“I notice the texture of a block — who's been here thirty years, who just moved in.”
Peak San Francisco: Cat on a Leash Spotted in the Mission
PublishedLook, we spend a lot of time around here talking about city budgets, transit meltdowns, and the ever-expanding…
Potluck and a Pop Quiz: East Bay Activists Pair Dinner with 'Radical History'
PublishedThere's a certain flavor of Bay Area event that could only exist here, and this one checks every box: an East Bay…
Want to Swim in the Bay? Here's What You Need to Know Before You Jump In
PublishedThere's something beautifully contrarian about living in one of the most expensive cities in America — where the…
A Blind Professor Wants to Go Kayaking — Why Can't the Bay Area's Tech Make That Easier?
PublishedSomewhere in Berkeley, a blind professor named Zach is trying to do something pretty simple: find people to go hiking…
Golden Gate Park's Quiet Residents Don't Need a Tax Subsidy
PublishedThere's a night heron hanging out at Blue Heron Lake in Golden Gate Park, and honestly, it might be the most fiscally…
SF Comedy Is Thriving — And Your Wallet Doesn't Have to Suffer
PublishedHere's something San Francisco is getting right without spending a dime of taxpayer money: the comedy scene is…
Chonkers Has Left the Wharf, and Fisherman's Wharf Just Lost Its Best Employee
PublishedIf you've visited Fisherman's Wharf in recent months, you know the real star attraction isn't the sourdough bread bowls…
SF International Arts Festival Returns in 2026 — Here's What We Know So Far
PublishedThe SF International Arts Festival is gearing up for its 2026 edition, and early lineup announcements suggest the…
SF Public Library Picks 'They Called Us Enemy' for One Book One Coast — Here's Why It Matters
PublishedThe San Francisco Public Library has announced its pick for the 2026 "One Book, One Coast" community reading program…
Yeehaw, San Francisco: Line Dancing Is Having a Moment
PublishedLook, we know what you're thinking. Line dancing? In San Francisco? The city of artisanal toast, tech bros in Patagonia…
Skip the Overpriced SF Tourist Traps — The USS Hornet Is Right Across the Bay
PublishedIf you've lived in the Bay Area for more than a year and haven't visited the USS Hornet, you're doing it wrong.
The Bay Area's Newest SNL Star Is From — Brace Yourselves — Livermore
PublishedThe Bay Area has a new claim to fame on the late-night comedy stage: Ashley Padilla, the 32-year-old breakout star on…
The Best $15 You'll Spend in SF Is a Dumb Antenna on Your TV
PublishedIn a city where your average streaming stack — Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+, Peacock, whatever new one launched this…
A Secret Cowboy Nut Wrestling League Is Apparently a Thing in the Bay Area
PublishedLook, we try to keep you informed about the things that matter in this city — housing costs, transit failures…
When San Francisco Threw the Greatest Party on Earth — And Built a Whole Neighborhood Doing It
PublishedOne hundred and ten years ago, San Francisco did something unthinkable by today's standards: it built an entire world's…
140 Years Ago, SF's Chinese Laundrymen Took on City Hall — And Won at the Supreme Court
PublishedBefore the civil rights movement had a name, before landmark cases like Brown v.
The Asian Art Museum Wants You to Actually Show Up for AAPI Heritage Month
PublishedMay is AAPI Heritage Month, and if your celebration typically maxes out at ordering pho and calling it a day, the Asian…
Forget the Gym Membership: SF's Dance Class Scene Is Having a Moment
PublishedHere's something refreshing: San Franciscans are spending their money on something that doesn't involve a $22 smoothie…
Where Did All the Lesbian Bars Go? SF's Queer Nightlife Has a Supply Problem
PublishedHere's a question that should embarrass a city that prides itself on being the global capital of LGBTQ+ culture: a…
The Ghost of Soda Past: Potrero's Mid-Century Shasta Sign Refuses to Die
PublishedAt 425 Potrero Avenue, a faded advertisement for Shasta soda clings to the side of a building like it's got a lease it…
The SF Symphony Is Still World-Class — So Why Can't More People Afford to Go?
PublishedHere's something you don't hear enough about in a city obsessed with tech launches and housing battles: San Francisco…
Forget Bumble: SF Singles Are Now Meeting at Secret Morning Coffee Raves
PublishedSomewhere in San Francisco right now, single people are waking up early — voluntarily — to dance with strangers before…
Roam Gallery Brings Art Where You Least Expect It — And That's the Point
PublishedSan Francisco has no shortage of galleries, murals, and art spaces competing for your attention.
Half Moon Bay's Redondo Beach: The Hidden Gem You're Probably Driving Past
PublishedLook, we love San Francisco's beaches. But let's be honest — Ocean Beach in July feels like standing inside a…
Free Saturdays at the de Young and Legion of Honor? Here's What You're Missing
PublishedHere's a genuinely good deal that too few Bay Area residents seem to know about: every Saturday, the de Young Museum in…
Russian Hill, 1875: When San Francisco's Most Expensive Dirt Was Actually Just Dirt
PublishedBefore the million-dollar condos, the Instagram-worthy Lombard Street tourists, and the $18 cocktail bars, Russian Hill…
Before the Joggers: Crissy Field's Wild Journey From Marsh to Airfield and Back Again
PublishedThere's a 1964 photo of Crissy Field floating around that's worth a double-take.
Stanford's ASHA Throws One of the Bay Area's Most Colorful Parties — And You Probably Missed It
PublishedIf you spent your weekend doom-scrolling through City Hall budget reports (relatable), you missed one of the most…
Want a New Roommate Who Won't Steal Your Leftovers? Petco Sunnyvale Has 20+ Options
PublishedLook, we usually spend our time here yelling about budget deficits and transit delays, but sometimes you just need a…
Cal State Sonoma Is Dying. Maybe It's Time to Let It Evolve.
PublishedSonoma State University in Rohnert Park has a problem that no amount of branding refreshes or inspirational press…