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Vol. IIINo. 184
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Your Girls' Night Mexican Food Guide: Where to Actually Go in SF

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Look, we love a good "where should I eat" question because it gives us an excuse to talk about SF's food scene — which…

FoodMissionMay 6, 2026

Hayley Williams Hits SF Sunday — And Someone's Got a Spare Ticket at Face Value

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In a city where concert tickets regularly get scalped at 3x markup before the artist even finishes soundcheck, here's a…

EventsMay 6, 2026

This Is What Community Looks Like (No Tax Dollars Required)

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Sometimes the best things in San Francisco don't cost taxpayers a dime.

CultureMay 6, 2026

The Roach Trap: When Rent Control Locks You In With Six-Legged Roommates

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Here's the cruel joke of San Francisco's housing market in 2025: you can have a great apartment or you can have…

HousingMission DistrictMay 6, 2026

The City in Oil: A Local Artist Reminds Us What's Worth Celebrating

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In a town where the discourse is dominated by budget deficits, transit meltdowns, and the eternal housing crisis…

CultureAlamo SquareMay 6, 2026

SF Politicians Condemn ICE at SFO — But the Facts Tell a More Complicated Story

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San Francisco's elected officials are once again racing to the microphones to condemn federal immigration enforcement —…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

The Bay Area Will Not Give Up on Mochi the Bird

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In a city where people can't agree on whether to build a duplex, the Bay Area has found something approaching…

CultureMay 6, 2026

California's Social Media Ban for Kids Sounds Great Until You Think About It for Five Minutes

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California is pushing forward with a bill that would ban kids under 16 from accessing social media.

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

Another Crash on the Fremont/Folsom Exit — And a 35-Minute Wait for an Ambulance

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Yet another vehicle slammed into the divider on the Fremont/Folsom Street freeway exit this week, skidding down the…

TransitSoMaMay 6, 2026

Xavier Becerra's Fossil Fuel Loyalty Shouldn't Surprise Anyone

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If you've been paying attention to Xavier Becerra's career — from his years representing parts of Los Angeles to his…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

Connie Chan's Record vs. Her Rhetoric: The Receipts Don't Lie

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Here's a novel concept in San Francisco politics: actually checking whether an elected official did the things they…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

Chonkito Has Arrived: Pier 39's Second Celebrity Sea Lion Is Making Waves

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In a city where the Board of Supervisors can't agree on how to fill a pothole, at least the sea lions at Pier 39…

CultureFisherman's WharfMay 6, 2026

Stonestown Has Become a Gauntlet of Clipboard Warriors and We're Over It

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If you've tried to grab groceries at the Stonestown Trader Joe's recently — or walk into Target, Whole Foods, or…

GeneralStonestownMay 6, 2026

Half of Muni Riders Don't Pay. Lurie Finally Wants to Do Something About It.

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Here's a number that should make every paying Muni rider's blood boil: SFMTA estimates that nearly half of all Muni…

TransitMay 6, 2026

Only in SF: A Fountain Literally Caught Fire

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We need to talk about the fact that a fountain — a structure whose entire job is to hold water — somehow caught fire in…

GeneralMay 6, 2026

Hardcore Shows, Zero Bureaucracy: How Nonprofit Punk Is Keeping SF's DIY Soul Alive

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In a city where a permit to breathe probably costs $400 and requires three hearings, the Bay Area's nonprofit hardcore…

CultureMay 6, 2026

Former Nonprofit Head Shows Up to Court Without a Lawyer — What Could Go Wrong?

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James Spingola, the former nonprofit executive accused of financial crimes, made a court appearance this week — and…

PoliticsMay 6, 2026

BART's Lost and Found: A Rare Feel-Good Moment on the Richmond Line

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In a transit system more often associated with fare evasion, safety concerns, and budget shortfalls, here's a small…

TransitMay 6, 2026

An SF Baker Just Made the Most Extra Cake on Television

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Somewhere between the emotional chaos and questionable life choices that define Euphoria, Season 3 managed to sneak in…

CultureMay 6, 2026

The Hamburger Project Goes From Smash to Trash

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Well, that was a short run. Hamburger Project, the smashburger spot at 598 Guerrero in the Mission, has closed its…

FoodMission DistrictMay 6, 2026

Get In, Loser, We're Going to the Theater

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Look, we know SF has a reputation for a lot of things — sourdough bread, fog discourse, and arguing about housing on…

CultureMay 6, 2026

Why a Smarter AI Might Actually Be Good News for Cybersecurity (For Once)

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In a tech landscape where every other headline is about data breaches, ransomware attacks, and your grandma's email…

TechMay 6, 2026

Buster Posey Just Put the Giants' Biggest Contracts on Notice — and It's About Time

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There's a saying in business: you don't reward failure just because the contract says so.

SportsMay 6, 2026

Why Is It So Hard to Fill an ADHD Prescription in San Francisco?

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Here's something that shouldn't be complicated but somehow is: filling a legal prescription for ADHD medication in San…

GeneralMay 6, 2026