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Jul 16, 2026

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5 min read

The Massive Waterslide Down Haight Street, San Francisco History

Upper Haight Street used to have a massive amusement park on it, with a huge 300 ft water slide, a 'Casino', a 3000 seat theater, and a zoo. Yes, the 'Haight Street Chutes' were a real thing, and I still can barely believe it.

Alex Mak Managing Debitor

Jul 15, 2026

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8 min read

You’ll Never Look at “Dirty Dancing” The Same Way After the Jewish Film Fest

SFJFF's 46th edition runs July 16–August 2 with 65 films from 17 countries — bar mitzvah dramas, Sea Monkey lawsuits, Gaza field hospitals, and a doc that'll ruin "Dirty Dancing" for you forever.

Peter Wong

Jul 15, 2026

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1 min read

🍴Let's Grab Some Dinner!

We’re bringing together people who want to connect beyond the screen. Get off your phone and meet some cool new friends.

Broke-Ass Stuart Schuffman

Jul 15, 2026

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16 min read

SF Solved Two Murders in 24 Hours. It May Have Gotten the Wrong Men

The SFPD closed two homicides in a day. The key evidence is a car key, a confidential witness, and questionable police testimony. Kenyon and Kishawn Norbert maintain that they are innocent.

Guest Writer

Jul 15, 2026

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3 min read

Oh Great...Grocery Outlet is Now Using Facial Recognition Technology

How RealNetworks poses real problems, and why SAFR doesn't mean safe.

Jake Warren

Jul 14, 2026

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5 min read

🤐Bondage Ball, Psychomagic Film, & Mosswood Meltdown

Plus Goth vs Emo Burlesque, & more!

Vanessa Gil

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