Bunny McFadden
Historic Building vs. Fire Station: A Fight Nobody Wants
447 Battery Might Be Stripped of Historic Designation What might happen if the precedent of removing historic designation succeeds? What’s the historic designation program? What does it entail? And why? In San Francisco, historic preservation has a reputation corroded by bad neighbors who want to preserve views. Armchair spectators imagine
What’s Local and Seasonal, and Who the Hell Grows It?
A look at some of the local farms in the Bay Area and what they’ve got available during these weird winter months. Tender perpetual spinach. Lucky Daisy and Kishu mandarins. Fractal Roman cauliflower. All of them grown in the same fog that you can see from your kitchen window. We
The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally
How to Keep Tabs on What the SF City Government is Really Up To
City employees in San Francisco are required to follow strict ethical guidelines, but they are also required to provide information about their work and the city’s operations, making it easier for citizens to stay informed.
What I Learned From Sorting Donations For the SoCal Fires
People want to feel good when they donate, and it is important to be aware of the potential dangers of expired medicine and unsanitary hygiene items, while also recognizing the importance of decentering and helping those affected by disasters.
SF Traditions We Hope Are Revived in 2025: Part 2
San Francisco is known for its traditions, including Critical Manners, the Community Congress, Noe Valley Crack Henge, the SF Improv Festival, the Cablecar Ringing Competition, and the SF Financial District NYE Confetti, which are all worth reviving in 2025.
How SF’s Seed Library Is Empowering Local Gardeners
Gardeners and green thumbs, please proceed with delight. The San Francisco Public Library’s seed library program is a tool you should know about. What’s A Seed Library Benjamin Franklin sowed many seeds in his time. He inspired Americans to be restless, innovative, and revolutionary. Just like plants! Old C-Note Franky
Have You Heard of These Lesser Known SF Legends?
San Francisco has had many colorful characters, including Emperor Norton, the Rocking Ranger, Bummer and Lazarus, Owsley Stanley, and Madame Moustache, who have all left their mark on the city.
SF Traditions We Hope Are Revived in 2025: Part 1
A list of memorable traditions we hope get revived in 2025. San Francisco isn’t dead, but our recovery is going so-so. Our mascot is a phoenix because we’re a town of boom and bust. Good things tend to recur or get uncovered and brought back to life here. Here are