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San Francisco's newest trail spans 12 iconic park sites

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A newly connected trail ties together many of the city&#x27;s best-known national park destinations into one continuous adventure.Why it matters: The route offers a new way to experience many of San Francisco&#x27;s iconic landscapes — not as separate stops, but as one trek across the city&#x27;s northern and western shoreline.

Adult summer camp craze takes off in California

These getaways promise unplugged weekends and the kind of friendships many people miss.

Summer camp isn&#x27;t just for kids anymore.The big picture: Adventure and connection seekers in California are increasingly signing up for grownup versions, complete with zip lines, campfires and speed-friending.

Why Harris' Restaurant remains one of San Francisco's best steakhouses

The pepper steak is everything you want in a hearty dinner.

Food and Drink

About once a month, I dine somewhere that feels frozen in time, where the food is only part of the draw and the experience is rooted in the charm of a bygone era.State of play: I recently landed at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Harris&#x27; Restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/about" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.harrisrestaurant.com/about" target="_blank">Harris&#x27; Restaurant</a>, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="longtime steakhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://sf.eater.com/dining-report/212259/harris-restaurant-review" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sf.eater.com/dining-report/212259/harris-restaurant-review" target="_blank">longtime steakhouse</a> that&#x27;s been serving the city since 1984 (and before that, famously so as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grison&#x27;s Steakhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bob-Grison-Legendary-S-F-Restaurateur-2976855.php" data-vars-content-id="cd39e6d8-7e19-4e37-a717-af490cba319a" data-vars-headline="Why Harris&#x27; Restaurant remains one of San Francisco&#x27;s best steakhouses" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bob-Grison-Legendary-S-F-Restaurateur-2976855.php" target="_blank">Grison&#x27;s Steakhouse</a>).

San Francisco could create the nation's first city-run public bank

A ballot measure heads to voters this November.

San Francisco voters will <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="decide this November" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kqed.org/news/12058853/san-francisco-public-bank-supporters-eye-2026-ballot-measure" data-vars-content-id="4bbb262e-4e65-447e-b966-1931d7733989" data-vars-headline="San Francisco could create the nation&#x27;s first city-run public bank" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kqed.org/news/12058853/san-francisco-public-bank-supporters-eye-2026-ballot-measure" target="_blank">decide this November</a> whether the city should take the first step toward creating what could become the first city-run public bank in the nation.Why it matters: Supporters say a public bank could help finance affordable housing, small businesses and green infrastructure — projects that often struggle to get affordable loans from traditional banks.

San Francisco unveils anti-scam push targeting government impersonators

The city will offer scam verification, alerts and victim support.

San Francisco launched a new initiative Tuesday to help residents verify whether communications claiming to be from City Hall are legitimate as officials look to combat a growing wave of online scams.Why it matters: Government impersonation scams — from fake parking tickets and phony utility shutoff notices to bogus jail release calls — are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="on the rise" data-vars-click-url="https://coasthills.coop/resources/learn/financial-fitness/may-2026/government-impersonation-scams-are-on-the-rise" data-vars-content-id="c12edc05-0d38-4863-8fd1-5ecb90d14796" data-vars-headline="San Francisco unveils anti-scam push targeting government impersonators" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coasthills.coop/resources/learn/financial-fitness/may-2026/government-impersonation-scams-are-on-the-rise" target="_blank">on the rise</a>, disproportionately <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="target elder adults" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/2026/05/top-scams-affecting-older-adults" data-vars-content-id="c12edc05-0d38-4863-8fd1-5ecb90d14796" data-vars-headline="San Francisco unveils anti-scam push targeting government impersonators" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events/2026/05/top-scams-affecting-older-adults" target="_blank">target elder adults</a> and cost Americans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="billions annually" data-vars-click-url="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fbi-ftc-report-2025-losses/" data-vars-content-id="c12edc05-0d38-4863-8fd1-5ecb90d14796" data-vars-headline="San Francisco unveils anti-scam push targeting government impersonators" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fbi-ftc-report-2025-losses/" target="_blank">billions annually</a>.

What to know before mailing tax returns this year

A new IRS postmark rule means sending your return on time may not be enough to avoid penalties.

Money

Mailing your tax return this year comes with a key change: A new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="postmark rule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/24/2025-20740/postmarks-and-postal-possession" data-vars-content-id="5b9aa411-d0b7-4398-a35c-f3b5ff84b2bc" data-vars-headline="What to know before mailing tax returns this year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/24/2025-20740/postmarks-and-postal-possession" target="_blank">postmark rule</a> is redefining what qualifies as &quot;on time.&quot;Why it matters: The IRS treats the postmark date — not the day you dropped the envelope into the mail — as proof of filing, meaning delays in postmarking could trigger penalties even if you sent your return on time.

How much Californians can expect to get in federal tax refunds

Most California taxpayers stand to get a refund after navigating the process.

Thousands of dollars in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="federal tax refunds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/27/irs-tax-season-2025-taxes-refund" data-vars-content-id="6132699a-0958-4f29-bc7e-3becf61005ee" data-vars-headline="How much Californians can expect to get in federal tax refunds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/27/irs-tax-season-2025-taxes-refund" target="_self">federal tax refunds</a> are on the way for many Californians.Why it matters: Tax filing season ends Tuesday .

Stunning stat:💰Rents hit $4K

One-bedroom rents hit $4,000 in San Francisco for the first time

1 stat to go: 💰 Our average tax return

1 stat to go: San Francisco's average tax return 

1 stat to go: 💻 Engineers cashing in

1 stat to go: Software engineers cash in

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