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Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

San Francisco school district used $400 million reserve funds to meet teachers' demands, risking future financial stability.

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a variety of themes and times available for public participation.

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fromArtnet News

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."

Arts

Free Strings Concert: Sollima, Martinu + Respighi (SF)

Giovanni Sollima's 'Heimat-Terra' is inspired by a text concerning the ozone hole and civilizations, cultures, languages, and sounds, following a more abstract path.

California

fromPadailypost

21 hours ago

San Mateo County officials live it up this weekend in Wine Country

San Mateo County taxpayers are funding city officials' attendance at a $1,196 conference focused on housing, AI, and transit tax.

Relationships

fromThe Infatuation

4 years ago

Where To Go When You Don't Want To Make A Big Deal About Your Birthday, But You Actually Kinda Do - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Celebrate your birthday with minimal planning at nice group-friendly spots that feel special.

US politics

fromLGBTQ Nation

1 year ago

Gay bar defends decision to eject Trump supporters despite their cries of "discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

A confrontation occurred at Chatterbox bar in Indianapolis between Trump supporters and staff, leading to ejection and social media backlash.

Music

fromKqed

Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.

4805 Mission has been almost finished for nearly a decade. Neighbors want to know why.

The construction of 4805 Mission St. remains unfinished over a decade after its start, causing community frustration and complaints.

Free Vinyl Night w/ Circuit73 + Special Guests (SF)

An eclectic vinyl music event featuring DJ Circuit73 and guests at 540 Bar in San Francisco.

With Supe Wong absent, District 4 candidates blast 'big money' and mayor's influence

Candidates in the Sunset District race criticized the influence of money from developers and independent committees on the election process.

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.

NYC startup

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.

Environment

fromFuturism

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.

NYC startup

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.

Philz to leave Pride flags up, after all

Philz Coffee will keep its rainbow flags after public backlash and CEO's apology for the initial decision to remove them.

History

fromCraftBeer.com

2 weeks ago

Slovene Immigrants & The Rise of San Francisco Beer

West Coast immigrant stories, particularly in San Francisco, reveal how beer factories transformed lives during the early 20th century.

Silicon Valley food

fromThe Mercury News

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 17-19

This weekend features concerts, a new series, and a light turkey meatball recipe, catering to diverse entertainment and culinary interests.

London food

fromThe Infatuation

Crab Station's crab sandwich works only in a pinch - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Crab Station's crab sandwich is not fresh and has stray shell pieces, with better options available nearby.

Golden State Warriors

Alternative transportation

The ticket prices are too damn high

Warriors playoff ticket prices are exorbitantly high, with the cheapest seats starting at $270 and premium seats exceeding $3,500.

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.

'Extraordinarily rare': An unusual SF home has just hit the market for $6.5M

To find a building with this scale, flexibility, and existing group housing use in such a prime location is extraordinarily rare.

East Bay real estate

NYC music

fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More

"West Side Story" Film Concert with Live Orchestra (July 9-10)

Experience West Side Story live with the San Francisco Symphony performing Bernstein's score to the 1961 film this summer.

How to Choose the Right City After College: A Guide for Recent Grads

When choosing a city after college, your first city should support your career goals. A strong entry-level job scene not only provides immediate income but also sets the foundation for long-term career growth.

Austin

Skiing

Silicon Valley real estate

New Hill Bomb Event Pops Up on Telegraph Hill, Lots of Cops Show Up

A new skateboard hill-bomb event occurred on Montgomery Street, inspired by past events, but was not city-sanctioned and had more police than participants.

fromPadailypost

Council rejects plan to rein in compounds of the wealthy

Palo Alto City Council rejected a proposal to regulate large residential compounds in Crescent Park, prioritizing broader city construction rules instead.

SOMA, SF

Two Arrested In Shooting Near Sam Altman's Home Following Separate Firebomb Attack

Two suspects were arrested for gunfire near OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, following a Molotov Cocktail attack days earlier.

SF food

fromThe Mercury News

SF's 2026 Spring Restaurant Week offers deals at 200 restaurants

San Francisco's Restaurant Week features over 200 restaurants offering special meal deals from April 19, promoting local dining experiences.

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.

RSVP: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee for verified humans only.

11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.

RSVP: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee for verified humans only.

11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.

Second Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)

Local artists transform retired bowling pins into diverse art pieces, promoting sustainability and community engagement during a two-night exhibition at Mission Bowling Club.

4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party (SF)

The 4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, dancing, food, and colored powders.

They want to represent S.F. in Congress. Here's how they'd tackle AI, crypto and tech.

Candidates for California's 11th congressional district emphasize tech regulation, with differing views on federal digital currency and the role of tech in government.

Berlin music

Transcendence Surrounds

PWC concert features Freida Abtan's opera 'The sound of grief' with multimedia elements and performances of Holst and Biggs.

Silicon Valley food

fromStreetsblog California

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.

#housing

California

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog California

SF politics

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

California

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.

This Week In Food: Anyone Want to Buy a Legacy Taqueria?

El Faro faces closure due to rent increase, while Maillards finds a permanent location and Eat Americana has closed after 30 years.

Elim Chan Conducts "La Mer" with SF Symphony (June 5-6)

The concert opens with the youthful vigor of Mendelssohn's Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream, showcasing the energy and creativity of the composer.

California

fromKqed

Planned Parenthood Clinic Turns to Cosmetic Care Amid Loss of Federal Funding | KQED

Increased interest in aesthetic services is noted, alongside legal challenges regarding election materials and a controversial ICE shooting incident.

Silicon Valley food

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Secret Behind the Sliding Door: One Family's Legacy Became San Francisco's Most Coveted Recipe

A Vietnamese family created iconic garlic noodles in San Francisco, maintaining a secret kitchen tradition since 1975.

Original home of ChatGPT hits the market for $1.5M

The San Francisco apartment where OpenAI was founded is on the market for $1,545,000.

Sensory Friendly Family Concert

Sensory Friendly concerts are designed for the neurodivergent community, encouraging all types of engagement with music in a comfortable environment.

fromThesanjoseblog

San Jose Streets Come Alive During Viva CalleSJ Adventures

Viva CalleSJ transforms San Jose streets into vibrant spaces for walking, biking, and community engagement.

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.

fromwww.7x7.com

5 Places to Get Crafty in San Francisco

Explore unique DIY workshops in San Francisco for creative and fun experiences.

Berlin music

Kinks and Quirks: Beethoven's First Symphony (SF)

Beethoven's Symphony No. 1 signifies the beginning of a transformative musical journey, performed on period instruments for authentic sound.

#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival "Sunset Sound System" Live DJ Set

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November in Downtown San Francisco.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA offers free admission to its galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA offers free admission to its galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA offers free admission to its galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

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Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

YBCA offers free admission to its galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.

Parks4All: Brewfest 2026 (The Presidio)

Parks4All: Brewfest is a family-friendly beer festival in San Francisco featuring local breweries, food trucks, and live music, benefiting the Golden Gate National Parks.

St. Vincent Live with the San Francisco Symphony (SF)

St. Vincent has been regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music for nearly 20 years, constantly reinventing her audio and visual personae over the course of a kaleidoscopic catalog and winning six Grammy Awards along the way.

4/20 at Hippie Hill Is Still Canceled, But a Lot of People Will Probably Show Up Anyway, Per Usual

The event, which for many years was an unsanctioned gathering, once drew roughly 20,000 people at its peak after the city took it over in 2017, but the sanctioned version has been on pause since 2023.

San Francisco

fromwww.7x7.com

29 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.13.26)

A variety of cultural and culinary events are happening this week in San Francisco, including art fairs, festivals, and special dining experiences.

Mayor Lurie selling San Francisco to China

The Chinese government aims to improve perceptions of San Francisco amid strained US-China relations through promotional efforts at the airport.

SF's "Little Treasures" Market for Kids & Families (Ferry Building)

Little Treasures Market offers families curated kids' items and activities at the San Francisco Ferry Building, promoting sustainability and local artisans.

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.

Francisco Park's 4th Birthday Celebration + "Cake Buffet" (SF)

Francisco Park is celebrating its 4th anniversary with a variety of activities on April 26, including a picnic and a cake buffet.

SF's Empire "415 Night Market" is Back (The Crossing at East Cut)

Annual 415 Day Celebration in San Francisco features food, music, and community on April 15th from 5PM to 9PM.

fromABC7 San Francisco

120th anniversary of SF's 1906 earthquake will feature restored 1928 firetruck: Here's a peek

The 120th anniversary of the Great Earthquake in San Francisco will feature a restored 1928 firetruck and a public gathering to honor the victims.

Police Activity Disrupts Traffic at Mission and South Van Ness

Police activity disrupted traffic at South Van Ness and Mission Street, prompting alerts and bus service interruptions.

Sci-Fi Authors + Live Podcast (SF Main Library)

Justin Feinstein and Samantha Mills will read from their works at the San Francisco Public Library on April 26, 2026.

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.

#420-comedy-festival

San Francisco

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

San Francisco

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

San Francisco

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

The 420 Comedy Festival at The Function offers affordable shows with top Bay Area comics over a weekend of laughter.

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

The 420 Comedy Festival at The Function offers affordable shows with top Bay Area comics over a weekend of laughter.

San Francisco 420 Weekend FREE Comedy Festival (April 17-20)

The 420 Comedy Festival at The Function offers affordable shows with top Bay Area comics over a weekend of laughter.

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2 weeks ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.

fromwww.7x7.com

3 weeks ago

25 Fun Things to Do This Week (3.30.26)

Spring events in San Francisco include outdoor activities, live music, and culinary experiences for Easter and Passover.

San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)

Art Show on April 18th at Fort Mason features original works by the SF Waldorf community, with free admission and an evening celebration.

#i-80-closure

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

I-80 closure: What to know about travel through San Francisco this weekend

I-80 eastbound lanes will close from April 17 to April 20 for construction, with detours advised for motorists.

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

I-80 closure: What to know about travel through San Francisco this weekend

I-80 eastbound lanes will close from April 17 to April 20 for construction, with detours advised for motorists.

Expect Weird Traffic This Weekend as Section of I-80 In San Francisco Will Be Closed For Two Days

I-80 will be closed for 55 hours this weekend, causing significant traffic disruptions in San Francisco.

SF Rare Coin Dealer Announces Third Annual Citywide Scavenger Hunt

Witter Coin is hosting a scavenger hunt with prizes worth over $50,000, featuring hidden coins and riddles for clues.

#community-events

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

This Week: Geary, Transit Measure, Bike Ambassador - Streetsblog San Francisco

A series of community events focused on transportation, cycling, and local advocacy are scheduled for this week in San Francisco.

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.

This Week: Geary, Transit Measure, Bike Ambassador - Streetsblog San Francisco

A series of community events focused on transportation, cycling, and local advocacy are scheduled for this week in San Francisco.

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fromThe Oaklandside

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.