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A long, tangled brown wig is placed on top of a parking meter on a city street under a blue sky.

SNAPS

Timeless beauty

by Eleni Balakrishnan May 1, 2026, 6:00 amApril 30, 2026, 12:25 pm

A group of people gather near a construction site with a large excavator and a sign that reads “Welcome to the Barrio.” Buildings and a clear sky are visible in the background.

S.F. housing nonprofit MEDA cuts staff, slashes salaries as fiscal troubles mount

by Sarah Hopkins May 1, 2026, 6:00 amMay 1, 2026, 11:35 am

Two people stand outside Thrift Town, a thrift store with red and white signage promising 17 reasons to browse, next to a Fabric Outlet on a city street.

Mission District’s landmark Thrift Town building gets new life

by Iryna Humenyuk May 1, 2026, 5:00 amMay 1, 2026, 11:40 am

A room with several gray reclining chairs on wheels arranged in rows, fluorescent ceiling lights, and medical equipment visible in the background.

Covering the Police

No one knows what S.F.’s new drug RESET center will do

by Eleni Balakrishnan May 1, 2026, 4:00 amMay 1, 2026, 11:45 am

Five panelists sit at a table facing an audience during a discussion event, with nameplates and water bottles in front of them.

Election Coverage

Great Highway takes a back seat in latest District 4 supervisor debate

by Nicholas David April 30, 2026, 8:30 pmMay 1, 2026, 11:55 am

Cartoon showing five District 4 supervisorial candidates with illustrations of a restaurant, chef, streetcar, and a produce stand above their portraits.

Election Coverage

Meet the District 4 candidates: Is there a ‘war on cars’ in San Francisco?

by Junyao Yang April 30, 2026, 4:45 pmMay 1, 2026, 11:59 am

Bayview Plaza building with a large sign, visible trees and plants in the foreground, yellow school bus, and cars on the street.

SNAPS

Bayview Plaza

by Marina Newman April 30, 2026, 6:00 amApril 29, 2026, 3:59 pm

People sitting at outdoor café tables and talking while a man exits the building; plants and a garage are visible beside the café.

Food

Restaurant review: Side A, just the hits!

by Maria C. Ascarrunz April 30, 2026, 4:00 amApril 30, 2026, 9:09 am

Illustration of three school board members, Virginia Cheung, Brandee Marckmann, and Phil Kim, with "School Board 2026" text, pencils, and apples above their portraits.

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Should the lottery system be reformed?

by Marina Newman April 29, 2026, 3:34 pmApril 30, 2026, 9:15 am

White storefront with a green awning, a large window, an open door, and a black sandwich board sign on the sidewalk.

Mission Buzz: Sayonara to French-inspired bakery. Bienvenue to homemade onigiri and bento boxes

by Oscar Palma April 29, 2026, 12:00 pmApril 30, 2026, 9:23 am

This S.F. nonprofit is paying for groceries, no questions asked

by Iryna Humenyuk April 29, 2026, 6:00 amApril 30, 2026, 9:28 am

Large metallic structure with curved, ribbed panels sits on a bridge, with a river and distant buildings visible in the background under bright sunlight.

SNAPS

An echo of Deco

by Walter Mackins April 29, 2026, 6:00 amApril 28, 2026, 7:35 pm

A woman is sitting at a wooden table, smiling. A bicycle is in the background, along with shelves and office supplies. A mug and a red container are on the table.

Hillary Ronen, ex-Mission District supe, to lead 53-year-old La Raza Centro Legal

by Joe Rivano Barros April 29, 2026, 5:00 amApril 30, 2026, 9:42 am

Illustration for the District 2 Supervisorial Race 2026, featuring district 2 landmarks and cartoon portraits labeled Stephen Sherrill and Lori Brooke.

Election Coverage

Meet the District 2 candidates: Where should S.F. build housing?

by Io Yeh Gilman April 28, 2026, 4:00 pmApril 30, 2026, 9:36 am