The Marina Safeway Looks Pretty Cool Actually

We could be one of the first cities to pioneer something like innovative housing and grocery design, all with a pretty darn cool aesthetic that seems to incorporate nature, give grand views of the Bay, and make space for affordable housing.

San Francisco Tourism Recovery: Are We Bouncing Back?

As The City emerges from a post-pandemic slump, the road to recovery is bumpy as hell. How does SF prepare to welcome visitors in uncertain times, and why is it essential that we do?

March 20: The Anniversary of the Battle of San Francisco

Twenty years ago, an anti-war protest erupted in San Francisco. The facts are grosser and more metal than you can imagine.

What the 'Dumbest Law' Contest Gets Wrong About San Francisco

Newly appointed D4 Supervisor Alan Wong launched a competition to find SF’s dumbest law and gave examples like not being allowed to play ball games in the streets.

Alysa Liu Is the Role Model We Wish We Had Growing Up

What watching a figure skater taught me, an adult millenial.

Political Dark Money is Coming for SF... Again

Billionaires and powerful forces are about to drop a shit ton of dark money into this year’s election... Again.

What it Was Like As a Parent During the Teachers' Strike

We won!

Students Are, In Fact, Legally Allowed To Protest

Whether districts condone it or not, students have at least one protected day to protest according to SB 955.

Teacher Strike Looms Over SFUSD Budget 'Crisis'

According to documents distributed by concerned parents, the district isn’t as cash-strapped as they want us to believe. The district is holding tightly onto a sizeable reserve, several times over what is required or recommended as a minimum.

Meet the Literary Lover Who's Visited Every Library Branch in SF

Assaulted on the Job, Fired After: The Hazie’s Bartender Speaks Out

Bartender Miguel Marchese raised questions about his pay. He was later fired. Was it retaliation?

Is Jack London Square is Doomed?

How private equity has sunk its teeth into the treasure on the Oakland waterfront

The Hidden Risk of Waymos

The blinking white beasts that crowd our streets and block our crosswalks are hiding a far greater risk than simply blocking traffic during an emergency. Lithium-ion battery packs can quickly become epicenters of infernos reaching a thousand degrees celsius – and disgorge hydrogen fluoride that can make you drown on dry land.

How The F*ck Do We Protect Pedestrians in SF?

Cops aren’t enforcing traffic safety laws in SF. Here’s how folks have taken matters into their own hands, both here and abroad, using guerilla street activism to help make things safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Wild Mushrooms Are Trendy Again. So Are Trips to the ER

Recent mushroom poisonings could have been prevented. Here's how.

SF Teachers May Strike. How Do We Support Them?

For parents, the idea of a strike is scary. But it doesn't have to be.

From Potholes to Trash Piles: How 311 Really Works

I’ve filed dozens of 311 requests near my children’s school. It got me wondering: What’s the history of 311?

Who the F*ck is Saikat?

I interviewed Saikat (rhymes with boycott) Chakrabarti. No matter what you believe, you’re going to be surprised.

An SF Bureaucratic Battle With a Happy Ending

We found the bright side to a kind of fucked up situation.

SOMArts' Día de Los Muertos Show is Back

Curated by Rio Yañez and Bridgètt Rex, Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You is a must-see.

SF's 1st Good Neighbor Week: Building Community, One Kindness at a Time

Cleaning gutters, giving discounts to Muni drivers, building a labyrinth for children, walking people’s dogs... All in a day’s work for some of San Francisco’s inaugural Good Neighbor Week.

City Hall May Change Affordable Housing Rules... and It’s Not Good

Spooky Critters of the Bay Area and Where to (ethically) Spot Them.

Bats, coyotes, raccoons, and more! Plus ways folks can help conservation efforts.

New EBT Scams Are Targeting Vulnerable Californians

Girl Scouts Doesn’t Give a Fuck about Allergens