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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Laid Off? There's a Hiking Group for That — And It's Actually Great

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In a city where your job title is basically your identity, getting laid off can feel like losing more than a paycheck.

CultureApril 23, 2026

SF Restaurants Are Charging $75 No-Show Fees — And Honestly? Good.

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San Francisco restaurants are now hitting flaky diners where it hurts: their wallets.

FoodApril 23, 2026

When Citizens Have to Unclog Their Own Storm Drains, What Exactly Are We Paying For?

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Another rainy night in the Bay Area, another round of residents grabbing rakes and wading into flooded streets to…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

There's a Giant Zeppelin Over the Golden Gate Bridge and Nobody Knows Why

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Look up. No, seriously — look up. If you were anywhere near the Golden Gate Bridge recently, you might have noticed…

GeneralPresidioApril 23, 2026

Montgomery Station: A Monument to Managed Decline

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If you've set foot in Montgomery Station recently — or really any time in the last decade — you already know the vibe.

TransitFinancial DistrictApril 23, 2026

Pelosi Picks a Side — And It's Not Who You Think

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For months, the biggest question in San Francisco's congressional race hasn't been who's running — it's been where's…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

SF Wants Billions More in Taxes. Maybe Audit the Last Billion First.

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San Francisco is gearing up to ask voters for billions in new taxes and bonds.

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

Your Weekend Is Stacked: Dahlias, Open Studios, and More Reasons to Stay in the City

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Look, we know the temptation. It's a gorgeous week, and some part of your brain is whispering road trip to Monterey or…

EventsApril 23, 2026

SF Rolls Out a Benefits Office on Wheels — But Is It Smart Policy or Spending Creep?

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San Francisco unveiled a new mobile outreach center this week designed to bring Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollment…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

The Valkyries Have a Homecoming Story Worth Watching

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The Golden State Valkyries haven't played a single regular season game yet, and they're already building the kind of…

SportsApril 23, 2026

San Francisco Lost a Giant: Michael Tilson Thomas, 1944–2025

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There are people who shape a city's identity so deeply that you forget they weren't always part of it.

CultureApril 23, 2026

San Francisco's Best Feature? It's the One Thing City Hall Can't Screw Up

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Say what you will about San Francisco — the budget deficits, the bureaucratic bloat, the endless cycle of commissions…

CultureApril 23, 2026

Food Influencers and the Purity Test Trap

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A minor storm is brewing in SF's foodie influencer world, and it perfectly captures everything exhausting about how we…

FoodApril 23, 2026

The Early Bird's Guide to SF Coffee and Pastries (Before the Rest of the City Wakes Up)

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There's a quiet San Francisco that most people never see — the one that exists before 8 a.m., when the fog is still…

FoodApril 23, 2026

Caltrans Killed the Richmond Bridge Bike Lane and Got Nothing in Return

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Here's a brain teaser for you: What do you get when a government agency removes a functional bike lane from the…

TransitApril 23, 2026

Smash Burgers Find a Permanent Home in the Outer Sunset

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In a city where opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant often means navigating a labyrinth of permits, inspections, and…

FoodOuter SunsetApril 23, 2026

ICE Detains Father of Two in Burlingame as Enforcement Ramps Up on the Peninsula

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Federal immigration enforcement hit close to home this week when ICE agents detained a father of two in Burlingame…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

Patrick Bailey Reminds LA That October DNA Doesn't Care About Payroll

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If you needed a reminder that baseball isn't won on spreadsheets and supermax contracts, Patrick Bailey just delivered…

SportsApril 23, 2026

North Beach Gets a Croatian Wine Bar, and We're Not Mad About It

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North Beach has never been shy about its Italian roots, but the neighborhood's latest addition is stretching the map…

FoodNorth BeachApril 23, 2026

PG&E Drops $10 Million to Kneecap Tom Steyer — And We Have Questions

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Nothing says "we're definitely the good guys" like a regulated utility dumping $10 million into a political action…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

West SoMa: San Francisco's Unofficial Sacrifice Zone

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Here's a question nobody at City Hall wants to answer honestly: Has San Francisco quietly written off West SoMa?

PoliticsSoMaApril 23, 2026

SOMA Nights Block Party Returns: A Night Market Worth Actually Leaving Your Apartment For

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SOMA is getting a block party and night market, and honestly?

EventsSoMaApril 23, 2026

Another Weekend, Another Party Marketed as a 'Cultural Event'

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The 2026 Dyevesment Bash is rolling into San Francisco promising music, drinks, and drag performances — because…

EventsApril 23, 2026

Sip, Stroll, and Actually Enjoy Your Neighborhood: Noe Valley's Spring Wine Walk Returns

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There's something refreshing about a community event that doesn't require a government grant, a task force, or a…

EventsNoe ValleyApril 23, 2026