misc Week Around the Ists Torontoist went Banksy crazy, after the street artist showed up for the first time in Canada, and then disappeared just as quickly. Which leaves one big question: what does it all mean? Houstonist
misc Thanks to This Week's Advertisers We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on SFist. Virgin America. Grab a seat and learn to love flying again on the new route from SFO to Toronto.
misc Relevant Facebook Status Update of the Day Via T.N.: "got my pellet gun all set for the annual 'shoot the drunk bay to breakers jackass who tries to piss on my front steps' game."
misc Robert Downey Jr. Parties at Getty Manse Robert Downey Jr., star of such blockbusters as Chances Are and Only You stopped by Ann and Gordon Getty's fortress last night. Along with gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown, the ruling Getty duo hosted
misc Meanwhile, In Berkeley... Fashionist (unrelated to SFist, save in our love of all things sartorial) snapped this shot of, what we can only assume is, the world's greatest sweater.
misc Adoptable Pets of Week: Sarah B & Nora Did you make a connection with one of both of these two lovable rapscallions? Then, by all means, head over to the SPCA to adopt them or one of the many fine animals
misc Meanwhile, In Berkeley... A lively scene from this past weekend's Pagan Alliance Festival & Parade 2010.
misc Afternoon Palate Cleanser: Musical Protest Style A flashmob of (mostly) ladies descended on the Westin St. Francis over the weekend to call attention to the boycott of the hotel. The protesters were all of the LGBTQ community, and we're
misc 7 Reasons to Love San Francisco There are countless stories to tell in San Francisco, but sometimes a picture says so much more that mere words. Each Tuesday, we present to you 7 Reasons. (Our sister site LAist does
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misc Bickering Kills Some Coastal Trail Upgrades by Matt Baume Well, it would have been nice, but it's not going to happen. A delightful upgrade to a waterfront trail in the Presidio has officially been given the gong. Back in
misc Updated: More Banksy Are we bored with Banksy yet? You tell us. Last week, the Chinatown building owners were documented tending to Banksy's doctor. Earlier this week, Blek le Banksy's rat showed up on an historic
misc Weekend Palate Cleanser: Mr. T's "Treat Your Momma Right" One thing Mr. T won't stand for is disrespecting your mother (but calling other kids extremely rude and offensive names is apparently acceptable). [Edit: We just saw this was also posted on Jezebel
misc Mother's Day Reminder Anna Madrigal, fictitious maternal figure to all San Franciscans, asks, "Have you called your mother today?"
misc Week Around the Ists DCist went nuts over some new glamour shots of the National Zoo's adorable clouded leopard cubs. Torontoist has something for your architecture nerds: a look at the very best and very worst new
misc Afternoon Palate Cleanser: Very Mary-Kate Very Mary-Kate: Moving Day from Mary-Kate Olsen on Vimeo. We here at SFist make no secret about our respect and understanding for Mary-Kate Olsen, the tissue-thin billionairess cum fashion icon whose style, wit,
misc Thanks to This Week's Advertisers We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on SFist. Canadian Tourism Commission. Getaway to Canada now. Palladium Boots, ready to help you explore your street, your city, or
misc Photo du Jour 628 "I Feel So Down" by Troy Holden. (Side note: this is downright gorgeous, people.)
misc The Baby-ry Coast Be sure to check out the rad Star Wars pregnancy announcement above (via Offbeat Mama). In other film news, Babies, a brilliant-looking French documentary filmed from the perspective of four babies in four