Wiener and Chan have a tight race for Congress, polls showΒ
New polling data suggests that the race between State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan for Nancy Pelosiβs seat in congress could be very…
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Excelsior Buzz: Get ready for Jerry Day βΒ and a new ice cream shop
Jerry Day is returning to the Excelsior this Saturday, marking the 24th year for the festival, the biggest celebration in the Excelsior. Excelsior Buzz: Get…
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Enjoy your trip inside M. Mark Bauerβs labyrinthine paintings
His works are eye-popping, but contain deep 'flow of consciousness' messages about the environment and society. The post Enjoy your trip inside M. Mark Bauerβs…
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On 6th Street. Photo by Walter Mackins. Positively 6th Street
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Orange County cities are finalizing the November ballot. Here are some of the key items
Local governments have until Aug. 7 to call a local measure election to be included in the November General Election.
Read full article βPeople canβt stop AI-generating visions of San Francisco
The strange new medium for SFβs decades-old debate between YIMBYs and NIMBYs has, if nothing else, amused the professionals. People canβt stop AI-generating visions of…
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Under the Stars: SF supergroup The Odyssey Cult let it rip
Plus: Hardly Strictly lineup, Womack Sisters and Dark Star Orchestra at the Greek, summer stoner flick 'The Wrong Girls,' more. The post Under the Stars:…
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Good Taste: Pouring out love for Hojicha
Move over, matcha. Can it, coffee. Weβre all-in on roasted green tea drinks and treats this summer. The post Good Taste: Pouring out love for…
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August is around the corner. Pile on the heat
Southern California could see the highest temperatures of 2026 so far this weekend. Extreme heat warnings are in effect throughout the region.
Read full article βGrand Lake Kitchen Noe Valley β East Bay gem comes to the city
Neighborhoods need new blood every once in a while.Β What a grand addition to Noe Valley Grand Lake Kitchen Noe Valley β East Bay gem comes…
Read full article βSunset Buzz: New vintage shop, indoor playground, and Lomo Libre closes
One of the few Peruvian restaurants in the Sunset closed after five years. Also: an indoor playhouse for young kids. Sunset Buzz: New vintage shop,…
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California fire season has been quiet. A heat wave could change that fast
A fast-moving blaze near Yosemite is testing Californiaβs quiet fire season. New research shows heat waves drive nearly half of summer wildfire acreage β hereβs…
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Here’s what’s next for the land bought by Big Bearβs $10 million fundraiser as Jackie recovers
The tree-lined acres along Big Bear Lake will be essentially untouched for the plants and wildlife who call the habitat home, according to environmental organizations.
▶️ Watch →Screen Grabs: From farmworker to βthe Shakespeare of Chicano theaterβ
Luis Valdez gets his due. Plus: Robert Townsend tribute, 'Glitter' revival, 'Sheep in a Box,' and Fantasy Studios fest. The post Screen Grabs: From farmworker…
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Drama Masks: Olivia Bratko is here to let you know that youβre not crazy
Performer's latest solo show at The Rhino throws everything you can imagine into a wild and funny hour of catharsis. The post Drama Masks: Olivia…
Read full article βReemβs California on Mission and 25th will close for next two months after hit-and-run
Owners calculate that as much as $200,000 in work is needed. The incident came in the midst of slow summer months. Reemβs California on Mission…
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On the 33-Ashbury bus. Photo by Walter Mackins. Nice socks!
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LAUSD’s youngest students will start a screen-free school year. Here’s what parents need to know
The first phase of LAUSDβs screentime limits starts in August.
▶️ Watch →SFFD quietly announced it will cut peer counselors from Street Crisis Response
On July 8, the handful of peer counselors that have worked with the SFFD to respond to mental health-related emergency calls found out that SFFD…
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Family homelessness is officially down in LA. Why so many donβt believe it
Officials say the number of unhoused people in families with children countywide was down compared to the year before. But they say there's more to…
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