San Francisco

SF Cannabis Hero Survives Shooting, Kicks Death’s Ass Yet Again
Martin Olive, owner of the oldest dispensary in San Francisco, has survived two near-death experiences, including a recent shooting, and is currently recovering.

Why Grimes’ Love of SF And Elon’s Hate of It Are Caused By The Exact Same Thing
Elon Musk has made a name for himself in a number of ways, he’s a tech entrepreneur, a geriatric shitposter, and most recently, a Sieg Heiling Trump supporter, but long before he and his supporters used autism as a defense against allegations of Nazism, he was an outspoken hater of

Is China’s “deepseek” Going To Derail San Francisco’s AI Dreams?
It’s not a secret that San Francisco has been betting big on AI to pull the city out of its post-pandemic slump, but while OpenAI’s ChatGPT has made waves, a competitor has recently emerged out of China that has effectively turned the entire artificial intelligence industry on its head. And

Kota Ezawa Delves Into Memory, Politics, and Identity at Fort Mason
Kota Ezawa explores the intersection of memory, politics, and identity through his signature digital animations. Known for his unique approach to news-based art, Ezawa transforms recent historical moments into distilled, visually arresting pieces that invite reflection

Why You Should Explore The Industrial East Bay
When I was 12 years old, I left Oakland for a small town on the southern edge of the Carquinez Strait. The towering buildings of Oakland and neighboring San Francisco were replaced by the smokestacks of refineries. The East Bay is primarily defined by Oakland and Berkeley, but there is

SF Traditions We Hope Are Revived in 2025: Part 2
San Francisco is known for its traditions, including Critical Manners, the Community Congress, Noe Valley Crack Henge, the SF Improv Festival, the Cablecar Ringing Competition, and the SF Financial District NYE Confetti, which are all worth reviving in 2025.

Who Is At Fault In San Francisco’s Traffic Fatalities? Pedestrians Or Drivers?
San Francisco has seen a significant increase in pedestrian deaths since 2016, with many blaming the pedestrians themselves, but others suggesting that drivers may be more at fault due to their reckless behavior.

Supervisor Matt Dorsey Wants ‘100 arrests a night’ Going Forward
Supervisor Matt Dorsey is proposing a plan to make “at least 100 arrests” per night in South of Market, with the goal of funneling the sick and suffering into “compulsory detox and treatment” through Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie’s new measures.