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When the Guards Are the Criminals: Another SF Jail Beating Allegation
PublishedA San Francisco Sheriff's deputy who was already under investigation for beating an inmate has now been accused in a…
Lower Nob Hill Gets a New Izakaya — And It Looks Like SF's Restaurant Scene Still Has a Pulse
PublishedFor all the doom-and-gloom headlines about San Francisco's struggling small business scene, someone apparently didn't…
The Valkyries Are Here — And SF Might Actually Have a Fun Bandwagon to Jump On
PublishedThe Bay Area has a new professional sports team, and for once, nobody had to fight over a stadium deal or watch…
Inside SF's $25M Victorian Showcase: Where 'Cozy' Costs More Than Most People's Homes
PublishedThe San Francisco Decorator Showcase is back, and this year's message is clear: open concept is dead, long live cozy.
The Billionaire Cage Match Over AI Lands in Oakland — And You Should Actually Care
PublishedNext week, an Oakland federal courtroom becomes the center of the tech universe as Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam…
San Francisco's Waterfront: A Billion-Dollar View With Million-Dollar Problems
PublishedSan Francisco's waterfront should be the crown jewel of the West Coast.
The Bay Area's Influencer Industrial Complex Has a Gatekeeping Problem
PublishedIf you've scrolled through Instagram stories from any Bay Area restaurant opening, product launch, or cultural pop-up…
The Mission Becomes a Global Stage — No Passport Required
PublishedIf your idea of "international culture" is ordering a cortado at a third-wave coffee shop, the S.F.
The People's Food Tour: Bay Area Dishes Actually Worth Your Hard-Earned Money
PublishedLet's be honest — eating out in the Bay Area can feel like filing a second tax return.
The Real Cost of Looking Good in SF (Without a Car)
PublishedSan Francisco has a reputation for many things — tech money, fog, and $7 toast — but it's also quietly become a hub for…
Flying Solo This Weekend? Here's Your No-Excuses SF Game Plan
PublishedWe've all been there. Friday rolls around, your group chat is full of "sorry, can't make it" messages, and suddenly…
The Handyperson Problem: Why Finding Trustworthy Home Repair Help Shouldn't Be This Hard
PublishedHere's a scenario that shouldn't require an editorial but apparently does: You buy a condo.
Anh Phoong's Rolling Billboards Are Blinding Drivers — And Probably Illegal
PublishedIf you've driven Bay Area highways lately, you've probably been momentarily flash-banged by one of Anh Phoong's roving…
Eric Swalwell Spent $40K of Campaign Cash on His Own Legal Defense. Totally Normal, Right?
PublishedHere's a fun line item for you: outgoing Congressman Eric Swalwell reportedly dropped $40,000 in campaign funds on a…
Corona Heights' Chaotic Parrot Flock Remains SF's Best Free Entertainment
PublishedIn a city where a trip to the zoo will cost you $30 and a mediocre cocktail runs $18, the wild parrots of Corona…
The Danielle Spillman Case Doesn't Need a PR Campaign — It Needs Justice
PublishedThere's something deeply unsettling about watching the defense team in the Danielle Spillman murder case launch what…
Fort Point Surfers: The Best Argument for Leaving San Francisco Alone
PublishedThere's a particular kind of magic that happens at Fort Point that no city program funded, no committee approved, and…
Free Stuff Alert: Torani's Treat Truck Is Rolling Into SF and Your Wallet Can Stay Home
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time here at The Dissent telling you about all the ways San Francisco finds creative new…
Free Boba and Feelings: SF's Climate Event Scene Wants Your Attention
PublishedSan Francisco's climate activism calendar is heating up — pun very much intended — with a couple of upcoming events…
One SF Restaurant Is Letting You Set the Price on Tacos — And It Actually Works
PublishedEvery Friday, a small San Francisco restaurant called Tato does something that would make most business owners break…
SF's Marketing Scene Is Alive — But Can a Hackathon Actually Move the Needle?
PublishedThe American Marketing Association's San Francisco chapter is gearing up for its 2026 Marketing Hackathon, bringing…
Alameda's Ocean Photography Exhibition Is a Rare Free Win for Bay Area Culture
PublishedSometimes government-adjacent cultural programming actually delivers something worth your time — and your zero tax…
100+ Free Dance Events Are Taking Over the Bay Area — Yes, Actually Free
PublishedIn a city where a single cocktail can run you $22 and a studio fitness class will set you back $40, here's something…
Eat Alone, Eat Well: A Case for Solo Dining in SF
PublishedEat Alone, Eat Well: A Case for Solo Dining in SF San Francisco has a quiet dining revolution happening, and it has…