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‘They want me to run’: Alamo Square dog walker faces down racist threats
The San Francisco native says racist materials left at his doorstep have made him uneasy, but he insists he won’t let them deter him.
Brunch is for suckers. Here are some fun Mother’s Day alternatives
From a sail on an 80-foot schooner to a music festival in Mill Valley, here are some standout ways to treat the matriarch in your life.
When pigs fly: NIMBYs and YIMBYs team up on new office-to-housing conversion bill
Citing the need to revive downtowns, Assemblymember Matt Haney introduced a law that would streamline approvals for conversion projects.
New ‘junk fee’ law is a slap in the face to San Francisco restaurant owners
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Restaurateur David Nayfeld says a new law banning surcharges will hurt hardest in San Francisco, where politicians have imposed a slew of mandates and charges.
Over 1,400 people are missing in San Francisco. For most, we don’t even know their names
Most cases of missing people in the city are never reported in the press. Parents say police hardly ever communicate about their cases.
Berkeley schools chief testifies before Congress: Antisemitism is not rampant at BUSD
Superintendent Enikia Ford Morthel and leaders of two other large school systems were grilled by Congress in the wake of rising concerns by some Jewish parents.
‘It’s fake virtue signaling’: Why one man won’t stop suing SF restaurants over hidden fees
You You Xue has sued a number of local restaurants in recent weeks over surcharges added to his bill he calls “dishonest” and “insulting.”
State warns SF schools: We’re not going to bail you out of budget armageddon
The California Department of Education downgraded the district’s financial rating to ‘negative’ and warned that city schools could run out of money.
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We got our hands on Aaron Peskin’s campaign haul. (It’s small.)
Political experts say Aaron Peskin can still trounce moderates without a well-heeled donor base.
Homelessness nonprofit accused of nepotism, swindling from the city
The Providence Foundation of San Francisco was barred from seeking city contracts after an investigation found it cheated the city using fake invoices.
He speaks fluent Chinese. But San Francisco won’t accept his Chinese name
Multiple candidates running for mayor and supervisor said the current practice by the Department of Elections will hurt their campaign.
San Francisco’s most powerful political group is in crisis
After spending millions to dominate local politics, Jay Cheng—the leader of Neighbors for a Better San Francisco—is under fire.
Painting one of San Francisco’s iconic Victorian homes is a six-figure odyssey
Making your historic home stand out typically involves six-figure fees and a specialized set of bespoke experts known as color consultants.
Political foes join forces to fix SF’s job-killing business tax
A business tax plan is headed for the ballot that would slash taxes on small businesses and realign the system for an economy wrecked by Covid.
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.
‘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.
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The woman who ate Bernal Heights: Our new food editor on SF’s unlikeliest culinary hub
A sleeper neighborhood with a bumper crop of eateries, bakeries and bars—and even a humble bodega filled with food treasures.
‘My dream fish’: Fisherman who helps protect the bay hooks the catch of a lifetime
Capt. Zack Medinas caught the sturgeon of his life on Suisun Bay. Government protections may soon ensure future anglers can do the same.
Take a tour of Sausalito’s million-dollar houseboats
Floating homes’ residents say community spirit anchors longtime dwellers among a natural backdrop of flora, fauna and friendships.
‘They want me to run’: Alamo Square dog walker faces down racist threats
The San Francisco native says racist materials left at his doorstep have made him uneasy, but he insists he won’t let them deter him.
Brunch is for suckers. Here are some fun Mother’s Day alternatives
From a sail on an 80-foot schooner to a music festival in Mill Valley, here are some standout ways to treat the matriarch in your life.
Over 1,400 people are missing in San Francisco. For most, we don’t even know their names
Most cases of missing people in the city are never reported in the press. Parents say police hardly ever communicate about their cases.
Painting one of San Francisco’s iconic Victorian homes is a six-figure odyssey
Making your historic home stand out typically involves six-figure fees and a specialized set of bespoke experts known as color consultants.
Brunch is for suckers. Here are some fun Mother’s Day alternatives
From a sail on an 80-foot schooner to a music festival in Mill Valley, here are some standout ways to treat the matriarch in your life.
How to drink a Craig David, as instructed by Craig David
The popular U.K. singer has a signature drink. He taught us how to knock it back ahead of his show at the Masonic on Monday.
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.
New ‘junk fee’ law is a slap in the face to San Francisco restaurant owners
Restaurateur David Nayfeld says a new law banning surcharges will hurt hardest in San Francisco, where politicians have imposed a slew of mandates and charges.
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?
The woman who ate Bernal Heights: Our new food editor on SF’s unlikeliest culinary hub
A sleeper neighborhood with a bumper crop of eateries, bakeries and bars—and even a humble bodega filled with food treasures.
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.
