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Why San Francisco is not 7 by 7 miles
San Francisco is seven by seven miles. Everyone who lives here knows that. There’s even a magazine named after this fact. Problem is, it’s not exactly true. While the land area is about 49 square miles, as Wikipedia points out the total area is a much larger 232 square miles when you include water. Aside…
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Techie litter
You see this? This is what happens when hipster techies in the Mission litter their vintage textbook covers. Pick up after yourselves, people!
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Disneyland comes to The Mission
Good news, everyone! Disneyland is coming to the Mission! A recent street stencil breaks the news. I called up Disney’s headquarters for more information. Here’s the scoop:
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Proposition U (the “Sin Tax” Legislation)
It’s voting day, and this flyer appeared on various utility poles near 16th and Mission this morning. The text reads: Proposition U (the “Sin Tax” Legislation) Argument In Favor of Proposition U: No pleasure without pain. Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Proposition U: Beware the wiles of mustachioed ladies. Are we really okay with…
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San Francisco tourist FAQ from a local
In the interest of helping tourists who are new to San Francisco, as a local I thought I’d answer a few common questions. Q: Should I go to Alcatraz/Pier 39/cable cars/Coit Tower?A: How the hell would I know? Q: How do I get to…A: Well, first you pull your phone out of your pocket. Then…
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Fogust descends on Dolores Park
This is the time of year when a lot of us take time off for vacation. The season of summer needs time off as well, which is why we have the month of Fogust. A strange thing happens as the fog engulfs the city; the area around Dolores Park is shielded from the fog by…
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Blurry Simpsons
Finally, a street art mural of the Simpsons that’s as blurry as my memories of a time when the show was still funny. UPDATE: The Simpsons have now come into focus. (Spotted in Clarion Alley.)
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Hot Dog Suit Man
Superman, Batman, Spiderman — and now — Hot Dog Suit Man! If I had to venture a guess, I’d assume his superpowers involve squirting out condiments into the faces of his enemies, safely apprehending criminals with his “bacon wrap,” and giving people a bad case of the runs. What a badass! To see Hot Dog…
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Ghost outbreak in the Mission
Apparently a ghost outbreak occurred near Mission and 17th St. today, but it was already contained by the time I arrived at the scene. The ghosts are gone, all that was left was the Ghostbuster’s car. Scary stuff. Stay safe, everyone! No word as to whether this is related to Slimer’s visit to Valencia back…
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Doggie Diner heads spotted on Valencia
John Law’s Doggie Diner head trailer is a mobile landmark in San Francisco. This evening they happened to be leashed on Valencia outside Stage Werks. Anyone who’s lived in San Francisco for a while knows the story behind the doggie heads; they were the mascot of a local fast food chain called the Doggie Diner.…
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