“I notice the texture of a block — who's been here thirty years, who just moved in.”
Forget the Apps: A Missed Connection at AMC Kabuki Reminds Us Romance Isn't Dead
PublishedIn a city where people swipe through human beings like they're browsing DoorDash menus, someone out there is trying to…
A Janky Cat Needs You: Why Senior Pet Adoption Is the Most Libertarian Thing You Can Do
PublishedLook, we usually spend our column inches grilling City Hall over budget bloat and transit disasters.
The SF Guide to Shaking Off the Fog (The Emotional Kind)
PublishedWe all know about San Francisco's famous marine layer — that gray blanket that rolls in and just sits there.
A Cable Car, Free Tickets, and a Reminder That SF Still Has Soul
PublishedIn a city that often makes headlines for all the wrong reasons — budget blowouts, bureaucratic dysfunction, streets…
Shipyard Open Studios 2026: The Best Case for Less Government in the Arts
PublishedEvery year, the Hunters Point Shipyard opens its studio doors and reminds San Francisco what happens when you give…
Kearny Street Sunsets: The One Thing City Hall Can't Ruin
PublishedSay what you will about San Francisco — and we say plenty — but this city still knows how to put on a show when the sun…
The Civic Center Farmers Market, Captured in Brushstrokes Instead of Budget Reports
PublishedThere's something quietly radical about someone spending their lunch break painting the Civic Center Farmers Market.
Welcome to SF: A Survival Guide for New Arrivals Who Actually Want to Thrive
PublishedEvery week, another bright-eyed transplant lands in San Francisco and asks the internet for advice.
The Influencer-to-Festival Pipeline Is Getting Out of Hand
PublishedLook, we respect the hustle. We really do. In a world where everyone's trying to monetize their personal brand…
A Dirty Martini, a Sidewalk Nap, and the Marina's Unlikely Good Samaritan
PublishedLook, we're not here to judge. The Balboa Cafe has been turning responsible adults into sidewalk sleepers since 1913…
Have You Seen Don Heusos? The Mission's Most Wanted Missing Person(a)
PublishedIf you were walking down 24th and Bryant recently, you may have spotted a missing poster that stopped you in your…
Can't Sleep? Drive to SF. The City's Sunrise Game Remains Undefeated.
PublishedHere's something San Francisco doesn't charge you for, doesn't require a permit for, and the Board of Supervisors…
SFMOMA Painting Leads Strangers to Their Biological Father — You Can't Make This Up
PublishedSan Francisco has no shortage of strange-but-true stories, but this one might take the cake.
A Half-Century Love Story That Shaped San Francisco's Classical Music Legacy
PublishedSome love stories are quiet. Some reshape entire cultural institutions. The story of Michael Tilson Thomas and Joshua…
Support Local: The Bay Area's Creative Scene Deserves Your Attention
PublishedHere's something that won't cost taxpayers a dime and doesn't require a single committee meeting: supporting Bay Area…
You Don't Need Another Activity — You Need Actual Friends
PublishedHere's a very San Francisco problem: a guy in his late 20s, new to the city, has volleyball leagues, salsa nights, gym…
Lost Connection at AMC Kabuki: SF's Most Wholesome Missed Connection Just Dropped
PublishedLook, we normally cover city hall fumbles and transit meltdowns around here.
Namaste in the Nave: SF's Latest Attempt to Make Art 'Accessible' Involves Downward Dog
PublishedLook, we're not against yoga. We're not against art galleries. But the continued blurring of every cultural institution…
The Last Sears in California Is Thriving in Concord — Thanks to Nostalgia Tourism
PublishedIn an era where government-subsidized redevelopment projects gobble up retail space and cities throw tax dollars at…
SF vs. Oakland Comedy Showdown Highlights the City's Embarrassing Nightlife Problem
PublishedSan Francisco is hosting a Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics pitting SF comics against Oakland, and honestly, the…
Continental Drift Proves San Franciscans Still Know How to Have Fun Without a Government Grant
PublishedIn a city that sometimes feels like it's regulated the joy out of everything — from food trucks to street performances…
Droid9 Brings Comedian Nick Newman to SF — Here's What You Need to Know
PublishedIf you've been doomscrolling through your feeds looking for a reason to actually leave your apartment this week, here's…
The Price of Perfection: Why SF's Cosmetic Laser Market Is a Wild West
PublishedHere's a fun exercise: try getting a straightforward price quote for a cosmetic procedure in the Bay Area.
A Muslim Visitor Asked If He Can Pray in SF Parks. The Answer Says Something Good About This City.
PublishedA first-time visitor to San Francisco recently asked a simple question that, in plenty of American cities, might spark…
A Teen, a 3D-Printed Mask, and the Bay Area's Most Wholesome SOS
PublishedIn a region where we usually cover government boondoggles and transit meltdowns, sometimes a story comes along that…
God Rays Over the Golden Gate: Nature's Reminder That Some Things Don't Need a Budget Line Item
PublishedSometimes the best thing San Francisco has to offer doesn't cost taxpayers a dime, doesn't require a committee, and…
Martuni's Monday Night Piano Bar Is the Antidote to Karaoke Culture
PublishedIn a city that seems determined to regulate, subsidize, and committee-meeting its way through every cultural…
A 23-Year-Old From LA Just Discovered That Making Friends Requires Leaving the House
PublishedThere's something deeply endearing — and deeply unhinged — about moving to a new city, knowing literally no one, and…
Adrian West Band: A Name, A Mystery, and Not Much Else
PublishedWe'll be honest with you — sometimes a story crosses our desk that's more whisper than substance.
Flowers Beyond the Dark: SF's Ukrainian Spring Film Marathon Brings Culture Without the Bureaucracy
PublishedA Cultural Event That Doesn't Need a Government Grant Speech San Francisco is getting a dose of something refreshing…