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Vol. IIINo. 184
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The SF Skyline Still Has It — But Can You Afford to Stare at It?

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There's no denying it: San Francisco's skyline at night is genuinely stunning.

CultureApril 16, 2026

Finally, a Beer You Can Afford: Two Pitchers Promises SF's Cheapest Pints

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In a city where a single IPA can run you $12 before tip — and where a modest studio apartment costs more than a…

FoodApril 16, 2026

When San Francisco's Asian Americans Said 'Not in Our Name' — A 1969 Snapshot Worth Remembering

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Before the phrase "intersectionality" ever entered a college syllabus, Asian Americans in San Francisco were already…

CultureApril 16, 2026

SF Reports First Case of More Severe Mpox Strain — Here's What We Actually Know

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San Francisco has confirmed its first case of a more severe strain of mpox, and before the panic cycle kicks into high…

GeneralApril 16, 2026

Surprise! Another 55-Hour Freeway Closure Is Coming for Your Weekend

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Hope you weren't planning on going anywhere this weekend.

TransitApril 16, 2026

18 Miles, Zero Tax Dollars: The SF Crosstown Trail Is the Best Free Thing This City Offers

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In a city where a mediocre lunch runs you $22 and a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of…

CultureApril 16, 2026

The Great Bag Handle Crisis: When Tariffs Hit You Right in the Groceries

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If you've recently loaded up at Safeway and noticed your paper bags feel flimsier — specifically, missing those little…

GeneralApril 16, 2026

Sunny Sunday at the Golden Gate: A Rare Reminder of What Makes This City Worth the Price Tag

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San Francisco pulled off something remarkable this Sunday: it was actually sunny.

CulturePresidioApril 16, 2026

Lurie's $25M Downtown Bet: Philanthropy or Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound?

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A nonprofit aligned with Mayor Daniel Lurie is rolling out a $25 million fund aimed at luring businesses into the ghost…

PoliticsUnion SquareApril 16, 2026

The Governor's Race Just Got Interesting: Becerra Surges as Swalwell Fades to Irrelevance

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Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign is over, and if you blinked, you might have missed it entirely.

PoliticsApril 16, 2026

$5 Million and Counting: Saikat Chakrabarti Is Buying the Most Expensive House Seat You've Never Heard Of

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Saikat Chakrabarti — the tech millionaire, former chief of staff to AOC, and self-described progressive — has already…

PoliticsApril 16, 2026

The Mission's Cultural Canvas Gets Fresh Paint — But Is the Neighborhood Losing Its Anchors?

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The Mission District is getting a new round of murals on Wiese Street, pop-up vendors are teaming up to share space…

CultureMission DistrictApril 16, 2026

Great Highway Opponents Go Full CEQA: The Appeal That Won't Die

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You have to admire the persistence, if not the strategy.

PoliticsOuter SunsetApril 16, 2026

Steph Curry Refuses to Let the Warriors Die — And San Francisco Should Be Grateful

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If you've been around the Bay long enough, you know this feeling.

SportsApril 16, 2026

The $5 Million Question: When Did Buying a Congressional Seat Become Normal?

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San Francisco's political class is in rare form this cycle, and your wallet should be nervous.

PoliticsApril 16, 2026

San Francisco's Underground Jazz Scene Is Alive — If You Know Where to Look

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Here's something city hall won't put in a press release: one of the best things about San Francisco doesn't cost…

CultureNorth BeachApril 16, 2026

An Oakland Teacher Says AI Is a Con Job. She's Half Right.

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An Oakland high school teacher is making waves with a bold stance: she actively discourages her students from using…

CultureApril 16, 2026

San Francisco Is a Walking City — So Why Does It Feel Like an Obstacle Course?

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San Francisco is, by almost any measure, one of the best walking cities in America.

CultureApril 16, 2026

A James Beard Pastry Chef Is Quietly Cooking Up a Comeback in a Dogpatch Basement

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In a city where restaurant closures have become a near-daily headline and small business owners are fleeing over permit…

FoodDogpatchApril 16, 2026

SF Goes YIMBY and Progressives Are Panicking — Good

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Something remarkable is happening in San Francisco: the city is actually trying to make it easier to build housing.

HousingApril 16, 2026

SFUSD Promised a Reading Revolution. Kids Are Still Falling Behind.

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San Francisco Unified School District made big promises about fixing how it teaches kids to read.

PoliticsApril 16, 2026

Even the British Empire Is Giving Up on San Francisco Real Estate

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When a real estate dynasty that has survived the English Civil War, two World Wars, and four centuries of British…

HousingApril 16, 2026

Motown Mondays Is Great — But What If You Can't Do Mondays?

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If you've never been to Motown Mondays at Madrone Art Bar in the Lower Haight, you're missing one of San Francisco's…

CultureLower HaightApril 16, 2026

Bay Area Millennials Aren't Having Kids — And It's Not Just the Vibes

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Here's a question that shouldn't be controversial but somehow still is: why aren't Bay Area millennials having kids?

HousingApril 16, 2026