S.F. principals, custodians announce sympathy strike — schools to close
Superintendent left with little choice but to announce Monday school closures as multiple unions vote to show solidarity with teachers
History Worth Knowing
What’s on now at San Francisco museums, February 2026
SOMArts has a new exhibit and SFMOMA and MoAD are collaborating on a Feb. 5 event. Plus loads of great art all around town.
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Tenderloin Buzz: Thai ‘tinis, a Vietnamese Tết Festival and more
Here’s what’s new in the Tenderloin: Two Thai eateries, plus the neighborhood is hosting its Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration.
A Bad Bunny look-alike is crowned in S.F., and the crowd goes wild
Hundreds gathered for the “Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest” hosted by Mission Lotería. Only one contestant took home the crown, but all were celebrated.
Richmond Buzz: February festivities for foals, flirts and football fans
“Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and news from the Richmond. This week: Lunar New Year, Super Bowl 50 and Goth Valentines.
Restaurant Reviews
Review: At Bar Brucato, savor the bitter and the sweet of it all
Bar Brucato opened less than a year ago, the interior itself is a bit out of place, in a good way – airy, plant-filled, and café-like.
Review: At Beretta, what’s old is new again
Recently, the restaurant had a makeover; both the interior and its menu got spiffed up.
People We meeT
Could this S.F. garbage-truck driver be named the nation’s best?
Jamal Lavallier, who works an early-morning garbage route in the Castro and the Mission, is a finalist for a national driver award.
People We Meet: S.F. bus driver DeJohn Williams has ferried Joe Montana, Lars Ulrich and Da Mayor
DeJohn Williams is 55, and he’s been driving a bus in San Francisco for more than a fifth of his life. He’s seen a lot in those dozen years.