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Karl the Fog: San Francisco's Most Reliable Public Servant
PublishedWhile City Hall burns through billions on programs that don't deliver and transit systems that can't keep a schedule…
San Francisco's Secret Weapon Isn't Tech — It's the Nonstop Block Party
PublishedA couple from Chicago recently visited San Francisco for a sort of pre-honeymoon reconnaissance trip.
AI Comedy Night Comes to SF — Because Human Comedians Weren't Struggling Enough
PublishedSan Francisco, the city that brought you $18 toast and taxpayer-funded drug paraphernalia, now presents: comedy written…
Cops Can Finally Ticket Driverless Cars — But Who Pays the Fine?
PublishedHere's a fun philosophical question for your Wednesday: if a driverless car runs a red light and nobody's behind the…
RIP to SF's Weird Public Art: At Least There's Always Legoland
PublishedSan Francisco has never been shy about its public art.
Highway 1 Is Open Again — Here's What You Need to Know Before You Hit the Coast
PublishedGood news for anyone who's been itching to take one of the most stunning drives in America: Highway 1 from San…
Your Clipper Card Isn't Dead Yet — Here's Why
PublishedWith Bay Area transit agencies now accepting contactless credit cards at fare gates, a fair question has been bouncing…
Mars Rover Spotted in Pacifica — Because of Course It Was
PublishedLook, we've all joked that parts of the Bay Area feel like another planet.
Saturn Street Steps: The Tiny SF Park You're Probably Walking Right Past
PublishedIn a city that spends millions on grand park renovations and still can't keep the escalators working at Civic Center…
The Last Real Cheap Eats in San Francisco: A Field Guide for Your Wallet
PublishedLet's get something straight: a $16 meal is not "cheap eats." That's just...
Free Harp Recital in Hayes Valley This Sunday — No Strings Attached (Well, 47 of Them)
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about how San Francisco wastes your money.
Oakland's Postal Trucks Look Like They Survived a Graffiti War — And Apparently That's Just Fine
PublishedThere's a certain charm to the United States Postal Service.
17 Minutes From Your Desk: The Marin Trail You've Probably Been Ignoring
PublishedThere's a certain irony to living in one of the most expensive metro areas in the country and never actually using the…
The Bridge, The Blooms, and The Beauty Tax We Don't Pay
PublishedThere's a reason the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most photographed structures on Earth — and right now, with the…
Maillards and Two Pitchers Brewing Co. Are Open — But Maybe Give It a Week
PublishedThere's a new spot in town combining craft beer and fried chicken, and San Francisco showed up in force — maybe a…
A Dollar Marg in This Economy? Underdogs SoMa Says Yes.
PublishedIn a city where a basic cocktail can run you $18 before tip, Underdogs SoMa is doing something borderline…
District 2 Candidates Face the Question Every SF Politician Loves to Dodge: Where Does Housing Actually Go?
PublishedIt's the question that makes San Francisco politicians break out in hives: where, specifically, should we build more…
When Your Pet Needs Help Fast, the Bay Area's Vet Shortage Hits Home
PublishedHere's a story that doesn't involve City Hall grift or BART delays, but it matters just as much to the San Franciscans…
SF's $310/Month Gyms Can't Even Keep the Bathrooms Clean
PublishedHere's a question that perfectly encapsulates the San Francisco consumer experience: Where can you spend a small…
SF Has Everything Except a Reason to Stay
PublishedThere's a question bouncing around San Francisco right now that should make every city leader uncomfortable: What is…
The $13 Burger Is Dead. Here's Where to Find What's Left.
PublishedThere's a moment every San Franciscan knows too well: your go-to spot closes, and suddenly you're staring down a $22…
The Bay Area Pizza Debate: Where Your Hard-Earned Cash Is Actually Worth Spending
PublishedLook, we normally spend our time here grilling City Hall over budget blowouts and transit meltdowns.
The Bay Bridge Zipper Merge: A Masterclass in Why We Can't Have Nice Things
PublishedWe shouldn't have to explain this. And yet, every single weekday, thousands of allegedly licensed drivers approach the…
Oakland PD Can't Fill Its Ranks — And the Pay Math Explains Why
PublishedOakland PD is once again trying to recruit officers, touting its pay progression and overtime opportunities to lure…