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‘My dream fish’: Fisherman who helps protect the bay has the catch of a lifetime
Capt. Zack Medinas caught the fish of a lifetime in Suisun Bay. Government protections may soon ensure future anglers can do the same.
We’re keeping San Francisco libraries safe and inclusive, despite the surroundings
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City Librarian Michael Lambert outlines how he’s worked to keep San Francisco libraries safe and accessible in the midst of the homelessness and drug crises.
San Francisco wants to turn a chunk of downtown into the city’s Bourbon Street
The mayor is pitching the city’s first-ever entertainment zone downtown in the city’s Financial District.
Grassroots grit, global impact: SF’s Goldman Prize salutes world environmental warriors
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They battle corporate giants, take on corrupt officials and put their lives on the line—all to protect the planet we call home. Meet the 2024 Goldman Environmental Prize winners, a band of fearless grassroots activists whose extraordinary acts of environmental defiance are sparking a global movement of real change.
A suspected bipper livestreamed his own police chase—then got caught
San Francisco police arrested a 21-year-old man who allegedly livestreamed a bipping spree and authorities' pursuit of him before he was arrested Wednesday.
‘Disturbing news’: San Francisco restaurants dread new state law banning service fees
Fees on your restaurant bill meant to pay for employee healthcare or replace tipping are near-ubiquitous, but could soon be illegal.
This masterpiece is on display after 400 years. The woman behind it is yet more remarkable
The masterpiece was painted by a woman, depicts a woman and was safeguarded by a woman.
The Mid-Market faithful: Life inside San Francisco’s office dead zone
A decade after the “Twitter tax cut” ushered in a wave of tech, the city’s oft-misunderstood neighborhood yearns for a new beginning.
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After spending millions, San Francisco political group abandons push to empower mayor
Moderate group TogetherSF Action has stopped gathering signatures for a November ballot measure intended to strengthen the mayor’s powers.
Short bike lane, epic feud: Why an SF college is going to war over 29 parking spots
The unfolding fight is the latest conflict pitting San Franciscans who prioritize parking against the city’s transportation goals.
Top Democrat quits sexual assault committee over support for disgraced Newsom aide
Michela Alioto-Pier was asked to resign over a letter she wrote in support of Nate Ballard, who was convicted of domestic violence in 2021.
Hello, Neighbors: Mark Farrell’s mayoral campaign gets cozy with rich political group
The head of a powerful San Francisco political group tried to recruit staff for Mark Farrell's mayoral campaign, raising ethical concerns.
Making the Ive Hive: Jony Ive’s bold plans to reshape a small slice of San Francisco
Entities tied to the legendary iPhone designer have spent tens of millions buying up nearly a city block in Jackson Square.
Why owning a home in San Francisco has never cost more
Buying a home in the area today is hard enough, but now non-mortgage costs are spiraling out of control.
Corporate retreat: Big Tech has slashed its office presence in San Francisco by half
Large tech firms fueled both the city's commercial real estate market boom and bust. Here’s what could come next.
Tesla layoffs slash over 3,000 California jobs
The total number of California jobs cut by the electric vehicle giant is 3,300, according to newly released WARN notices.
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Hot bread, cold meat: The city’s best Italian sub is a study in contrasts
A sleeper sandwich emerges from an unlikely location. Plus: Powerfully delicious Indonesian fare, and a love marriage between Sinaloan and Chinese food.
Long live The Stud! SF’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar reopens with massive, drag-filled blowout
A who’s who of queer San Francisco turned out for a drag-filled party celebrating a historic SoMa dive that first opened in 1966.
Even the parking cops are mad about the ticketing crackdown
Parking enforcers want you to know there is a human being inside that funny little ticket mobile.
‘My dream fish’: Fisherman who helps protect the bay has the catch of a lifetime
Capt. Zack Medinas caught the fish of a lifetime in Suisun Bay. Government protections may soon ensure future anglers can do the same.
Bay Bridge lights will return in 2025 after $10.5 million raised
A Bay Bridge LED light show will return in March with twice as many lights after going dark over a year ago.
It’s giving Y2K: On the hunt for vintage dresses with prom-bound Bay Area teens
San Francisco teens are ditching department stores for thrifted finds from local secondhand stores.
The Mid-Market faithful: Life inside San Francisco’s office dead zone
A decade after the “Twitter tax cut” ushered in a wave of tech, the city’s oft-misunderstood neighborhood yearns for a new beginning.
This masterpiece is on display after 400 years. The woman behind it is yet more remarkable
The masterpiece was painted by a woman, depicts a woman and was safeguarded by a woman.
San Francisco artists maintain a creative haven for 40 years—at a radioactive site
They fought radiation, eviction and deterioration to maintain a shoreline community of hundreds of artists.
How a new San Francisco Ballet director turned an opera house into a house party
Mere Mortals, San Francisco Ballet’s first full-length work by a female choreographer, completes its encore run Wednesday.
Psst, don’t tell anyone, but the Outside Lands lineup is actually good this year
Tyler the Creator, the Killers and Sturgill Simpson headline a festival filled with EDM and country acts—and Grace Jones.
We’re keeping San Francisco libraries safe and inclusive, despite the surroundings
City Librarian Michael Lambert outlines how he’s worked to keep San Francisco libraries safe and accessible in the midst of the homelessness and drug crises.
City leaders rush to capitalize on a tragic crash and make major traffic changes
Slow down on West Portal traffic overhaul still ignores residents’ concerns as San Francisco leaders push for fewer cars
Mad as hell? San Franciscans should look in the mirror—not just at politicians
Spurred on by an election year, the city's leaders are starting to lead. But will its citizens cheer them on, or respond with even more obstruction and complaints?
Readers respond: The San Francisco Zoo is no place to put new pandas
Ex-zookeeper, visitor blast San Francisco Zoo's ‘incompetence,’ call it unsuitable for pandas and other animals
Hot bread, cold meat: The city’s best Italian sub is a study in contrasts
A sleeper sandwich emerges from an unlikely location. Plus: Powerfully delicious Indonesian fare, and a love marriage between Sinaloan and Chinese food.
‘Cakechella’: Photos show the delicious 180-cake picnic you wish you hadn’t missed
Anyone who showed up with a cake to Portrero del Sol Park was welcome to slap on a name tag, grab a slice and share some love for the sweet treat.
A new soul food joint in the Fillmore is serving the city’s best fried chicken
Minnie Bell's comes to roost in the Fillmore District. Plus, a savory Chinese pocket pie and a pricey burrito are deemed worthy.
One of SF’s best new cheeseburgers comes from a little red truck in Mission Bay
Burger Littles' smashburger is a perfect exercise in gluttonous restraint. Plus, a glamorous new cocktail lounge and an ooey-gooey rich Basque cheesecake.
