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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Laugh GPT: Because SF Couldn't Just Let Comedy Be Human

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San Francisco now has an AI-powered comedy night.

CultureMay 12, 2026

Cabaret Voltaire at 50: The Industrial Pioneers Who Predicted Our Surveillance-State Soundtrack

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Half a century ago, three guys in Sheffield, England started making music that sounded like a malfunctioning government…

CultureMay 12, 2026

The Hunt for SF's Best Blowout Under $100: A Quest Worth Taking

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Look, we usually cover city budgets and transit disasters around here, but every once in a while a question hits our…

CultureJapantownMay 12, 2026

Free Market, Flash Tattoos, and Formal Wear: Vintage Prom Brings Small Business Energy to SF

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If you've been looking for an excuse to dust off that thrift-store tux or the sequined dress you impulse-bought at…

EventsMay 12, 2026

Solo Dining in SF Is Not Weird — It's a Power Move. Here's Where to Do It.

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Let's settle something once and for all: dining alone at a high-end restaurant is not weird.

FoodMay 12, 2026

Your Couch Isn't a Reset Button: SF's Best Low-Effort Nature Escapes

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Here's a free policy proposal for San Francisco: stop spending millions on wellness programs and just tell people to…

CultureMay 12, 2026

That iPad Tip You Just Left? It Might Not Be Going Where You Think

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You know the drill. You order a $7 drip coffee, the iPad swivels toward you, and suddenly you're choosing between 20%…

GeneralMay 12, 2026

Pelosi Won't Endorse Connie Chan, But She'll Wink Really Hard

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In the political equivalent of "we're not dating, we're just talking," Nancy Pelosi has offered public praise for…

PoliticsMay 12, 2026

110 Years Ago, San Francisco Threw the World's Greatest 'We're Back' Party

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Before the Marina was brunch spots and overpriced one-bedrooms, it was the site of the most audacious flex in San…

CultureMarinaMay 12, 2026

Thirty, Tired, and Treading Water: The Quiet Crisis Hitting SF's 'Successful' Generation

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There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from doing everything "right" and still feeling like you're losing.

HousingMay 12, 2026

Paper Folding: The One Government-Free Activity Left in San Francisco

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Sometimes you just need a break from arguing about bus lanes, budget deficits, and whether your supervisor knows what a…

EventsMay 12, 2026

SF's Best Kept Secret: Free Entertainment That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Fortune

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Here's something you don't hear often in a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of…

EventsMay 12, 2026

Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It: SF Botanical Garden's Free Days Are Back

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Here's a rare case where the city actually gives something back to the people who fund it: the San Francisco Botanical…

EventsGolden Gate ParkMay 12, 2026

An $8K Tooth: The Real Cost of Keeping Your Smile in San Francisco

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You know things are rough when losing a tooth in San Francisco means choosing between your smile and your savings…

GeneralMay 11, 2026

The Most Expensive City in America Wants to Know Why You Don't Have Kids

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Here's a question that apparently still needs answering in 2025: why are people in their late 30s in San Francisco not…

HousingMay 11, 2026

The Definitive SF Souvenir Guide (That Won't Break the Bank or Your Carry-On)

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So you're heading out of town and want to bring back a little piece of San Francisco for your coworkers.

CultureMay 11, 2026

No, Muni Metro Won't Skip Your Underground Stop — But We Get Why You're Nervous

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If you've ever ridden a Muni metro train underground and instinctively yanked that stop-request cord — or frantically…

TransitMay 11, 2026

Go Bananas: SF's Best Banana Desserts Are Worth Every Penny

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Look, we usually spend our time here railing against budget overruns and bureaucratic bloat.

FoodMay 11, 2026

BTS Hits Stanford Stadium and the Bay Area Is Losing Its Mind

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BTS is playing Stanford Stadium this weekend, and if you somehow missed the memo, just look at the frenzy happening…

EventsMay 11, 2026

Angel Island: The Best Hike You're Not Taking

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Here's a free piece of advice that doesn't require a $7 oat milk latte or a $200 monthly gym membership: get yourself…

CultureMay 11, 2026

Xavier Becerra Hit With Campaign Finance Complaint — And the Details Are Thin

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An anonymous complaint has been filed accusing former California Attorney General and current HHS Secretary Xavier…

PoliticsMay 11, 2026

Wiener's Primary Lead Reveals an Inconvenient Truth for SF Progressives

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San Francisco's upcoming congressional primary is shaping up to be less of a horse race and more of a coronation — and…

PoliticsMay 11, 2026

Gubernatorial Candidate's ChatGPT Take Is Cold, But Is He Wrong?

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Gubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco is catching heat for comments about the tragic suicide of Southern California…

PoliticsMay 11, 2026

Another One Gone: Beloved Castro Sushi Spot Eiji Quietly Closes Its Doors

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If you wandered past Eiji in the Castro recently hoping for some of the neighborhood's best sushi, you were met with a…

FoodCastroMay 11, 2026