San Francisco

A Bold Celebration of Truth, Community and Radical Acceptance
A captivating blend of dance, song, and personal storytelling, the opera gives voice to the marginalized residents of San Francisco’s Tenderloin, offering a raw and beautiful exploration of community and resilience.

Mayor Lurie to Establish “Police-Friendly” Stabilization Center at 822 Geary
Seeming to fulfill his promise of opening a new shelter, Mayor Daniel Lurie announced plans for a “stabilization center” at 822 Geary. The center, part of Lurie’s Fentanyl Emergency Ordinance, is already drawing praise from Tenderloin safety advocates. It also received strong support from controversial D-6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey. With

Why Doesn’t SF Have More Cafés?
San Francisco is a perfect city for cafés. Parisian-style cafés spilling out onto the street, corner cafés with daylong sunlight, cozy coffeeshops with low couches and dry cappuccinos. We have a handful of legends holding down the fort (Buena Vista Café, Greco, Café Trieste, etc.). Chiller venues like Coffee To

Beyond the Veil: Christian Cagigal’s Witching Hour at Hotel Majestic
By Kellie Hanna Walking into Hotel Majestic feels like stepping into the past. Built in 1902 and said to be San Francisco’s oldest continuously operating hotel, Hotel Majestic carries a storied history and a few resident guests who never left. Its Edwardian architecture, understated decor, and vintage San Francisco charm

10 Tasty Eats Under $15 in San Francisco
San Francisco offers a variety of affordable, handheld meals, including croissants, savory pies, piroshkis, omusubi, and empanadas, all under $15.

Landlord Gets to Build Luxury Housing Where Fire Killed Tenant
Recent changes in state law have made it easier for developers to build market rate towers with nominal affordable housing, as seen in the case of the “all-but-certain” development at 2588 Mission, where the landlord, Hawk Lou, is building a ten story tower with minimal affordable housing.

Fremont, California Just Made Helping The Homeless Illegal
Fremont, California is set to pass a controversial measure that would make homelessness and assisting the homeless illegal, with fines of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail.

Is SFMTA Holding Muni Hostage?
Thinning, truncating, or outright suspending service on certain Muni lines has been in talks for a few months now. As cuts go into effect, their repercussions offer a bleak insight into the future of our reportedly struggling transportation division. Stops trimmed of several lines or reduced to an inconvenient stump.