Editor-at-Large

Sara Deseran

Before dinner with friends, a steam room with strangers

Food & Drink

Onsen in the Tenderloin has reopened with an affordable prix fixe that starts with a trip to the bathhouse.

Politics Reporter

Gabe Greschler

Urban Alchemy on nonprofit watchlist after city finds ‘serious’ concerns

Politics

The city controller’s office said the group had not properly tracked employees’ output and was experiencing cash-flow problems.

Senior News Reporter

George Kelly

Express Desk Reporter

Max Harrison-Caldwell

Teen dies after being ‘shot in head,’ thrown from van

News

The victim was found early Wednesday near Market and McAllister streets.

News Reporter

Garrett Leahy

The slipperiest catch: Cops blow own tire in bizarre chase video

A viral chase video shows SFPD spike-striping their own SUV before calling off a pursuit of a violent felon. The suspect later tried to swim away from police.

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

Photos: The Phoenix Hotel is winding down, but its Gen X devotees still know how to party

Culture

Attendees of Poolside: Organic might be in their 50s, but old-school ravers know how to throw down.