Senior Investigations Reporter

Michael Barba

Armed kidnappers target cannabis shop run by anti-violence leader

News

Police say the heist that came less than a month after the store’s grand opening reflects a broader uptick in dispensary burglaries. 

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

These three states are more liberal than California, according to one conservative organization

Politics

The Golden State might be derided as ‘Commiefornia,’ but Massachusetts got us beat.


Sarah Holtz

Bottle bacchanal: A new booze boutique in the Castro boosts upstart wine and spirit makers

Culture

Beth Hughes hopes her shop can uplift underrepresented winemakers and producers of specialty liquors—and to provide encouragement and inspiration to those who feel like the industry is not for them on account of their identity.

One of SF’s coolest wine bars is opening an art gallery in a former watch shop

Food & Drink

The tastemakers behind Buddy, one of the city’s most stylish wine bars, are opening an art gallery. House of Seiko, named for the historic watch shop that previously inhabited the space, is opening in the Mission on Saturday, Jan. 14. 

Killed by an influencer, controversial SF wine bar is reborn with new name and old menu

Kis Cafe was at the center of a viral clash between chef Luke Sung and influencer Karla Marcotte. Now, owner Eric Lin has reopened it as Bosque. 

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Armed kidnappers target cannabis shop run by anti-violence leader

These three states are more liberal than California, according to one conservative organization

Bottle bacchanal: A new booze boutique in the Castro boosts upstart wine and spirit makers

One of SF’s coolest wine bars is opening an art gallery in a former watch shop

Killed by an influencer, controversial SF wine bar is reborn with new name and old menu