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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

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

A man stands behind a bookstore counter holding a copy of "Used and Rare." Shelves of books and various items fill the background.

Colin Hutton’s Video Wave makes an old format work

by JL Odom April 26, 2026, 4:00 amApril 28, 2026, 10:16 am

Two men sit on a porch; one drinks from a cup while the other smokes a pipe. A bottle sits on the ground between them. The house has wooden steps and a closed door.

Puff, puff … past: S.F. supervisor proposes ban on smoking in outdoor patios

by Nicholas David April 15, 2026, 12:25 pmApril 17, 2026, 10:07 am

Photos: It’s Open Studios weekend at 1890 Bryant Street

by Zoe Malen April 11, 2026, 9:00 amApril 11, 2026, 7:00 pm

S.F. to close 3 health clinics amid budget cuts, including long-standing youth centers

by Eleni Balakrishnan April 9, 2026, 5:00 amApril 10, 2026, 1:58 pm

Two women seated at a council table smile and speak into microphones; American and California flags are visible in the background.

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder seeks leave of absence through June 30

by Joe Rivano Barros April 7, 2026, 12:09 pmApril 10, 2026, 2:31 pm

A man stands in front of a gated entrance to a building with banners, rainbow flags, and a free library box nearby.

The security guard who greets everyone in Mission Dolores

by JL Odom April 4, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 27, 2026, 2:56 pm

A San Francisco Adult Probation Department mobile van is parked on a city street with staff assisting people at an outdoor table covered by a branded tablecloth.

Covering the Police

San Francisco probation department’s new van hits the streets

by Alice Finno April 3, 2026, 5:56 pmApril 7, 2026, 1:05 pm

Can we design trouble out of the 16th St. BART plazas?

by H.R. Smith April 2, 2026, 4:00 amApril 7, 2026, 4:30 pm

A woman in a gray blazer stands by a railing in a spacious, well-lit building with marble floors and ornate wall sconces.

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, take leave of absence

by Joe Rivano Barros March 29, 2026, 7:15 pmMarch 31, 2026, 1:10 pm

A woman with long dark hair wearing a burgundy blazer stands indoors in a building with ornate architectural details and arches.

‘I want to see her back:’ District 9 closes ranks around Jackie Fielder, wary of mayoral pick

by Joe Rivano Barros March 29, 2026, 6:00 amMarch 31, 2026, 11:58 am

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder, in the hospital, says she will resign

by Joe Rivano Barros March 27, 2026, 5:26 pmMarch 31, 2026, 12:11 pm

People interact at information tables under a green "SOMA ARTS" projection inside a spacious event hall. A small dog is present in the foreground.

After MCCLA’s closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

by Sarah Hopkins and Oscar Palma March 26, 2026, 4:00 amMarch 30, 2026, 3:36 pm