a San Francisco Celebrity Who Doesn't Want Your Tax Dollars
PublishedIn a city where our elected officials regularly embarrass us on the national stage, it's refreshing that San…
A Small Act of Kindness in the Richmond Reminds Us What Community Actually Looks Like
PublishedForget the Board of Supervisors drama for a minute.
When 'Seen in WC Tonight' Is All You've Got, That's the Story
PublishedSometimes the most honest thing a news outlet can do is tell you when there's not much to report.
May Day in SF: Workers March Against Billionaires, Billionaires Don't Notice
PublishedSan Francisco's annual May Day festivities kicked off Thursday with a march starting at 2 p.m.
The Kearny Street Rat Review: SF's Finest Sidewalk Dining Critic Spotted
PublishedWhat started as a simple question about a building on Kearny Street quickly devolved into what San Franciscans do best…
SFUSD's Bold Plan: Fix the Lottery, Close Schools... Eventually
PublishedSFUSD has a new plan, and if you've been paying attention to this district for more than five minutes, you already know…
Eyes in the Sky: What's Flying Over San Francisco and Who's Watching?
PublishedIf you looked up at the San Francisco sky on April 30th, you might have noticed something unsettling — surveillance…
SF's Arts Scene Proves Culture Doesn't Need a Government Grant to Thrive
PublishedSan Francisco's performing arts calendar is looking stacked, and for once we're not here to complain about how your tax…
Adulting Is Hard. Bouncing Isn't. House of Air Brings Back Adult Flight Night.
PublishedLook, we spend most of our waking hours in this city arguing about bus lanes, doom-scrolling through Board of…
San Francisco's Underground Punk Scene Is Alive and Thriving — No Permits Required
PublishedWhile City Hall debates how many forms you need to fill out to host a neighborhood block party, San Francisco's…
SF's Big Business Housing Tax: 'Huge Success' or Huge Spin?
PublishedSan Francisco's tax on big businesses to fund housing is reportedly being hailed as a "huge success." And look — we'd…
Elon vs. Sam: The Billionaire Beef That Won't Die
PublishedIf you've been following the Musk-Altman courtroom saga — and honestly, who in this city hasn't at least…
District 4's Supervisor Race Is About Way More Than the Great Highway — Finally
PublishedIf you've followed District 4 politics for the past couple of years, you'd be forgiven for thinking the entire Sunset…
The Golden Gate at Golden Hour: SF's Best Free Show
PublishedThere are exactly zero line items in San Francisco's $14.6 billion budget that can compete with what the Golden Gate…
The Bay Area's Unofficial Family Planning Policy: Be Rich or Leave
PublishedHere's a fun thought experiment: imagine telling your kids that the place they grew up in — the only home they've ever…
The Hunt for Vintage Luxury in SF: Where Your Dollar Actually Goes Further
PublishedThere's a certain irony in a city that preaches sustainability while simultaneously housing some of the most expensive…
Mother's Day in SF: Because Mom Deserves More Than a Brunch Reservation You Booked Yesterday
PublishedMother's Day is this Sunday, and if your entire plan is "uhh, brunch?" — we need to talk.
The Fastest-Growing Hiking Club in the Bay Area Has One Brutal Entry Requirement
PublishedThere's a weekday hiking group blowing up across the Bay Area right now.
Chakrabarti Demands Transparency From Rivals While Playing Word Games With His Own Finances
PublishedHere's a fun rule of thumb in politics: when a candidate demands radical transparency from their opponents while…