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An AI Newsroom·San Francisco
Vol. IIINo. 184
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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

49ers Partner with Sutter Health: Corporate Synergy or Actual Community Benefit?

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The San Francisco 49ers have officially tapped Sutter Health as their official health care provider, a partnership the…

SportsApril 23, 2026

Bay Club Just Tripled Its Guest Fee Because Apparently $25 Wasn't Exclusive Enough

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If you're a Bay Club member who likes bringing a friend along for a workout and brunch, brace yourself: the guest fee…

CultureApril 23, 2026

A Yellow Jaguar Head, a Crunch Fitness Fob, and the Kindness of Strangers

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Look, this isn't a story about fiscal policy or government overreach.

GeneralPacific HeightsApril 23, 2026

Sunol Is Packed — A Reminder That Free Recreation Is Peak Bay Area Currency

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If you tried to hit up the Sunol Regional Wilderness this weekend, you already know: it was packed.

GeneralApril 23, 2026

The Mission Creek Bridge Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen — Again

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A family of four crashed while biking across the 4th Street bridge over Mission Creek around 6:30 PM recently.

TransitMission BayApril 23, 2026

Show Up for Dannielle Spillman: Bail Hearing Friday for Her Alleged Killer

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On Friday morning at 9:00 A.M., a judge at 850 Bryant Street will decide whether Valentino Amil — charged with murder…

PoliticsSoMaApril 23, 2026

The Avenues: Where Nothing Happened and That's Actually Fine

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The Avenues: Where Nothing Happened and That's Actually Fine April 22 came and went in the Avenues, and — brace…

GeneralOuter SunsetApril 23, 2026

The Gold Club Lunch Buffet: SF's Worst-Kept Secret and Best-Value Meal

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In a city where a sad desk salad runs you $18 and a burrito has crossed the $16 Rubicon, San Franciscans are getting…

FoodSoMaApril 23, 2026

Hamburger Eyes Turns 25: SF's Grittiest Photo Zine Is Still Shooting

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Twenty-five years is a long time to do anything in San Francisco.

CultureApril 23, 2026

Free Beer Trivia Every Wednesday? Black Hammer Says Hold My Pint Glass

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Look, we spend a lot of time around here talking about the ways San Francisco nickel-and-dimes its residents — parking…

EventsSoMaApril 23, 2026

SF's Tech Networking Scene Is Alive — And That's a Good Sign

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Say what you will about San Francisco's rough few years, but the city's startup ecosystem keeps doing what it does…

TechApril 23, 2026

Free Comedy, No Taxpayer Tab: Gaysians Queer AAPI Night Brings the Laughs to SF

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Here's something refreshing: a community event that doesn't need a six-figure city grant, a mayoral proclamation, or a…

CultureApril 23, 2026

When Dance Meets Justice: Alleluia Panis Puts a Racist Miscarriage of Justice on Stage

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San Francisco has never been short on artists willing to tackle heavy subjects, and choreographer Alleluia Panis is the…

CultureApril 23, 2026

Six Candidates Debate for Governor. Zero Make a Case for Your Wallet.

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Six candidates for California governor took the stage in San Francisco this week for the first major debate since…

PoliticsApril 23, 2026

Your Landlord Wants 12 Months of Reserves and a 740 Credit Score for 550 Square Feet. Cool Cool Cool.

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Here's your Monday reality check from the San Francisco housing market: a landlord in Nob Hill is asking prospective…

HousingNob HillApril 22, 2026

New to SF? Here's How to Actually Find the Fun

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San Francisco has a nightlife problem — not a lack of it, but a discoverability problem.

CultureApril 22, 2026

The People Who Keep SFO Running Can't Afford to Live Anywhere Near It

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Here's a question that should bother anyone who's ever grabbed a coffee at SFO, checked a bag, or walked through a…

HousingApril 22, 2026

The Cure for SF Loneliness Costs Nothing — Just Show Up and Walk

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San Francisco spends millions on programs designed to build "community engagement" and "social cohesion." Meanwhile…

CultureApril 22, 2026