I wrote a guide for your dog. Curating fun Bay Area day trips for the Fleet Week agnostic. Includes distance from Fleet Week, and a dog-friendliness rating based on a 1-to-5 Blue Angels. Gift Link for all the good boys and girls! 🎁 🐾 ❤️ www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

Escape from Fleet Week: Five Blue Angels-free outings for you (and your dog)

We’ve assembled our first Escape from Fleet Week guide, with five weekend excursions for people — and pets — who aren’t wild about the F-18s flying in formation over San Francisco.

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I ride with @mingemi.bsky.social Whatever comes Marisa’s way she puts her energy into making A+++ content for the people. If you have the means in these tough times support the local journalism that you love. A few bucks to an indie producer is a civic act. 🗞️💜

Valkyries Beat@valkyriesbeat.bsky.social · 3d ago

what a year to be a Valkyries newsletter

Valkyries are like the villain in a horror movie. They keep coming at you. No let up. Relentless. The creativity of the Bay embodied. The values of the Bay embodied. The quiet toughness of the Bay embodied. BALLHALLA will be lit in the finals. S.F. will be at its best in the finals. 💜⚔️🌁

Gabby Williams for the gays

ALT: Gabby Williams for the gays

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Sometimes when Kaitlyn Chen is on the sideline it seems as if she has forgotten she’s a player and thinks she’s a fan who lucked into courtside seats. Pure joy. Whatever happens tonight (and the next night and the next …) this is a gift, and one of the all-time special seasons in Bay Area sports.

Kaitlyn Chen Celebration

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I think in reality what socialism actually means in the American context is that trillionaire Elon Musk got $38 billion from the U.S. government and you got rejected trying to buy a $1 soda on SNAP benefits.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4d ago

Q: How do you define socialism personally? JD VANCE: I think in reality what it actually means in the American context is you want to replace American workers with foreigners workers, and you want boys to play in girls' sports

As I was researching this story, and admiring the subject more, I kept thinking the same thing over and over: "Why isn't Katherine Stinson a household name?" Let's fix that today! Gift link 🎁 ⬇️ www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

Before Amelia Earhart, this female aviator thrilled S.F. Why is she forgotten?

“Flying Schoolgirl” Katherine Stinson broke gender barriers and thrilled San Francisco crowds long before Amelia Earhart. Then history lost her name.

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Why indeed. Pretty awesome story here by @peterhartlaub.bsky.social early aviator Katherine Stinson, who has a new exhibition about her up via @sfomuseum.bsky.social I'll need to check out soon. Gift link, and flagging @quartzcity.bsky.social for a start. (And @mostlymartha.bsky.social too!)

Before Amelia Earhart, this female aviator thrilled S.F. Why is she forgotten?

“Flying Schoolgirl” Katherine Stinson broke gender barriers and thrilled San Francisco crowds long before Amelia Earhart. Then history lost her name.

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As I was researching this story, and admiring the subject more, I kept thinking the same thing over and over: "Why isn't Katherine Stinson a household name?" Let's fix that today! Gift link 🎁 ⬇️ www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

Before Amelia Earhart, this female aviator thrilled S.F. Why is she forgotten?

“Flying Schoolgirl” Katherine Stinson broke gender barriers and thrilled San Francisco crowds long before Amelia Earhart. Then history lost her name.

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Got a late ticket — hung with bestie @heatherknightsf.bsky.social before the game Takeaways: BALLHALLA passes Grand Lake Theater as my fav place on earth Too many timeouts in WNBA Hammon is my #1 choice for next Dubs coach. (Nakase stays forever) Gabby = Bay Area queen 👑 SF = best city ever 🌁

Peter Hartlaub@peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 5d ago

Yay Area mood rn GO VALKS!! 💜⚔️

Yay Area mood rn GO VALKS!! 💜⚔️

I’m not saying Stack Jack is super high in the Warriors booth right now but those are the perfect glasses for that scenario.

ICYMI: More than any politician or journalist or celebrity, I believe Bob Siegel holds the secrets to a better San Francisco. I dug a little deeper into his stewardship and how he got here. (Please read & share with any cynical friends who have given up on this city.) 🌁 ❤️

Peter Hartlaub@peterhartlaub.bsky.social · last wk.

“Stop asking permission.” “Strike up a conversation with anyone.” “Keep moving forward.” This retired teacher made an urban trail go viral. He won’t stop until the whole city is discovering San Francisco. Your feel-good story for the weekend. #RetirementGoals www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

Worried about this … Nakase does does weird rotational stuff (long Gabby sit downs etc) but makes no sense to keep her out at this point in the game. Chen cooling down. Need their steadiest hand.

Marisa Ingemi@mingemi.bsky.social · last wk.

Burton is just like on the bench and looks fine I really don't know why she hasn't been in

Buy him a coffee when you see him on the trail

Peter Hartlaub@peterhartlaub.bsky.social · last wk.

“Stop asking permission.” “Strike up a conversation with anyone.” “Keep moving forward.” This retired teacher made an urban trail go viral. He won’t stop until the whole city is discovering San Francisco. Your feel-good story for the weekend. #RetirementGoals www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

“Stop asking permission.” “Strike up a conversation with anyone.” “Keep moving forward.” This retired teacher made an urban trail go viral. He won’t stop until the whole city is discovering San Francisco. Your feel-good story for the weekend. #RetirementGoals www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

Why are so many people walking across San Francisco? This tireless 86-year-old is the answer

Why are so many people walking across San Francisco? Thank Bob Siegel, a tireless 86-year-old who built the city’s ultimate walk.

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MOST STRESSFUL BASKETBALL GAME IN HISTORY?!? Gooooo Valks! 💜⚔️

Honored to make the top 5! What a photogenic city we have.

Peter Hartlaub@peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 2w ago

I ranked the 10 best views in San Francisco. Probably most notable for the big one that I left on the honorable mentions. (No regrets.) How many have you seen? Until exploring the city became my job circa 2018, I had only experienced 4 of the 10 on this list. www.sfchronicle.com/project/sf-b...

I ranked the 10 best views in San Francisco. Probably most notable for the big one that I left on the honorable mentions. (No regrets.) How many have you seen? Until exploring the city became my job circa 2018, I had only experienced 4 of the 10 on this list. www.sfchronicle.com/project/sf-b...

The 10 best views in San Francisco — ranked

The city’s vista points are so iconic, our list doesn’t include the most famous one

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Respect to the Wings and that epic performance by Ogunbowale. BALLHALLA is going to be loud! 💜⚔️

Cute Child Tipping 'RE2PECT' Hat

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Some incredible ice cream sandwich journalism from @taraduggan.bsky.social with an assist from J.D. Morris. Did beloved local treat provider It’s It change its mint formula? And what does it have to do with … RFK Jr.? www.sfchronicle.com/food/article...

S.F.’s favorite It’s-It ice cream sandwich has changed for the first time in decades. Here’s why

Fans started noticing a change in the signature, garish color of It’s-It mint ice cream sandwich. Quietly, the Bay Area company had tweaked its iconic treat.

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I've been looking at this BART Golden Gate Bridge image for years. Finally checked to see what 1960s engineers had to say. Was the bridge built for trains? Could BART safely run on the bridge? And how would trains get there? (An elevated track on Lombard?) 🚆 🌁 www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

BART once planned to cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Then politics got in the way

Before the Transbay Tube was built, BART dreamed of crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Here’s why it never happened.

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First half recap ⬇️ GO VALKS! FOR THE GAYS! FOR THE BAY! 💜⚔️🔥

Love how the rest & deep bench is helping this team. Paige & Jess Shep haven’t left the court. That will be tough for the Wings to maintain in a three game series. 💜⚔️

Marisa Ingemi@mingemi.bsky.social · 2w ago

Appears like Natalie is going with 9-player rotation. Chen, Charles, Hayes and Salaun off the bench and they're keeping in a starter or two even with the second unit.

excellent column today which paints the history on broad strokes. in 2022, I attempted to fill in the picture with as many fine details as possible, including the men involved who helped kill the idea of BART on the Golden Gate Bridge www.substack-bahn.net/p/how-bart-o...

How BART on the Golden Gate Bridge Died: A New History

"A Machiavellian plot" to kill a Bay Area dream

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Peter Hartlaub@peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 2w ago

I've been looking at this BART Golden Gate Bridge image for years. Finally checked to see what 1960s engineers had to say. Was the bridge built for trains? Could BART safely run on the bridge? And how would trains get there? (An elevated track on Lombard?) 🚆 🌁 www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

I've been looking at this BART Golden Gate Bridge image for years. Finally checked to see what 1960s engineers had to say. Was the bridge built for trains? Could BART safely run on the bridge? And how would trains get there? (An elevated track on Lombard?) 🚆 🌁 www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

BART once planned to cross the Golden Gate Bridge. Then politics got in the way

Before the Transbay Tube was built, BART dreamed of crossing the Golden Gate Bridge. Here’s why it never happened.

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I love the Warfield. Cozy yet grand 104-year-old vaudeville house turned movie palace turned live music venue. But feels like it was built to watch your favorite band all along. Jump off BART at Powell and you’re there. Saw Sugar here in 1994 and again last night 🔥💜 @bobmouldmusic.bsky.social

I keep thinking of the song from “The Office” dinner party episode. youtu.be/DYSopeqBRKo?...

That One Night - The Hunted - The Office - Dinner Party

YouTube video by Marie Salazar

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Jason Koebler@jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 2w ago

it’s forbidden content but i have watched this video of the AI songs a man made for his mistress after murdering his wife being played in court maybe 20 times today. It is one of the most compelling things i have ever seen

“You cannot engage with Newsom in good faith, because what faith can you have in a shell of a person who so baldly pursues wealth, power, the next shiniest thing?” Nice work. His first Chronicle quote in 1991 was bragging about giving wine discounts to his wealthy benefactors. Has anything changed?

COYOTE@coyotemedia.org · 3w ago

Gavin Newsom, who has spent the past year courting billionaires and the right wing, is "a political juker — an advocate for nothing but his own ambitions as the Democrats’ best boy," writes @soleilho.com. www.coyotemedia.org/what-is-the-...

Valkyries just aged all of us about 5 years. I qualify to cash in my 401K now. Less about the win and more about the momentum. Playing Fever after two bad losses would have been tough. Go Valks!! 💜🏳️‍🌈⚔️

Gabby Williams Flex

ALT: Gabby Williams Flex

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Where I discover my new favorite Bay Area urban hike, examine my anti-Berkeley bias and explain why a good city hike plays out like Nirvana's "Nevermind." Gift link for Bears fans 🎁 🐻 (And new East Bay resident @jessethorn.bsky.social) www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

I took this urban hike through Berkeley and walked out loving the city again

Your next urban hike is a walk past boulders, slides and poetry in the Berkeley Hills. You won’t find it on AllTrails.

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