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80% of U.S. Venture Capital Now Flows to the Bay Area — But Read the Fine Print
PublishedThe Bay Area just hit a staggering milestone: more than 80% of all venture capital invested in U.S.
Amy Goodman Wants You to 'Steal This Story' — But Maybe Check the Receipt First
PublishedAmy Goodman, the veteran host of Democracy Now!, is bringing her documentary celebrating 30 years of the progressive…
Free Art Day at YBCA: A Rare Win for Your Wallet in San Francisco
PublishedHere's something you don't hear often in San Francisco: it's free.
San Francisco Is Basically Starfleet Headquarters — Here's Your Nerd Tourism Guide
PublishedLook, we normally spend our time here yelling about budget deficits and bureaucratic incompetence, but sometimes a…
San Francisco's Best Resource Is Its Weirdos — Let Them Talk
PublishedHere's a radical idea that costs the city exactly zero dollars: let San Franciscans actually talk to each other.
The Coast Starlight: A 24-Hour Adventure That Won't Actually Save You Money
PublishedEvery so often, a San Franciscan looks at flight prices, gasps, and thinks: What about the train?
San Ramon Mold Complaint Highlights the Messy Reality of BMR Housing Oversight
PublishedAllegations are circulating that Equity Residential — one of the largest publicly traded landlords in the country — has…
You Deserve a Spa Day — Here's Where SF and Bay Area Locals Actually Go
PublishedBirthday season is upon us (it's always someone's birthday season), and if your idea of treating yourself involves hot…
BART's Hidden $7.55 Fee You Probably Don't Know About
PublishedHere's a fun little BART gotcha that probably nailed a bunch of riders during yesterday's service disruptions: if you…
Hayward's Biggest Fan Makes a Solid Point — With the Worst Photos Imaginable
PublishedSomeone took to the internet this week to defend Hayward's honor, and honestly?
Cappy Deserves Better Than a Deadline: This Senior Dog Needs a Home by Sunday
PublishedWe don't usually do pet adoption posts. But sometimes a story cuts through the noise, and this one's worth your time…
Weekend Gunfire Tears Through SF — And City Hall's Silence Is Deafening
PublishedSan Francisco police are investigating a burst of weekend gunfire that damaged cars and homes — and if that sentence…
The Hunt for SF's Best Old-School Sub Dressing Is a Noble Quest
PublishedThere are certain things worth fighting for in this city: your parking spot, your rent-controlled lease, and…
Pier 39's Chonkiest Resident Is Living His Best Life on Your Tax-Funded Docks
PublishedIf you haven't checked in on Pier 39's K-Dock lately, you're missing out on San Francisco's most unapologetic…
Hot Cookie Lands on Polk Street, and Yes, the Anatomical Cookies Made the Move Too
PublishedIf you've ever wandered through the Castro with a sweet tooth and a sense of humor, you already know Hot Cookie — the…
Lurie's Layoffs Hurt — But Decades of Bloat Hurt More
PublishedMayor Daniel Lurie stood before the Board of Supervisors this week and called his decision to lay off hundreds of city…
Someone in Portola Vandalized a Car Over a Public Parking Spot. SFPD Probably Won't Show Up.
PublishedHere's a fun little civics refresher for anyone who needs it: you do not own the public street in front of your house.
Free Scratch Art Portrait Workshop: Because Not Everything in SF Has to Cost You $18
PublishedIn a city where a mediocre latte runs you seven bucks and "affordable" has become the punchline of every housing…
Half-Price Tickets to 'Flex' Are the Rare SF Deal That Doesn't Require a Government Subsidy
PublishedIn a city where a burrito costs $18 and a studio apartment runs you $2,800 a month, finding anything at 50% off feels…
Spring Restaurant Week Is Back — Your Wallet's Annual Workout Returns April 10
PublishedSan Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its Spring 2026 edition, running April 10 through 19, and it remains one of…
Free Cooking Classes at UN Plaza? Here's What Biblio Bistro Is Actually About
PublishedThere's a new program popping up at UN Plaza, and for once it isn't another expensive city-funded initiative with a…
California's Abortion Fund Is Going Broke — And Nobody Seems to Have a Plan
PublishedCalifornia's Uncompensated Care Grant Program — the state fund created in 2022 to cover abortion costs for low-income…
A Pedestrian Is Dead, a Mercedes Driver Is in Custody, and SF Needs Answers
PublishedA San Francisco pedestrian is dead after being struck and killed in what police are calling a hit and run — though…
Visiting SF for the First Time? Ditch the Rental Car and Grab a Trader Joe's Tote
PublishedWe see this question pop up constantly, and it's worth addressing head-on: if you're visiting San Francisco for the…