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Vol. IIINo. 184
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The AMC Kabuki Movie Club SF Didn't Know It Needed

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Here's a fun little counterpoint to every doom-and-gloom "San Francisco is dead" take you've seen this year: people are…

CultureJapantownApril 12, 2026

Lafayette Park: Still Gorgeous, Still Making Coffee Shop Workers Jealous

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There are days when San Francisco reminds you exactly why people pay absurd rents, endure bureaucratic nonsense, and…

CulturePacific HeightsApril 12, 2026

Bayview Opera House Keeps the Open Mic Tradition Alive — And It's Free

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Here's something San Francisco still gets right: community events that cost exactly zero taxpayer-subsidized dollars to…

CultureBayviewApril 12, 2026

The Back Room: A Decade of Doing Live Music Right — Without a Dime of Public Money

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In a city where arts organizations routinely line up for grants, subsidies, and taxpayer-funded "cultural preservation"…

CultureApril 12, 2026

Stop Scaring Grandma: The Billionaire Tax Debate Deserves Honesty From Everyone

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Here's a tale as old as American politics: a tax proposal surfaces, and immediately both sides start lying through…

PoliticsApril 12, 2026

Vinyl Lives: Record Store Day 2026 Is Coming, and SF's Shops Deserve Your Dollars

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Record Store Day 2026 is on the horizon, and this year's lineup includes a tantalizing '1983' themed release that's…

CultureApril 12, 2026

Nature Did Something Right Today: A Rainbow Over the Bay

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In a city where everything seems to cost too much, take too long, or require a permit, Mother Nature reminded us…

GeneralApril 12, 2026

Your Parking Spot Isn't Yours If It's Not in Writing — Welcome to SF Tenant Law

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Here's a scenario that's playing out across San Francisco right now: You've been parking in your building's garage…

HousingApril 12, 2026

Ditch the Boring Happy Hour: SF Bars Where You Can Actually Do Something

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Let's be honest — the standard after-work happy hour is tired.

FoodApril 12, 2026

Wind Chimes: The Neighbor Dispute That Proves Some People Just Want to Watch the World Jingle

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There are certain San Francisco neighbor conflicts that are uniquely maddening — not because they're serious, but…

HousingApril 12, 2026

When the Internet Goes Down, So Does San Francisco's Ability to Buy Chocolate

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An internet service outage hit parts of San Francisco Saturday afternoon, and while most of us just refreshed our…

GeneralRichmond DistrictApril 12, 2026

Plane Crashes at San Carlos Airport After Botched Takeoff

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A small aircraft crashed at San Carlos Airport over the weekend after what witnesses describe as a failed takeoff…

GeneralApril 12, 2026

San Francisco Has a Leash Law. Maybe Someone Should Enforce It.

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Here's a fun little civics lesson for the growing number of San Franciscans who seem to have forgotten: leash laws…

GeneralApril 12, 2026

The Palace of Fine Arts: SF's Best Free Attraction (No Tax Dollars Required... Well, Almost)

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There's something deeply satisfying about a piece of San Francisco that just works.

CultureMarinaApril 12, 2026

The Most Important Piece of Land in San Francisco That Nobody Talks About

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Nestled in the Presidio, overlooking the Golden Gate, sits a place that doesn't ask for your Instagram likes.

CulturePresidioApril 12, 2026

The Skyline Still Slaps — Even If the City Can't Get Its Act Together

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Say what you will about San Francisco — and we say plenty — but this city at dusk is still one of the most breathtaking…

CultureDowntownApril 12, 2026

Your Instacart Shopper Does Not Care About Your Strawberries

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Here's a scene that played out recently at a San Francisco Costco that should surprise absolutely no one: An Instacart…

FoodApril 12, 2026

The San Jose Flea Market Is Still the Best Free-Market Experience in the Bay

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Want to see capitalism working exactly the way it should?

CultureApril 12, 2026

Berkeley's Gilman Brewery Throws the Craft Fair Punk Rock Actually Deserves

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If your idea of a craft fair involves doilies and passive-aggressive comments from someone's aunt about her hand-poured…

EventsApril 12, 2026

Berkeley Jam Spring Fling 2026: A Community Event That Doesn't Need a Government Grant

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Spring is here, and so is Berkeley Jam's Spring Fling 2026 — one of those grassroots community events that reminds you…

EventsApril 12, 2026

SF Restaurant Week Returns April 10-19: Your Wallet's Favorite Time to Eat Out

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San Francisco Restaurant Week is back for its Spring 2026 run, stretching from April 10 through April 19, and if you've…

FoodApril 12, 2026

$6 Tasting Tickets? Taste of Thrive City Might Be SF's Best Food Deal This Year

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Here's something you don't hear often in a city where a bowl of ramen can set you back $22: a food event with $6…

FoodMission BayApril 12, 2026

North Beach Is Throwing a Giant Garage Sale and Block Party — And Honestly, This Is How Community Should Work

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Mark your calendars, North Beach lovers.

EventsNorth BeachApril 12, 2026

North Beach and Beyond: Where to Actually Find Great Italian in SF

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Look, if you live in North Beach, you already know the neighborhood is practically Little Italy's West Coast cousin.

FoodNorth BeachApril 12, 2026