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San Francisco weekend treats
If you're looking to treat yourself this weekend, I have some ideas for you! It's now Girl Scout Cookie SZN in Northern California! This week's column introduces a new flavor for 2026 and shares some classic hacks to try once you've scored
So what if the billionaires leave California?
Plus: New Girls Scout cookie alert, a visit to Cuba, and Mosswood Meltdown's full lineup.
Crime is no longer the defining political issue in cities
Tracking a shift toward affordability and development with the three Congressional candidates
Should you sign that clipboard petition? A handy guide
Plus: BIG WEEK has MLK, Bob Weir, Claude tributes and we take on that new food pyramid mess.
His viral photos of Mexican workers strike deep community chords
Plus: Urban Ore workers win contract, Noir City sings the blues, Mosswood Meltdown surprise
Why did SF prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert?
Plus: GM wants $71 mill from SF, upzoning lawsuit tests CEQA, Mark Mothersbaugh's scores hit Sketchfest
2026 in the mix
Happy New Year! On Dec. 31, I published a 2026 preview that you may have missed. Take a peek! Good Taste: 8 delicious reasons to welcome 2026 - 48 hillsFerry Building additions, Presidio newcomers, and a “no holds barred” supper club: Next year is looking tasty already.48 hillsTamara Palmer
Wild moment at first Congressional debate
Plus: Tony's upside-down pizza, two very different Palestinian movies, and City Hall ignores the arts
Saying goodbye to Bottom of the Hill 😔
Plus: North Beach CEQA review lawsuit, BIG WEEK what to do, video games we have loved, more
The Marina Safeway project is a big distraction
Plus: Major local music players weigh in on their favorites of 2025, and Ashima Yadava's striking photographs of South Asian abuse survivors
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