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The Time Dreamforce and Folsom Street Fair Collided

Sep 24, 2026

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The Time Dreamforce and Folsom Street Fair Collided

What if we start holding Folsom Street Fair and Dreamforce at the exact same time? Like instead of having a Foo Fighter’s concert be the denouement of the tech conference, why don’t we have it be the Folsom Street Fair?

Broke-Ass Stuart Schuffman

The 20-Year Anniversary Maker Faire Kicks Off!

Sep 24, 2026

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The 20-Year Anniversary Maker Faire Kicks Off!

Maker Faire Bay Area turns 20! September 25–27, Historic Mare Island Shipyard — thousands of makers, one unforgettable weekend

Alex Mak

Terrifying Immigrant Takes the Form of a Soft Chubby Bear

Sep 24, 2026

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Terrifying Immigrant Takes the Form of a Soft Chubby Bear

"What I want in all my shows is to entertain an audience, make them laugh, make them cry, turn them on a little, and hopefully make people happy

Vita Hewitt

California High-Speed Rail Consultants Flew First-Class, Visited Bars and a Nightclub on Taxpayers’ Money

Sep 23, 2026

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California High-Speed Rail Consultants Flew First-Class, Visited Bars and a Nightclub on Taxpayers’ Money

California's high-speed rail has no track. It does have a tab: nearly $600K in consultant travel that included a nightclub, a tiki bar and a cigar lounge.