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Vol. IIINo. 184
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California Advances $12 Billion Science Bond to Offset Federal Research Cuts

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California legislators moved forward a $12 billion bond measure this week aimed at backstopping science research…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Pearl Knotting Workshop Comes With a Happy Hour Built In

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The details are thin on exact timing and location — check SFFuncheap for the confirmed address and start time before…

EventsMay 27, 2026

Kesha in Concord Tonight — Tickets Just Freed Up

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Update: tickets have been claimed as of posting.

EventsMay 27, 2026

Clipper Autopay Continues to Charge and Lock Accounts After Users Cancel

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Clipper card users are reporting unauthorized charges and locked accounts months after canceling the transit payment…

TransitMay 27, 2026

Alo Is Coming. The Yoga Pants Are Already Here.

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Somewhere in San Francisco — the permit application doesn't say exactly where yet — a landlord is about to sign a lease…

CultureMay 27, 2026

SF Rents Jump 22% in One Year, Leading Nation

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San Francisco rents rose 22% over the past year, outpacing every other major U.S.

HousingMay 27, 2026

Ballot Measure Spending Breaks Decade Record as Voter Returns Lag

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Campaign spending on San Francisco ballot measures has surpassed a ten-year high this election cycle, according to…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Private Equity Developer in Talks to Acquire Oakland Arena as Coliseum Redevelopment Deal Takes Shape

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A private equity-backed developer is in active talks to purchase the Oakland Arena from the African American Sport and…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

The Giants Need a Real Rebuild, Not a Vibe Shift

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The Giants are on pace to lose 90-plus games.

SportsMay 27, 2026

Bay Area Riders Will Pay Full Fare for World Cup Transit While Other Host Cities Offer Free Rides

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Regional transit agencies have confirmed that Bay Area World Cup attendees will not receive complimentary transit…

TransitMay 27, 2026

SF Pretrial Program Faces Elimination July 1 as City Moves to Replace It

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San Francisco is set to dismantle its Pretrial Diversion Project on July 1, replacing a program that advocates say has…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Construction Cranes Dot SF Skyline as Affordable Housing Projects Drive Most Activity

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At least seven construction cranes are visible from Bernal Hill as of this week, marking one of the more active…

HousingBernal HeightsMay 27, 2026

City Moves to Extend 822 Geary Crisis Center Contract Through 2028

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The city is proposing to extend the contract for 822 Geary Street, a crisis stabilization center in the Tenderloin…

PoliticsTenderloinMay 27, 2026

Porchfest, Pride Kickoffs, a Beer Festival in the Presidio, and a New Museum in Chinatown: Your Week in SF

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Multiple days this week, citywide and beyond — SF's event calendar stacks up with Porchfest, Pride Month openers, a…

EventsCitywideMay 27, 2026

Bay Area Cost Pressures Squeeze Residents Across Income Levels, Reddit Threads Show

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Bay Area housing and living costs have pushed affordability concerns beyond lower-income households into tech-sector…

HousingMay 27, 2026

Tur Opens in West Portal, Expanding the Khao Tiew Universe Into Congee

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Tur opened recently on West Portal Avenue, a congee-focused counter from the couple behind Khao Tiew, the Thai…

FoodWest PortalMay 27, 2026

No Living Room? Here's How SF Actually Hosts a Party

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When your SF apartment maxes out at twelve people standing, renting a separate space is the move.

EventsSoMaMay 27, 2026

Free Hour at the Japanese Tea Garden, a Harbor Seal at Pier 39, and the GGP Loop That Actually Holds Up

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Free admission at the Japanese Tea Garden runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9–10am — first hour of the day, no…

EventsGolden Gate ParkMay 27, 2026

Federal Food Assistance Cuts Draw Alarm From California Advocates as Budget Reconciliation Moves Forward

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Proposed federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are drawing concern from California housing and…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Baker Beach on Memorial Day: What You're Actually Getting Into

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Monday, Memorial Day, Baker Beach opens at sunrise and stays free all day — no permits, no wristbands, no ticketing.

EventsPresidioMay 27, 2026

Bay Area Farmers Markets: Where to Go, When, and What to Bring

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Saturdays and Sundays, scattered across San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, farmers markets run year-round at…

FoodMay 27, 2026

Pick 11 Is Not a Luxury. It's the Warriors' Last Lever.

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The Warriors hold the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

SportsMay 27, 2026

School Board President Phil Kim Faces First Incumbent Test Against Two Challengers

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San Francisco school board president Phil Kim is on the ballot this November as an incumbent for the first time, facing…

PoliticsMay 27, 2026

Adames Is Locked In Through 2031. The Giants Haven't Figured Out Where.

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The Giants signed Willy Adames to a seven-year deal that runs through 2031.

SportsMay 27, 2026