misc Blocker: 100 Serrano Exploring San Francisco through the lens of city blocks, Blocker is a regular series by Charles Hodgkins. Look for it on SFist every other Wednesday, before the lunching hour. View the map of
misc Feds Make Opium Bust...In 1929 We love exotic tales of ye old San Francisco--especially when rich, smooth opium, not meth, was the preferred drug of choice. We came across this ancient news story of a San Francisco opium
misc Cry of the Fishmonger: Blood in the Water (By hockey correspondent, Ian Evans) The Sharks third consecutive ouster in second round of the NHL playoffs, despite having a Stanley Cup-worthy team this season, has led to the firing of head coach
misc Photo du Jour 123 Is he, in fact, as has been rumored over the past few years, too legitimate to quit? Discuss.
misc Vandalism Report Card: Graffiti Hurts Oh gosh. This feels like it could be divisive, so we're not sure how to grade it. Although we aren't too keen on derivative '80s "art" that white people swoon over, we love
misc Interview: Paul Mecurio What's your take on the comedy scene in the Bay Area? I had a great time when I performed there with Brian Regan. Crowds were cool, a nice vibe to the place. People
misc Early Bird Contest Kate Nash (yes, she of the British music press hoopla) is playing at the Fillmore tonight, and one lucky SFist reader can win a pair of tickets simply by entering below. This contest
misc Quote of the Day: Examiner's Quote of the Day This might be yet another ploy to get on SFist. Failing that: what? Image credit: the formidable Jim Herd
misc Alright, Alright: We're Bored For instance, did you know that maybe, probably, most likely, it seems that the next president, whomever it may be will be "gentler on pot clubs"? And, that eliminating a pot farm found
misc Mission Mission's "I Lost Me To Meth" Coaster Contest Oh wow. Mission Mission is offering a free pack of "I Lost Me to Meth" coasters to one lucky reader who can come up with the niftiest meth-related anecdote. So, tweakers of San
misc Photo du Jour 122 Is you mailbox inundated as well? (Which is why you should never register to vote, kids.)
misc Photo du Jour 121 Pat Montandon, San Francisco's sharpest and swankiest mother, says: "Don't forget to call your mom today." (An aside: How To Be A Party Girl is available in print! Awesome.)
misc Week Around the Ists Gothamist watched a series of civil disobedience events, protesting the Sean Bell shooting verdict, unfold across the city--over 200 people, including the Reverend Al Sharpton, were arrested. Somewhat related, on behalf of a
misc Photo du Jour 120 We're going all the way to Texas for our photo of the day where this yoga studio has an "NRA-inspired bumper sticker prominently displayed on the front door." That's two kinds of peace!
misc Muni's Guide To The Weekend: KFOG KaBoom Oh my God. KFOG KaBoom. It is here. Well, it's almost here. It's happening this weekend. And if you've never gone to this classic-rock concert, you should. It's a locals-only kind of event,
misc Photo du Jour 119 Let's push down the hipsters, the poop virus outbreaks, the Newsoms, and the suicides with a gosh darn stubborn but adorable pup, shall we?
misc Tales Of Mere Existence "A few of my early childhood fears" (CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE) "Tales Of Mere Existence" By Levni Yilmaz Z.O.G.
misc Welcome, Fair-Weather Commuters And now, with the arrival of the easy, sunny days of spring, you’ve joined us. And we’re happy to see you, really. It’s Bike to Work Month, after all, and
misc San Francisco Hipsters: The Most Tolerable Hipsters? Oh, the East Coast. It tickles us ever so. Last year Cornell University's Erin Geld wrote something or other about the Cosby's neighborhood as a bastion of coke-fueled cool, and all of the
misc SFist Fashion Focus: Bluetooth Technology So, dear readers, where do we stand on Bluetooth ear pieces? Sure, the Summer's Eve set is prone to wearing them now--which at least prevents them from doing that constant ear-to-mouth cell phone
misc Photo du Jour 119 Google transit really, really wants your business. (Although we wish they had route overlay info and NextBus data, still: a decent service.)
misc Bay Area Myanmar Cyclone Disaster Efforts Hey, you! Looking to help people ravaged by the Myanmar cyclone? The twister that struck the country has claimed over 100,000 live so far. And the Foundation for the People of Burma,
misc Film Du Jour: Twitter Defined Our sister site, LAist--which is a fantastic read, by the way, even if you live north of the Grapevine--came across this handy video explaining how Twitter is used. Check it out so you
misc Follies In Cable Car Advertising Guess what we don't want to think about while riding San Francisco's whimsical, romantic, and downright gorgeous cable cars? Unkempt sphincters.
