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More accolades for The Voice of San Francisco!
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (325+ words) The awards recognize work examining'some of San Francisco's most pressing issues, including city government, housing, homelessness, transportation, education, and public safety. The honors reflect the newsroom's mission of producing independent, in-depth reporting focused on the decisions and policies shaping life…...
Friday night's New York City-style menacing in Dolores Park
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1020+ words) For the first time in 22 years, Scott Wiener did not end up marching in the S. F. Trans March after all. The man who filmed it posted it on X with the caption: "Scott Wiener showed up to the trans march and…...
Celebrating the Dead as the club scene evolves
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (848+ words) The Voice of San Francisco Wandering through a preview of the ornate color blast that is the Forever Grateful exhibition of Grateful Dead memorabilia at the Haight Street Art Center, I couldn't help but reflect on the Bay Area music…...
A city married to tech: An interview with Jonathan Weber
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (408+ words) Weber, whose background includes editing The Industry Standard, the San Francisco Standard, and other publications not called "Standard," talked to The Voice about the booms and busts, the unique culture of San Francisco, and how it became inescapably married to…...
Top of the Mark revives legendary 100 Martini Passport for hotel's centennial
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (988+ words) Jennifer Dunn, the hotel's interim general manager, says the idea to revive the iconic 100 Martini Passport originated several years ago." For a first-hand taste, I paid a few visits. It was a tough assignment. Clayton Cagle, Top of the Mark's…...
Golden Gate Bridge tolls, transit fares increase take effect July 1
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (259+ words) Drivers will see a toll increase on the Golden Gate Bridge starting July 1 as part of a multiyear toll increase to fund bridge and maintenance operations. The toll rate for drivers with Fast Trak will jump from $9. 75 to $10. 25, while the…...
San Francisco jail bookings for May 2026 reveal persistent crime crisis
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (570+ words) The desire for approval can blind one to the truth. " The Emperor's New Clothes, Hans Christian Andersen, 1837 While City Hall continues to tout selective statistics and recovery narratives, a stark look at San Francisco County Jail bookings for May 2026 tells…...
This week at City Hall: call-in public comment returns; budget break; and housing deal process continues
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (434+ words) This week at Goodlett Place reflects a lull in activity following last week's major budget talks. That said, components of a crucial policy accord on housing will be on the table, there is an outreach event on property taxes on…...
Billionaire tax, affordable housing: See the measures on California's November ballot
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (908+ words) On Nov. 3, Californians will vote on 14statewide ballot measures on environment, taxation, election, housing and healthcare. For months, interest groups sponsoring ballot initiatives spent heavily on ad blitzes and signature gathering to get on the ballot, but some agreed towithdraw high-profile…...
A personal tribute to David Hockney: The artist who taught us how to see
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (322+ words) David Hockney died on June 11, 2026, at his home in London. On the morning of June 12, the news broke, and I began reading obituaries and remembrances of his extraordinary life. My sister and I traded a few text messages about the…...