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80% of U.S. Venture Capital Now Flows to the Bay Area — But Read the Fine Print

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The Bay Area just hit a staggering milestone: more than 80% of all venture capital invested in U.S.

TechApril 15, 2026

Amy Goodman Wants You to 'Steal This Story' — But Maybe Check the Receipt First

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Amy Goodman, the veteran host of Democracy Now!, is bringing her documentary celebrating 30 years of the progressive…

CultureMission DistrictApril 15, 2026

Free Art Day at YBCA: A Rare Win for Your Wallet in San Francisco

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Here's something you don't hear often in San Francisco: it's free.

CultureSoMaApril 15, 2026

San Francisco Is Basically Starfleet Headquarters — Here's Your Nerd Tourism Guide

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Look, we normally spend our time here yelling about budget deficits and bureaucratic incompetence, but sometimes a…

CultureApril 15, 2026

San Francisco's Best Resource Is Its Weirdos — Let Them Talk

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Here's a radical idea that costs the city exactly zero dollars: let San Franciscans actually talk to each other.

CultureApril 15, 2026

The Coast Starlight: A 24-Hour Adventure That Won't Actually Save You Money

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Every so often, a San Franciscan looks at flight prices, gasps, and thinks: What about the train?

TransitApril 15, 2026

San Ramon Mold Complaint Highlights the Messy Reality of BMR Housing Oversight

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Allegations are circulating that Equity Residential — one of the largest publicly traded landlords in the country — has…

HousingApril 15, 2026

You Deserve a Spa Day — Here's Where SF and Bay Area Locals Actually Go

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Birthday season is upon us (it's always someone's birthday season), and if your idea of treating yourself involves hot…

CultureApril 15, 2026

BART's Hidden $7.55 Fee You Probably Don't Know About

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Here's a fun little BART gotcha that probably nailed a bunch of riders during yesterday's service disruptions: if you…

TransitApril 15, 2026

Hayward's Biggest Fan Makes a Solid Point — With the Worst Photos Imaginable

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Someone took to the internet this week to defend Hayward's honor, and honestly?

GeneralApril 15, 2026

Cappy Deserves Better Than a Deadline: This Senior Dog Needs a Home by Sunday

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We don't usually do pet adoption posts. But sometimes a story cuts through the noise, and this one's worth your time…

GeneralApril 15, 2026

Weekend Gunfire Tears Through SF — And City Hall's Silence Is Deafening

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San Francisco police are investigating a burst of weekend gunfire that damaged cars and homes — and if that sentence…

PoliticsWestern AdditionApril 15, 2026

The Hunt for SF's Best Old-School Sub Dressing Is a Noble Quest

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There are certain things worth fighting for in this city: your parking spot, your rent-controlled lease, and…

FoodWest PortalApril 15, 2026

Pier 39's Chonkiest Resident Is Living His Best Life on Your Tax-Funded Docks

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If you haven't checked in on Pier 39's K-Dock lately, you're missing out on San Francisco's most unapologetic…

CultureFisherman's WharfApril 15, 2026

Hot Cookie Lands on Polk Street, and Yes, the Anatomical Cookies Made the Move Too

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If you've ever wandered through the Castro with a sweet tooth and a sense of humor, you already know Hot Cookie — the…

FoodPolk GulchApril 15, 2026

Lurie's Layoffs Hurt — But Decades of Bloat Hurt More

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Mayor Daniel Lurie stood before the Board of Supervisors this week and called his decision to lay off hundreds of city…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

Someone in Portola Vandalized a Car Over a Public Parking Spot. SFPD Probably Won't Show Up.

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Here's a fun little civics refresher for anyone who needs it: you do not own the public street in front of your house.

GeneralPortolaApril 15, 2026

Free Scratch Art Portrait Workshop: Because Not Everything in SF Has to Cost You $18

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In a city where a mediocre latte runs you seven bucks and "affordable" has become the punchline of every housing…

CultureApril 15, 2026

Half-Price Tickets to 'Flex' Are the Rare SF Deal That Doesn't Require a Government Subsidy

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In a city where a burrito costs $18 and a studio apartment runs you $2,800 a month, finding anything at 50% off feels…

CultureApril 15, 2026

Spring Restaurant Week Is Back — Your Wallet's Annual Workout Returns April 10

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San Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its Spring 2026 edition, running April 10 through 19, and it remains one of…

FoodApril 15, 2026

Free Cooking Classes at UN Plaza? Here's What Biblio Bistro Is Actually About

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There's a new program popping up at UN Plaza, and for once it isn't another expensive city-funded initiative with a…

FoodCivic CenterApril 15, 2026

California's Abortion Fund Is Going Broke — And Nobody Seems to Have a Plan

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California's Uncompensated Care Grant Program — the state fund created in 2022 to cover abortion costs for low-income…

PoliticsApril 15, 2026

A Pedestrian Is Dead, a Mercedes Driver Is in Custody, and SF Needs Answers

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A San Francisco pedestrian is dead after being struck and killed in what police are calling a hit and run — though…

PoliticsApril 14, 2026

Visiting SF for the First Time? Ditch the Rental Car and Grab a Trader Joe's Tote

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We see this question pop up constantly, and it's worth addressing head-on: if you're visiting San Francisco for the…

CultureApril 14, 2026