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New to SF? Here's How to Actually Find the Fun
PublishedSan Francisco has a nightlife problem — not a lack of it, but a discoverability problem.
The People Who Keep SFO Running Can't Afford to Live Anywhere Near It
PublishedHere's a question that should bother anyone who's ever grabbed a coffee at SFO, checked a bag, or walked through a…
The Cure for SF Loneliness Costs Nothing — Just Show Up and Walk
PublishedSan Francisco spends millions on programs designed to build "community engagement" and "social cohesion." Meanwhile…
Help Find Ollie: Small Dog Missing Near Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park
PublishedWe don't usually run lost pet posts, but sometimes community matters more than commentary — and right now, someone in…
The Loneliest City in America Keeps Posting Through It
PublishedThere's something quietly devastating happening on San Francisco's community boards right now.
So You're Moving to SF: A Reality Check (With Encouragement)
PublishedEvery week, another wave of newcomers announces their impending arrival in San Francisco — some bouncing off the walls…
SF's Influencer Class Is Grinding — Just Not the Way They Think
PublishedThere's a particular genre of San Francisco content creator that has perfected the art of making nothing look like…
The Waymo Influencer Industrial Complex Has Arrived, and It's Exactly As Cringe As You'd Expect
PublishedThere's a certain genre of tech worker content that makes you wonder if HR departments have simply given up.
SF's $20 Bean Salad Influencer Wants to Feature EBT Recipients. What Could Go Wrong?
PublishedThere's a particular brand of San Francisco tone-deafness that never gets old — and by "never gets old," we mean it…
The Great SF Hobby Migration: When the Dating Pool Dries Up, the Side Quests Begin
PublishedSomething interesting is happening across San Francisco right now, and it has nothing to do with city hall budgets or…
The SF Beauty Tax Is Real — But You Can Beat It
PublishedEverything costs more in San Francisco. Your rent, your burrito, your parking ticket — and apparently, your basic…
SF's Wellness Studio Scene: Where Vibes Matter More Than Vinyasa
PublishedThere's a quiet revolution happening in San Francisco's yoga and wellness scene, and it has less to do with downward…
Forget the Apps: SF's DIY Social Scene Is Actually Thriving
PublishedHere's something you won't hear from the doom-and-gloom crowd: San Franciscans are actually going outside, meeting each…
Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It: Free Chess and Poetry at SF Libraries This Week
PublishedHere's a radical concept: the government spending your money on something you can actually use and enjoy.
Estrogen Patch Shortage Hits SF Pharmacies — And Patience Is Running Thin
PublishedIf you've been trying to fill a prescription for estradiol patches lately, you already know: good luck.
Mother's Day Isn't Easy for Everyone — And That's Worth Talking About
PublishedMother's Day is this Sunday, and your Instagram feed is about to become a wall-to-wall shrine of brunch photos and…
Pregnant in SF and Can't Find Clothes? Welcome to Retail's Ghost Town
PublishedHere's a fun little market failure for you: San Francisco, a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a…
Want to Work From a Bar in SF? Good Luck With That.
PublishedHere's a simple ask: a quiet bar where you can open a laptop, sip something nice, and knock out some emails in the…
Are We Dating the Same Guy? Bay Area's Vigilante Vetting Group Has a Mean Girl Problem
PublishedIf you've been single in San Francisco for more than five minutes, you've probably heard of "Are We Dating the Same…
The Marina's Networking Industrial Complex Strikes Again
PublishedThere are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and someone in the Marina launching a networking event that promises…
SF's Ghost Storefronts: Why Landlords Would Rather Have Empty Space Than Lower Rent
PublishedWalk down any major corridor in San Francisco — Market Street, parts of the Mission, stretches of SoMa — and you'll…
Happy Earth Day: A Reminder That the Bay Area's Best Feature Is Still Free
PublishedHappy Earth Day, San Francisco. While city officials will no doubt use the occasion to announce some new…
Sidewalk Cyclists Are a Menace — And Nobody's Doing Anything About It
PublishedHere's a fun thought experiment: imagine you're walking down Third Street in the Dogpatch, minding your own business…
The Chonks of Pier 39 Are Out Here Living Their Best Lives — And Paying Zero Rent
PublishedTwo Steller sea lions put on an absolute show for tourists at Pier 39 this afternoon — one industriously clearing deck…