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The Corner That Almost Killed Him Is Now Keeping Him Alive
Published16th and Mission is one of those intersections that politicians love to talk about and rarely do anything meaningful to…
Bay to Breakers 2026: The Annual Battle Between a 'Race' and a City-Wide Party
PublishedBay to Breakers is back, and so is the eternal San Francisco tension: is this an actual athletic event or just a…
The $3,500/Month Closet You Can't Even Walk Into
PublishedThere's a certain dark comedy to paying San Francisco rent — some of the highest in the nation — and still not being…
Your Dial Deserves Better: A Love Letter to Bay Area Independent Radio
PublishedIn an era where Spotify algorithms and podcast networks dominate your earbuds, there's something almost rebelliously…
The $30K Question: Why SF Parents Feel Pressured to Go Private
PublishedHere's a scene playing out at preschool drop-offs across San Francisco right now: parents casually swapping notes about…
The Bay Area's Loneliness Economy: Where Making Friends Costs More Effort Than Making Rent
PublishedHere's a question that has nothing to do with zoning laws or BART delays but might matter more than both: Why is it so…
PG&E's Business Model: Charge More, Deliver Less, Then Turn Off the Lights
PublishedNothing says "world-class utility" quite like warning millions of customers that you're going to deliberately cut their…
The Mission's Best Art Doesn't Need a Six-Figure Grant
PublishedWalk through the Mission District on any given week and you'll stumble across something that no city arts commission…
A 1986 Newspaper Clipping Shows Just How Badly SF Broke Its Own Housing Market
PublishedSomeone was unpacking their grandmother's old boxes from a 1986 move out of the Richmond District and found a newspaper…
Bernal Heights: The $443K Eight-Bedroom That Got Away
PublishedBernal Heights Park remains one of San Francisco's most underrated gems — sweeping views, windswept hilltop vibes, and…
A Buffalonian's Quest for Proper Wings in SF Ends in the Excelsior
PublishedSan Francisco can put a $4 billion roof on a transit center and still not figure out how to make a proper chicken wing.
Question Mark Tavern Keeps Late Night Comedy Alive — No Permits Required to Laugh
PublishedIn a city that increasingly feels like it's regulating the fun out of everything, Question Mark Tavern is doing…
Vinyl Lives: SF's Staxx of Wax Proves Some Things Don't Need an Algorithm
PublishedIn a city that practically worships at the altar of disruption and algorithmic playlists, there's something beautifully…
Golden Gate Fields: Where a Racetrack Goes to Become Another Bay Area Planning Nightmare
PublishedGolden Gate Fields — the storied horse racing track perched on the Albany waterfront — is heading toward its next life.
Free Art Openings Are Thriving in SF — No Taxpayer Subsidy Required
PublishedSan Francisco's art scene doesn't need another bloated municipal grant program to stay alive.
A Vienna Coat, a Club Mix-Up, and a Very San Francisco Mystery
PublishedHere's a small story that probably won't make the evening news but perfectly captures the kind of low-stakes urban…
D4's Candidate Carousel: When 'Law and Order' Only Applies When It's Convenient
PublishedDistrict 4 voters are gearing up for another election cycle, and if the early returns on candidate quality are any…
Golden Gate Comedy Night: SF's Best-Kept Secret for a Good Laugh
PublishedLook, San Francisco could use a laugh right now.
The Most San Francisco Cry for Help: Finding Couples Therapy You Can Actually Afford
PublishedHere's a sentence that perfectly captures the San Francisco experience: you need couples therapy, you're willing to do…
Something Nasty Is Going Around SF — And It's Not Just the Vibes
PublishedIf you've been hacking your lungs out for the past few weeks, congratulations — you're not alone, and no, it's not just…
Your Weekend Doesn't Need a $200 Cover Charge: Three Free-ish Events Worth Your Time
PublishedLook, we get it. San Francisco and the broader Bay Area have a reputation for entertainment options that cost roughly…
The Castro: Still the Kind of Neighborhood Where a Blown Plan Becomes an Adventure
PublishedThere's a quiet test of any great neighborhood: what happens when your plans fall apart and you're suddenly on foot…
KTVU Headshots: A Nostalgic Reminder That Local News Used to Actually Matter
PublishedHere's something you probably didn't know: you can get autographed headshots of KTVU news anchors.
A Love Letter from Maine Reminds Us: SF Still Has It
PublishedIn a media landscape where San Francisco stories tend to involve doom loops, empty office towers, and someone's car…