• Former S.F. Bay Guardian stalwart Tim Redmond raising money for a new progressive newspaper under the banner of the newly formed San Francisco Progressive Media Center. [SFWeekly]

• Why San Francisco is the new Silicon Valley. (Hint: it has to do with money.) [Atlantic Cities]

• Uber pulls a publicity stunt, offers boat ride commutes from the East Bay. [TechCrunch]

• "Gayby" showers are now a thing, according to Fergie. [SFEx]

• Why is Urban Outfitters cribbing the United Farm Workers logo? [Latino Rebels]

• SPUR explores what San Francisco can learn from New York. [CurbedSF]