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

A $1,050 Lesson in Why 'Charm' Shouldn't Mean 'Sloppy Craftsmanship'

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There's a fine line between artisan charm and careless craftsmanship — and a local jewelry shop in Rockridge seems to…

CultureRockridgeApril 30, 2026

MUNI's Two Realities: Backpack Blockades and the Strangers Who Have Your Back

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MUNI riders are living in two worlds right now.

TransitApril 30, 2026

SF's Dress Code Is 'Whatever You Want' — But Bring a Coat

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June in San Francisco is a beautiful scam.

CultureApril 30, 2026

Apartment Hunting in SF Is Hard Enough — Now Try Doing It With a Parrot

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San Francisco's rental market is notoriously brutal.

HousingApril 30, 2026

The Bay Area Bands That Almost Made It — And Why That Matters

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Every great music city has its legends. And then it has its almost legends — the bands and artists who were one break…

CultureApril 30, 2026

Finally, a San Francisco Celebrity Who Doesn't Want Your Tax Dollars

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In a city where our elected officials regularly embarrass us on the national stage, it's refreshing that San…

CultureApril 30, 2026

A Small Act of Kindness in the Richmond Reminds Us What Community Actually Looks Like

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Forget the Board of Supervisors drama for a minute.

GeneralRichmond DistrictApril 30, 2026

When 'Seen in WC Tonight' Is All You've Got, That's the Story

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Sometimes the most honest thing a news outlet can do is tell you when there's not much to report.

GeneralApril 30, 2026

May Day in SF: Workers March Against Billionaires, Billionaires Don't Notice

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San Francisco's annual May Day festivities kicked off Thursday with a march starting at 2 p.m.

PoliticsCivic CenterApril 30, 2026

The Kearny Street Rat Review: SF's Finest Sidewalk Dining Critic Spotted

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What started as a simple question about a building on Kearny Street quickly devolved into what San Franciscans do best…

CultureFinancial DistrictApril 30, 2026

SFUSD's Bold Plan: Fix the Lottery, Close Schools... Eventually

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SFUSD has a new plan, and if you've been paying attention to this district for more than five minutes, you already know…

PoliticsApril 30, 2026

Eyes in the Sky: What's Flying Over San Francisco and Who's Watching?

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If you looked up at the San Francisco sky on April 30th, you might have noticed something unsettling — surveillance…

PoliticsApril 30, 2026

SF's Arts Scene Proves Culture Doesn't Need a Government Grant to Thrive

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San Francisco's performing arts calendar is looking stacked, and for once we're not here to complain about how your tax…

CultureApril 30, 2026

Adulting Is Hard. Bouncing Isn't. House of Air Brings Back Adult Flight Night.

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Look, we spend most of our waking hours in this city arguing about bus lanes, doom-scrolling through Board of…

EventsPresidioApril 30, 2026

San Francisco's Underground Punk Scene Is Alive and Thriving — No Permits Required

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While City Hall debates how many forms you need to fill out to host a neighborhood block party, San Francisco's…

CultureApril 30, 2026

SF's Big Business Housing Tax: 'Huge Success' or Huge Spin?

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San Francisco's tax on big businesses to fund housing is reportedly being hailed as a "huge success." And look — we'd…

HousingApril 30, 2026

Elon vs. Sam: The Billionaire Beef That Won't Die

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If you've been following the Musk-Altman courtroom saga — and honestly, who in this city hasn't at least…

TechApril 30, 2026

District 4's Supervisor Race Is About Way More Than the Great Highway — Finally

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If you've followed District 4 politics for the past couple of years, you'd be forgiven for thinking the entire Sunset…

PoliticsSunset DistrictApril 30, 2026

The Golden Gate at Golden Hour: SF's Best Free Show

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There are exactly zero line items in San Francisco's $14.6 billion budget that can compete with what the Golden Gate…

CulturePresidioApril 30, 2026

The Bay Area's Unofficial Family Planning Policy: Be Rich or Leave

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Here's a fun thought experiment: imagine telling your kids that the place they grew up in — the only home they've ever…

HousingApril 30, 2026

The Hunt for Vintage Luxury in SF: Where Your Dollar Actually Goes Further

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There's a certain irony in a city that preaches sustainability while simultaneously housing some of the most expensive…

CultureApril 30, 2026

Mother's Day in SF: Because Mom Deserves More Than a Brunch Reservation You Booked Yesterday

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Mother's Day is this Sunday, and if your entire plan is "uhh, brunch?" — we need to talk.

EventsApril 30, 2026

The Fastest-Growing Hiking Club in the Bay Area Has One Brutal Entry Requirement

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There's a weekday hiking group blowing up across the Bay Area right now.

CultureApril 30, 2026

Chakrabarti Demands Transparency From Rivals While Playing Word Games With His Own Finances

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Here's a fun rule of thumb in politics: when a candidate demands radical transparency from their opponents while…

PoliticsApril 30, 2026