San Francisco
San Francisco Hotel Workers On Strike!
Hotel workers in San Francisco have gone on strike to demand higher wages, improved healthcare and pension benefits, as their previous contract expired and negotiations with the Westin St. Francis, Hilton San Francisco Union Square, and the Grand Hyatt San Francisco have stalled.
Real Estate Values in Freefall at SF’s Millennium Tower
The Millennium Tower in San Francisco is sinking and tilting, causing a host of other issues, and the building’s precarious tilt is offsetting plumbing lines, causing sewage backups in some units.
Lifelong A’s Fan Ruminates on Attending His Last Game in Oakland
Matt Werner reflects on his experience attending his final A’s game at the Oakland Coliseum, which was a mix of nostalgia, mixed emotions, and a celebration of the end of an era in Oakland.
Why Silicon Valley Is Trying So Hard to Kill This AI Bill in California
California’s Senate Bill 1047, which offers protection to whistleblowers and citizens, has been met with opposition from tech companies, startups, and investors, but is supported by prominent AI researchers and whistleblowers.
Can the Cruise Industry Help Revive Downtown San Francisco?
Carnival Cruise Lines’ Luminosa will begin operating from San Francisco in April 2026, offering ten-night cruises to Alaska and four-night trips to Baja California, with stops in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, Prince Rupert, Ensenada, and two starry nights at sea.
SF Symphony Chorus Votes to Strike! Season Opener May Fall Silent
“NO CONTRACT NO CHORUS!” Members of The San Francisco Symphony Chorus voted to go on strike on Monday, September 16th, just days before The Symphony’s planned opening night concert on Thursday, September 19th. Contract negotiations are ongoing with the Symphony and its union The American Guild of Musical Artists (AMAG)
Best Bay Area Events 9/17-10/7
Let the Celebration Commence! by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor Come kick off my birthday celebrations with me this Saturday at Pride in Martinez! It’s the inaugural event on my birthday bucket list for this year. If you hadn’t heard yet… Childish Gambino has postponed his tour, so crossing that
All About the Best Sandwich in the City
Saigon Sandwich is a San Francisco treasure I’ll reminisce about well into old age. I’m already nostalgic for it because it feels like a relic of the past, a time when a good meal didn’t break the bank. But they’re here in the Tenderloin, open for business every day from