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13 Feb 2025

US Government Makes it Riskier for LGBTQ+ Folks to Travel

Traveling while gay has become increasingly dangerous in the US, with state laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights and federal agencies removing LGBTQ+ resources from their websites.

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13 Feb 2025

Getaround Shuts Down Permanently in US

San Francisco-based car-sharing service Getaround has permanently turned off its engines in the U.S. All of its US employees are facing layoffs effective this Valentine’s Day. The peer-to-peer car rental company had its headquarters at 55 Green St. in San Francisco up until last year, but paid a $3.6 million

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13 Feb 2025

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

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13 Feb 2025

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.

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12 Feb 2025

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.

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11 Feb 2025

Best Bay Area Events 2/11-3/3

Make the pier your playground. Thursdays After Dark. No kids allowed—but you can still act like one. Unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Get inquisitive, grab a drink, and let the DJ set the vibe. With 75,000 square feet of conversation starters, you’ll never

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11 Feb 2025

We Wanna Send You to Phantogram at The Masonic!

We Wanna Send You to see Phantogram at The Masonic on February 26th! Legendary synth pop duo Phantogram are bringing their Running Through Colors Tour to The Masonic in San Francisco on February 26th with special guests Open Mike Eagle and Ginger & The Peppers! Tickets are on sale now. Enter below

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11 Feb 2025

Oakland Plans Cuts To Police Oversight Amid Budget Woes

When I think of models of public trust, I often think of the Oakland Police Department. These upstanding men and women are the same people that beat the shit out of Tupac Shakur for jaywalking. And as you may know, jaywalking is one of Oakland’s most pressing problems, so naturally,

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