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The hidden house in Bernal with its own private bridge
First-time homeowners Kaisha and Joey Flynn worked with architect Ryan Leidner to create a modern Bernal Heights hideaway with hippie California vibes.
Go Here Now: India Basin is SF’s coolest undiscovered park
The newish park brings programming and events to a gorgeous waterfront with fantastic views, walking paths, and picnic areas.
A beloved Bay Area art haven faced collapse. Then came the comeback
On the brink of financial disaster, Headlands Center for the Arts engineered a stunning revival under new leadership.
What do you eat at a San Francisco orgy? Caterers describe the spread
In the city’s bustling orgy scene, snacks are serious business.
A corpse flower will soon make you want to puke at the Conservatory of Flowers
You’ll have two days to experience its most malignant odor.
How tech’s most prolific scammer duped 19 startups into hiring him
All over Silicon Valley, companies are realizing they hired the same gifted coder, often at the same time.
City official got paid by architecture firm while approving its projects
Kathrin Moore receives up to $100K a year from Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, whose developments she’s helped advance on the planning commission.
Newsom signs laws to pave the way for more housing. Is it a win for ‘abundance’ movement?
The bills will allow developers to bypass a rigorous environmental review process for certain housing and infrastructure projects.
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Embattled SF Zoo chief Tanya Peterson to step down
After a year of controversy over alleged mismanagement, employee safety violations, and animal welfare abuses, the CEO said she will retire in August.
The latest strategy by SF neighborhoods to avoid development? Be ‘historic’
As the state pushes cities to produce more housing, homeowners are applying for exemptions on the basis of “preservation.”
Scott Wiener launches 2028 bid for Nancy Pelosi’s seat in Congress
If the speaker emerita decides to retire, the state senator could transfer his campaign war chest into a new committee to run in 2026.
Lurie’s layoff plans partially avoided after 2 a.m. negotiations
Supervisors set aside $15 million to prevent some pink slips, but about 40 jobs remain on the chopping block.
He’s the hackathon king of SF — and he doesn’t even know how to code
Rene Turcios has attended over 200 hackathons in two years, perfecting the art of “vibe-coding” before it was even a thing.
Despite ‘epic’ party, Pride is in the red as corporate donors, Gen Z drinking dry up
While attendees donated more at the gates, the organization didn’t hit its goals related to funding or alcohol sales.
Building viral apps made him a star. Can he work the same magic for Elon Musk’s X?
Nikita Bier is a serial entrepreneur with the heart of a troll — which might make him the perfect guy to lead the product team at X.
They tried to pitch a 50-story tower in the Sunset. Now they’re filing for bankruptcy
A controversial couple have been trying to redevelop the site blocks from Ocean Beach for years, pissing off both NIMBYs and YIMBYs.
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San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
The Golden Gate Bridge is dangerously woke, CEO warns
The agency that operates the bridge fears Trump will slash hundreds of millions in federal funds.
This twisting skyscraper was just built. Why is it already on a condo blacklist?
After a string of disasters, lenders are tapping the brakes on new mortgages and looking under the hood for everything.
Three Giants pitchers earn All-Star nods for first time since 2011
Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and Randy Rodríguez are all headed to the Midsummer Classic in Atlanta next week.
Logan Webb aces homecoming, Giants fans outnumber A’s in West Sacramento
The Giants’ top starter and shortstop Willy Adames ensured a loud crowd of supporters had plenty to cheer about at the A’s temporary home.
After an ’embarrassing’ start, Giants’ Justin Verlander gets candid about what’s wrong
The 42-year-old right-hander is winless in 14 starts this season and was trounced by the A’s in his worst outing of the season on Friday.
As John Fisher dreams of Las Vegas, Giants-A’s showdown is set for minor-league park
The A’s are averaging fewer than 10,000 fans per game, but are expected to sell out a weekend series against the Giants in West Sacramento.
Out on the town with the best-dressed 76-year-old in San Francisco
Just don’t call him grandpa.
San Francisco employers are hiring etiquette coaches for Gen Z
Young workers — many in the office for the first time — need to be taught basic skills, from hygiene to eye contact.
The best dance classes in SF, according to actual dance teachers
Eight Bay Area dance instructors spill their favorite classes.
Photos: SF’s most controversial park turns out for the Fourth of July
The SF Pride Band, three Chinese dance troupes, and a fire truck brought crowds out for a surprisingly sunny Independence Day parade.
We ate at all 27 restaurants at Stonestown — these are the mall’s best and worst
From sit-down restaurants to robot cafes, our definitive ranking.
Can a Michelin star save a restaurant?
“The Bear” posed the question. SF chefs give some answers.
The Hot List: Our favorite restaurants and bars in SF right now
You need some new ideas for where to go out. We have some really delicious answers.
The most exciting restaurants and bakeries coming to SF in July
Longstanding Vietnamese restaurant Crustacean will move to a new FiDi location this month.
‘Family zoning’ may be a euphemism. It’s also a great idea
The city may not realize it, but its new housing jargon has a real meaning that could transform San Francisco
Gavin Newsom just did something heroic — and it has nothing to do with Trump
Newsom’s reform of state housing law was a renegade move that will help make California affordable again.
The ridiculous recall of the Sunset’s supervisor should be rejected
It looks like Joel Engardio is toast. That’s too bad.
Daniel Lurie is taking exactly the right approach to Trump
Not poking the nasty bear makes total sense.
