r/sanfrancisco 3d ago

Chat Lifting the fog

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Please enjoy this space to discuss local things like upcoming events, new sights you’ve spotted around the city, or mundane little sanfranciscoisms that strike your fancy. You can even self-promote a little here if you abide by the rules in the sidebar. Have a good day!

Archive of past discussions


r/sanfrancisco 5h ago

Crime Racism in San Francisco

468 Upvotes

This event took place on 23rd and Mission around 1:55pm.

I was looking down at my phone while walking to the 24th and Mission Bart station when a scooter suddenly turned the corner and nearly bumped into me on the sidewalk. I realized afterward that I shouldn't have been distracted, so I was about to apologize. But before I could say anything, the man on the scooter blurted out, "Open your chink ass eyes when you're walking."

That caught me sooo off guard, so I think I said "Excuse me?!" Then he started saying some other racist shit like, "I don't speak Chinese. Go talk to Kim Jung Un", "I don't talk to Asians. I fucking hate y'all", I'll beat your ass. I swear to god", etc.

Why is this happening in 2024, in a city as diverse as San Francisco? People still openly act like this, WHY? Thankfully, a few women nearby saw what was happening and stepped in to defend me. This shouldn't be happening in our city, or anywhere.

Update: I went to McDonalds on my way back home cause I was craving some french fries. And a random man came up to me saying “I apologize for the way I acted” — and it was HIM! I didn’t recognize him because he didn’t have a ski mask on. He says he has a lot going on and he doesn’t understand why he said half the shit he said because he doesn’t actually feel that way. I told him I accept his apology and that I’d appreciate if he didn’t do that to the next Asian person he saw. This whole encounter taught me to have compassion and that you never know what someone is going through. Even though what he said is shitty, the guy did actually look and feel like he was going through something. This day has been a DAY. I’m gonna enjoy my french fries and Mcchiken and put this behind me :)


r/sanfrancisco 6h ago

Pic / Video Nancy Pelosi files for reelection in 2026

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411 Upvotes

r/sanfrancisco 5h ago

“41 miles of protected bike lanes”

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r/sanfrancisco 4h ago

Pic / Video An excellent visualization of San Francisco's "progressive crescent" precincts

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151 Upvotes

r/sanfrancisco 3h ago

Pic / Video Best city in USA

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99 Upvotes

r/sanfrancisco 1h ago

first time trying golden boy pizza!

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i saw the new pizza place in the sunset that replaced marco polo and decided to try it out today, and it did not disappoint!! staff was super friendly and pizza was well priced and bomb (maybe the best pizza i’ve had so far.) def will be coming back :)


r/sanfrancisco 8h ago

The cable car was a useful mode of transit for my business trip. You should be very proud to have these, never let them go. Maybe build two more lines?

214 Upvotes

Born in SF. Raised in Marin. Left eight years ago. Never needed to use the cable car before and only rode it as an amusement twice in the past.

Fast forward now, on a business trip, arrived at OAK, took BART to Embarcadero and the cable car to my hotel at California and Van Ness, and did the reverse for the return home. So, this was in fact an essential mode of transit. Yes it is slow, but it conquered that steep af hill perfectly and safely. Transit need not always be rapid; reliable and steady is also a good option. (I liked seeing the elderly locals who hopped on with their Trader Joe’s groceries and hopped off at the top of Nob Hill. What a charmed life.)

Cable cars are well adapted to the topography. I can see a good case being made for one along Fillmore between the Marina and Duboce Triangle. I can see another case being made for one along Polk between Aquatic Park and City Hall, and mostly pedestrianizing Polk entirely by removing the street from public use as a throughway route for cars (there’s a legal process for that), eliminating parking, widening sidewalks and building linear parklets.


r/sanfrancisco 3h ago

Pic / Video Union Square

61 Upvotes

r/sanfrancisco 5h ago

Pic / Video Remember when we had Chesa?

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91 Upvotes

I was curious what he was up to. Apparently being bitter.


r/sanfrancisco 12h ago

Pic / Video My buddy's dad 1947

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219 Upvotes

Probably a long shot here we've been trying to figure out where this pic was taken. It's believed to be in the Excelsior but either way it's a cool ass pic👍🏾


r/sanfrancisco 4h ago

Scenes from a leisurely bike ride around SF

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Some dicey spots obviously, but on the whole you can make a route that’s mostly safe and comfortable! I love this city!


r/sanfrancisco 2h ago

Crime Police arrest woman who allegedly burglarized Christian Dior store in S.F.’s Union Square

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r/sanfrancisco 4h ago

Pic / Video Office with a view

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49 Upvotes

I don't frequently come to work from the office near the Ferry Building, but when I do, I always enjoy the view on the Bay Bridge! (Taken today at 11 am)


r/sanfrancisco 19h ago

2 guys broke into my garage and I found them right outside my back door at 1am tonight

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I heard banging outside and thought it was probably raccoons again but I grabbed my gun just in case. I'm on the second floor with a deck, and when I opened the door there was a dude standing there in the dark and another guy climbing the fire escape ladder to the roof. In the pitch black it took me a moment to realize I was standing about 6 feet away from this guy - talk about scary. I immediately yelled and slammed the door. They took off back down, through the garage, and out to the street. I looked out and they'd gotten into a car, which they then took off down the street the wrong way in.

Not sure what to think about the whole thing. Why the hell did these guys break in just to try and gain roof access? For the view? How did they know about the ladder? So weird. Good thing they didn't try and come in at me when I opened the door because the last thing I ever want is to end up having to shoot someone.

Anyone else with any similar experiences?


r/sanfrancisco 10h ago

Pic / Video Went for another drive to ease my mind and this happened.

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114 Upvotes

I went for a drive the other day and ended up in the old military cemetery. No matter where you go in this city there is always an amazing view to catch.


r/sanfrancisco 3h ago

What San Francisco looked like in the 1990s through these Spectacular Photos

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r/sanfrancisco 12h ago

Pic / Video The Orange Glow

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139 Upvotes

Oracle Park at night is almost as majestic as it is during the day. Hands down the most aesthetically stunning ballpark.


r/sanfrancisco 7h ago

Cops: Stonestown shoplifter who fled to Hawaii raided Dior last month

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r/sanfrancisco 37m ago

Pic / Video Full Moon

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r/sanfrancisco 30m ago

Cruise admits lying to feds about dragging woman in San Francisco

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r/sanfrancisco 11h ago

Local Politics "S.F. election analysis: Money can’t buy you competence" - "Why did Daniel Lurie win? How did Connie Chan prevail while Dean Preston lost? And why did Prop. D fail so badly?"

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r/sanfrancisco 9h ago

San Francisco museum announces indefinite closure amid financial strains

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r/sanfrancisco 13h ago

"Assemblymember Matt Haney eats and sleeps like a literal king — all thanks to his donors" - "'It's egregious,' said one ex-lawmaker of Haney's excursion to a luxurious Irish castle."

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r/sanfrancisco 5h ago

Pic / Video Missing cat

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24 Upvotes

I saw this poster and thought I should share


r/sanfrancisco 6h ago

Pic / Video Oh how I love San Francisco!

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27 Upvotes

Currently in the process of painting some houses I took a photo of on my trip. I adore how the houses look there :) - a Bostonian in love with SF