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Laugh GPT: Because SF Couldn't Just Let Comedy Be Human
PublishedSan Francisco now has an AI-powered comedy night.
Cabaret Voltaire at 50: The Industrial Pioneers Who Predicted Our Surveillance-State Soundtrack
PublishedHalf a century ago, three guys in Sheffield, England started making music that sounded like a malfunctioning government…
The Hunt for SF's Best Blowout Under $100: A Quest Worth Taking
PublishedLook, we usually cover city budgets and transit disasters around here, but every once in a while a question hits our…
Free Market, Flash Tattoos, and Formal Wear: Vintage Prom Brings Small Business Energy to SF
PublishedIf you've been looking for an excuse to dust off that thrift-store tux or the sequined dress you impulse-bought at…
Solo Dining in SF Is Not Weird — It's a Power Move. Here's Where to Do It.
PublishedLet's settle something once and for all: dining alone at a high-end restaurant is not weird.
Your Couch Isn't a Reset Button: SF's Best Low-Effort Nature Escapes
PublishedHere's a free policy proposal for San Francisco: stop spending millions on wellness programs and just tell people to…
That iPad Tip You Just Left? It Might Not Be Going Where You Think
PublishedYou know the drill. You order a $7 drip coffee, the iPad swivels toward you, and suddenly you're choosing between 20%…
Pelosi Won't Endorse Connie Chan, But She'll Wink Really Hard
PublishedIn the political equivalent of "we're not dating, we're just talking," Nancy Pelosi has offered public praise for…
110 Years Ago, San Francisco Threw the World's Greatest 'We're Back' Party
PublishedBefore the Marina was brunch spots and overpriced one-bedrooms, it was the site of the most audacious flex in San…
Thirty, Tired, and Treading Water: The Quiet Crisis Hitting SF's 'Successful' Generation
PublishedThere's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from doing everything "right" and still feeling like you're losing.
Paper Folding: The One Government-Free Activity Left in San Francisco
PublishedSometimes you just need a break from arguing about bus lanes, budget deficits, and whether your supervisor knows what a…
SF's Best Kept Secret: Free Entertainment That Doesn't Cost Taxpayers a Fortune
PublishedHere's something you don't hear often in a city where a one-bedroom apartment costs more than a mortgage in most of…
Your Tax Dollars Already Paid for It: SF Botanical Garden's Free Days Are Back
PublishedHere's a rare case where the city actually gives something back to the people who fund it: the San Francisco Botanical…
An $8K Tooth: The Real Cost of Keeping Your Smile in San Francisco
PublishedYou know things are rough when losing a tooth in San Francisco means choosing between your smile and your savings…
The Most Expensive City in America Wants to Know Why You Don't Have Kids
PublishedHere's a question that apparently still needs answering in 2025: why are people in their late 30s in San Francisco not…
The Definitive SF Souvenir Guide (That Won't Break the Bank or Your Carry-On)
PublishedSo you're heading out of town and want to bring back a little piece of San Francisco for your coworkers.
No, Muni Metro Won't Skip Your Underground Stop — But We Get Why You're Nervous
PublishedIf you've ever ridden a Muni metro train underground and instinctively yanked that stop-request cord — or frantically…
Go Bananas: SF's Best Banana Desserts Are Worth Every Penny
PublishedLook, we usually spend our time here railing against budget overruns and bureaucratic bloat.
BTS Hits Stanford Stadium and the Bay Area Is Losing Its Mind
PublishedBTS is playing Stanford Stadium this weekend, and if you somehow missed the memo, just look at the frenzy happening…
Angel Island: The Best Hike You're Not Taking
PublishedHere's a free piece of advice that doesn't require a $7 oat milk latte or a $200 monthly gym membership: get yourself…
Xavier Becerra Hit With Campaign Finance Complaint — And the Details Are Thin
PublishedAn anonymous complaint has been filed accusing former California Attorney General and current HHS Secretary Xavier…
Wiener's Primary Lead Reveals an Inconvenient Truth for SF Progressives
PublishedSan Francisco's upcoming congressional primary is shaping up to be less of a horse race and more of a coronation — and…
Gubernatorial Candidate's ChatGPT Take Is Cold, But Is He Wrong?
PublishedGubernatorial candidate Chad Bianco is catching heat for comments about the tragic suicide of Southern California…
Another One Gone: Beloved Castro Sushi Spot Eiji Quietly Closes Its Doors
PublishedIf you wandered past Eiji in the Castro recently hoping for some of the neighborhood's best sushi, you were met with a…