Dogpatch Icon Altman Siegel Closes After 16 Years, Joining Bay Area Gallery Exodus
San Francisco's Altman Siegel, a gallery that launched careers and championed some of the Bay Area's most uncompromising contemporary artists, is closing its doors for good this November. The closure signals a reckoning for mid-size galleries struggling to survive in an increasingly hostile market.
Michelin Skips San Francisco Skyscrapers for Three-Key Hotel Honors, Spotlighting Secluded Luxury
Michelin's first hotel rankings awarded three keys to select California hotels for extraordinary stays, excluding San Francisco's luxurious hotels, but some city hotels did receive one or two keys for exceptional service and character.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Celebrates Number 25
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass drew huge crowds over the weekend as it celebrated its 25th year. The free music festival takes over large swathes of Golden Gate Park the first weekend of October each year, welcoming musicians and music lovers alike. Close to eighty musical acts performed during the sunny three-day span.
TikTok Army Invades Pacific Heights Estate Sale as Young San Franciscans Hunt Discounted Treasures
A new generation of budget-conscious San Franciscans has discovered what collectors have known for decades—the best luxury deals hide in Pacific Heights estate sales. This morning's crowd at 2101 Divisadero proved TikTok has turned estate sale hunting from niche hobby into mainstream weekend activity for young residents seeking designer goods at fraction-of-retail prices.
San Francisco Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Lotta's Fountain with City Hall Tribute and Commemorative Events
San Francisco celebrates the 150th anniversary of Lotta's Fountain, a historic landmark, with an online history program, special library card, and a lighting event at City Hall. The fountain is a beacon of the city's resilience and history.












