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The Roots That Stay: Can Oakland Finally Build Something That Endures?
Amidst a string of high-profile departures by its major league teams, the Oakland Roots SC is proposing a new stadium…
"Who Are You?": Logan Webb, the Bunker, and the Quiet Unraveling at 3rd and King
On the night of July 9, after a humiliating 10-0 loss to the Blue Jays, Logan Webb picked a fight on X with a KNBR…
SF Library's Chief of Branches Crosses the Bay to Lead Berkeley System
Berkeley has appointed Rebecca Alcalá-Veraflor — San Francisco Public Library's chief of branches, overseeing the…
Berkeley Teen Swimmer Maya Merhige Conquers North Channel for Cancer Research
Berkeley's own Maya Merhige, 18, has once again etched her name in open-water swimming history, completing the grueling…
The Unofficial Conduct Clause: When Personal Lives Derail Public Sports Figures in the Social Media Age
The Jacob Tobey firing—a scandal involving a former Valkyries announcer, an ex-Warrior's sister, and the San Antonio…
The Enduring Roar: USMNT's Home World Cup Confidence, Beyond The Scorecard
This essay explores the persistent theme of confidence within the USMNT during their home World Cup, analyzing how this…
The World Cup at Levi's: A Global Stage, a Local Question Mark
The World Cup's vibrant, global spectacle at Levi's Stadium sharply contrasts with the Bay Area's struggling local…
The Giants' Identity Crisis: One Rally, Many Questions
The San Francisco Giants' dramatic comeback win against the A's last month provided a fleeting moment of joy, but their…
Muni Metro Weekend Ridership Tops Pre‑Pandemic Peak — Line‑Level June Records Circulate But Await Official Confirmation
San Francisco's Muni Metro system surpassed its pre-pandemic weekend ridership for the first time in May 2026, with…
Berkeley City Council Moves to End the Permit Process That Makes a Hot Tub Harder to Build Than a Backyard Cottage
Two years after a Berkeley man spent $2,000 and seven months trying to drain his neighbor's hot tub plans — ultimately…
California Bans 'Sell By' Food Labels — and the Rest of the Country Is Watching
California became the first state in the nation to outlaw "sell by" dates on food packaging on July 1, replacing a…
Developer Drops 15 Units From 24th‑and‑Capp Project After Talks With Calle 24
A housing development one block from the 24th Street BART station has been quietly downsized from 35 units to 20 — a 43…
SF's Tent and RV Count Hits New Low, But Advocates Say the Numbers Hide the Real Story
San Francisco's latest quarterly street count found 115 tents and 315 occupied vehicles — the lowest figures since…
In the Bay Area, Accountability Still Flows Downward
A WARN filing, an AI transparency ordinance, and an anonymous civic tool all appeared in the same week — and all three…
Better311 Tool Offers Hyper‑Local Look at SF Civic Data
A new, anonymously-developed web tool, Better311, lets San Francisco and Oakland residents analyze 311 complaint data…
After a Five‑Year Wait, Jollibee Nears Opening at 934 Market Street
After a five-year wait and a tangled permitting process, Jollibee's Market and Powell location shows signs of nearing…
Where to Play Pickleball in Oakland: Bushrod Park Is the Free Option, Pickle Athletics Is the Structured One
North Oakland's pickleball scene is built around Bushrod Park's community open play — organized by the city's USA…
Iggy Pop Headlines Mosswood Meltdown at Oakland's Mosswood Park This Saturday
Mosswood Meltdown returns to Mosswood Park on July 18 with Iggy Pop headlining at 8:15 p.m., John Waters hosting for…
Hundreds Protest AI Tech Giants in San Francisco, Demand Pause on Frontier Models
Hundreds of protestors marched through San Francisco, targeting OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind offices…
August 1 at Grant Ranch: History Tour, Movie Night, and a Star Party — One Day, One Drive
Joseph D. Grant County Park runs three back-to-back programs on Saturday, August 1 — a ranch house tour at 1 p.m., an…
King Katsu Land Opens in Newark
A second Bay Area outpost of the panko-katsu brand has opened at 5890 Mowry School Road in Newark, with a $40 eating…
SF Zoo or Cal Academy With Twins Under 2? The Math at the Gate Settles It.
For families with children under 2, the San Francisco Zoo offers free admission for both kids, confirmed stroller…
SF Federal Judge Won't Dismiss Suit Over United's No‑Window 'Window Seats'
A San Francisco federal judge has declined to dismiss a proposed class-action alleging United Airlines charged premium…
Mixt's Walnut Creek Expansion Reveals Decade‑Long Journey Through VC, Founder Buyback, and PE Ownership
Mixt, the San Francisco-based salad chain, is opening a new Walnut Creek location, revealing its complex financial…