San Francisco

A man in a black shirt waving a campaign sign amid a group of people holding signs that say "Manny for Supervisor"

Power

After Manny Yekutiel’s Campaign Implodes, Who Holds S.F. Leaders Accountable?

After fumbling accusations of sexual assault, S.F. politicians deserve a reckoning.

Soleil Ho Oct 7, 2026

a young child's hands are seen from above typing on a laptop keyboard

Power

In Which I Decline to Let an AI Company Experiment on My Kid at School

Living in San Francisco means being a guinea pig for the tech industry — but I draw the line at my second-grader.

Emma Silvers Oct 5, 2026

A row of people smile as a large red ribbon is cut in front of the Warfield Commons building.

COYOTE

COYOTE Has Entered the Building: Warfield Commons!

Another startup moves into an office building in downtown San Francisco??

Cecilia Lei Oct 2, 2026

a sci-fi novel by Annalee Newitz called A Wall Is Also a Road, an author photo of a person smiling with dark short hair, round dark glasses, a yellow shirt, blue tie, and gray suit jacket

Culture

Excerpt: ‘A Wall Is Also a Road’

The new novel from San Francisco sci-fi writer Annalee Newitz is a thought-provoking meditation on human nature, told from the perspective of an adventurous alien amoeba.

Annalee Newitz Sep 28, 2026

Culture

Amid Anti-Trans Uproar in the WNBA, the Valkyries Are Standing Their Ground. Is That Enough?

For Valkyries fans, the inclusiveness of Ballhalla is sacred — even moreso as the culture war comes for the WNBA.

Marisa Ingemi Sep 25, 2026

two people stand in front of colorful art in a gallery while other people smile around them at a gallery party

Culture

Forget Lurie’s Boosterism. SF Artists Say Only DIY Organizing Can Save the Scene

While the mayor boasts about Vogue World as a win for the local “creative community,” one thing’s never been more clear: A healthy art scene can’t depend on politicians or wealthy donors.

Max Blue Sep 17, 2026

an aerial drone image of an Oakland intersection

Power

An Oakland Photographer Surveils the Surveillance State

Cara Esten Hurtle’s drone-based art project shows the difference between being seen and being spotted.

Rahawa Haile Sep 15, 2026

Woman in red shirt playing piano in front of brass instrument players and a group of standing people

Culture

Magik*Magik Orchestra Cordially Invites You to a Slumber Party

Listen up and wind down at Gray Area on Sept. 26.

Emma Silvers Sep 8, 2026

Group of people, many in brown robes, standing or sitting in front of an office building. A sign reads, "We Inter-Are."

Power

The Buddhist Community Calling Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff to Action

Zen Master Thích Nhất Hạnh had a “dramatic influence” on Benioff. On Tuesday, the monk's students delivered an open letter to Salesforce Plaza, petitioning the CEO to end contracts with ICE and voice support for democratic elections.