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24 places in San Francisco to take your out-of-town relatives

by Adam Brinklow

Take a seat inside these new ‘Painted Ladies’-style toilets

Part of San Francisco Public Works’s Pit Stop public toilet project, new rolling toilets pay homage to the Painted Ladies, one of the city’s most popular Instagram spots.

by Brock Keeling

Gifting Local: 12 California artisans you should support

From contemporary vases and animalic prints to cork maps and record dividers, we’ve got you covered.

by Sally Kuchar and Brock Keeling

10 best cabin and cottage getaways near the Bay Area

by Brock Keeling

San Francisco's most iconic buildings, mapped

by Brock Keeling and Mary Jo Bowling

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11 free things to do on Black Friday in SF

There’s more to do the day after Thanksgiving than wait in lines, fight over doodads, and go further into debt.

by Brock Keeling November 22

Court deems Trump's anti-sanctuary city order unconstitutional

Federal Judge William H. Orrick ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's executive order stripping sanctuary cities of federal funding was unconstitutional.

by Adam Brinklow November 22

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101 books about where—and how—we live

Urban classics and new favorites to read and give.

by Alissa Walker, Patrick Sisson, and 1 other November 22

181 Fremont Residences

Live 700 feet in the sky* Superlative views + amenities* 181Fremont.com / 415.282.0888*

by Nelle Plotkin November 20

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What $4,000 rents you in San Francisco right now

Five new rentals, from Bayview to the Mission, which abode would you call home?

by Adam Brinklow November 21

The best ice skating rinks in the Bay Area, mapped

A long holiday weekend awaits, and what better way to get in the spirit than by putting blade to ice?

by Brock Keeling and Mary Jo Bowling November 21

Duboce Triangle townhouse, part of the clapboard wood units, asks $749K

Barely 30 years old, the units on the corner of Duboce and Steiner have gained somewhat of a cult status among architect aficionados and passersby alike.

by Brock Keeling November 21

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Notice: Mountain lion spotted near UC Berkeley

Warning: UC Berkeley Police Department says that a mountain lion popped up near Lawrence Berkeley Lab Sunday night, briefly straying into a nearby parking lot.

by Adam Brinklow November 21

Annual income needed to buy in SF soars $10K in six months

A whopping $171,000 recommended to buy in San Francisco, Oakland, and Hayward—at least.

by Adam Brinklow November 20

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Cupertino teardown sells for $2 million

Down in Cupertino, homeowners have been able to exploit the area’s housing crisis to their advantage.

by Brock Keeling November 20

Winter Walk returns to Union Square with drag queens, booze

Pop-up plaza will also feature food, crafting, and unbridled merriment.

by Brock Keeling November 20

SF wants every renter in city to get an eviction lawyer

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors introduced a proposal that would grant renters facing eviction access to an attorney, something Board President London Breed says 90 percent of evictees lack.

by Adam Brinklow November 20

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A mapped introduction to San Francisco's varieties of Victorians

A guide to get you started on the city's seemingly endless supply of buildings inspired during Queen Victoria's reign.

by Alex Bevk November 17

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Financial District’s Heineman building, the original skinny legend

While San Francisco has its fair share of iconic buildings, one high-rise has garnered a rabid and well-deserved cult following.

by Brock Keeling November 9

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The smallest, cutest home on the market asks $540K

This tucked-away home in the Mission District is the smallest detached house on the market right now. Today this adorable abode returns.

by Brock Keeling November 17

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San Francisco’s most and least expensive homes this week

Presidio Heights goes from dog to dollars, while Diamond Heights prefers to keep in the rough.

by Adam Brinklow November 17

Open thread: What’s your favorite book about SF?

While there are many choice tomes from which to choose, what about works specifically about San Francisco?

by Brock Keeling November 17

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Map shows which SF neighborhoods gentrifying fastest

UC Berkeley’s Urban Displacement Project updated its regional gentrification map to show which California neighborhoods are hemorrhaging low-income households and which ones are hanging in there.

by Adam Brinklow November 17

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City officially removes Justin Herman’s name from plaza

The city’s Recreations and Parks Commission voted Thursday to remove the name of former city planner Justin Herman from the public plaza at the Embarcadero.

by Adam Brinklow November 17

What $3,500 rents you in Oakland right now

Five new rentals, ranging from an A-frame in Montclair Hills to an artist studio in West Oakland.

by Adam Brinklow November 16

Atmospheric river brings feet of snow to Sierra Nevada mountains

This week’s precipitation event is moderate and short lived, but that hasn’t stopped the snow from piling up in Lake Tahoe.

by Megan Barber November 16

Storm turns Lake Tahoe into surfin’ safari

Area’s first atmospheric river storm of the season produces far out results.

by Brock Keeling November 16

Scenes of the Instagram-worthy Berkeley BART rotunda in ruins

Shield your eyes, Berkeley ilk. One of your best structures is now but a hazy memory from days gone by.

by Brock Keeling November 16

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For new ballpark, Oakland A’s hire design firm responsible for SFMOMA expansion

The baseball franchise just hired four noted design firms to helm their upcoming ballpark at the Peralta College site near Lake Merritt.

by Brock Keeling November 16

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This is the most dangerous intersection in San Francisco for pedestrians

Market Street has lion’s share of accidents, with SoMa being the worst place for pedestrians overall.

by Adam Brinklow November 16

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Condo inside historic Clock Tower building seeks $1.3 million

One of the city’s most intriguing yet underrated buildings, the Clock Tower, smack dab on the border of SoMa, Rincon Hill, and South Beach, is always a treat.

by Brock Keeling November 15

From Curbed SF

Take a tour of an old Victorian transformed into ‘Addams Family’ mansion

This Bay Area native spent his life recreating the home from his favorite childhood TV show

by samraby and glenngapultos November 15

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San Francisco grass growing experiment proves ‘old lawns are dead’

Design firm says drought resistant grasses fared well in extreme weather, but everyone should consider scaling back on greenery.

by Adam Brinklow November 15

Peek inside architect’s famed Corte Madera home, asking $4.2 million

Perched along a tree-studded mountain side in Corte Madera, 238 Summit stands apart from other luxe constructions in the area due to its unabashed originality.

by Brock Keeling November 15

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Soho House reportedly buying San Francisco Armory (update)

Elite social club in talks to purchase city landmark.

by Brock Keeling November 15

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City pledges $145K to figure out problem with Valencia bike lanes

SFCTA approved $145,000 to study bike lanes and traffic on Valencia Street, a year-long project that may lead to physical barriers for cyclists.

by Adam Brinklow November 15

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Flash flood watch issued for North Bay fire zone

After a month of devastating wildfires, the North Bay must now keep an eye out for sudden flooding. A storm is expected to wallop the Bay Area today and Thursday.

by Adam Brinklow November 15

Mid-Market Residences Now Selling!

Arts-centric, eats-centric, walk-centric and bike-centric, Stage 1075 offers 90 studio, one- and two-bedroom homes featuring three designer finish packages in sophisticated color palettes. Building amenities include a lobby attendant, virtual doorman, roof deck, dog run and bike storage. 415.533.0435

by Nelle Plotkin November 15

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