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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.

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>.

Your ultimate Fourth of July guide

From the best fireworks viewing spots to street closures, here's what to know.

Things to Do

San Francisco is preparing for a lively July Fourth as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.The big picture: Here are our favorite celebrations, travel tips and traffic disruptions to watch out for.

SF Bay Area tops U.S. host cities in World Cup prices

There is a wild variance in prices across U.S. host cities.

Sports

A beer at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium will set soccer fans back $24.50 — the highest concession price among U.S. cities hosting the World Cup.Why it matters: Fans are paying dramatically different prices for food and drinks depending on which of the 11 U.S. host cities they&#x27;re in.

The horrors persist, but so does the Friday SF news quiz

Quiz shall set you free from all past hauntings and future worries.

It&#x27;s nearly July! Summer, you&#x27;re moving so fast. <ul><li>Thankfully we&#x27;ve got another Friday news quiz for your enjoyment.</li></ul>

Where to celebrate Pride in San Francisco this weekend

San Francisco Pride caps off a month of celebrations this weekend with an annual parade celebrating the city&#x27;s LGBTQ+ community. <ul><li>This year&#x27;s festivities also uniquely overlap with FIFA World Cup parties unfolding across the Bay Area.</li></ul>Here&#x27;s a quick guide to the biggest events going down.

San Francisco's coolest new cafés offer more than coffee

From vinyl listening lounges to flower workshops, these cafés are built for lingering.

San Francisco&#x27;s trendiest new cafés are offering much more than a caffeine fix. These four newcomers are turning coffee runs into all-day experiences.Why it matters: As people seek more community-focused <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="third spaces" data-vars-click-url="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/the-rise-of-third-places-reshapes-how-americans-spend-summer-days/" data-vars-content-id="c5751390-e34f-42fe-84d1-6fcae8a1902e" data-vars-headline="San Francisco&#x27;s coolest new cafés offer more than coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/the-rise-of-third-places-reshapes-how-americans-spend-summer-days/" target="_blank">third spaces</a>, a new crop of cafés is pairing high-quality drinks with experiences that encourage people to stay awhile.

How to celebrate Father's Day in San Francisco

Culture

If you&#x27;re still looking for a last-minute gift or activity to celebrate the father figures in your life this Sunday, we&#x27;ve got you covered.<ul><li>There&#x27;s no shortage of ways to spend Father&#x27;s Day in SF. Here are a few.</li></ul>

How to crab in the San Francisco Bay

Here's where to catch crab before peak season fades.

We&#x27;re lucky to live in a city where you can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="source local crab" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fishermanswharf.org/things-to-do/crab/" data-vars-content-id="570fbc0c-9f95-44fd-b03d-3143e5768646" data-vars-headline="How to crab in the San Francisco Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fishermanswharf.org/things-to-do/crab/" target="_blank">source local crab</a> directly from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fishermen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/13/fresh-dungeness-crabs-hit-fisherman-s-wharf" data-vars-content-id="570fbc0c-9f95-44fd-b03d-3143e5768646" data-vars-headline="How to crab in the San Francisco Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/san-francisco/2026/01/13/fresh-dungeness-crabs-hit-fisherman-s-wharf" target="_self">fishermen</a>. But have you tried catching your own? The big crab picture: I&#x27;ve been crabbing a lot in Sausalito recently and caught several myself, which I&#x27;ve paired with a decadent hot butter sauce, linguine and a glass of crisp white wine — highly recommend. <ul><li>Don&#x27;t know where to start? Here&#x27;s an easy guide to follow before peak recreational crabbing season slows down at the end of June. </li></ul>

Original Joe's, Balboa Cafe join this year's Outside Lands

The festival is also adding pastry carts, mashups and global flavors.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outside Lands" data-vars-click-url="https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sfoutsidelands.com/info/" target="_blank">Outside Lands</a> has become a pretty reliable tracker of San Francisco&#x27;s food trends. State of play: This year&#x27;s lineup — released this week — features 100 local establishments and is heavy on pastries, comfort food and dessert.What to expect: Household names like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Señor Sisig" data-vars-click-url="https://www.senorsisig.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.senorsisig.com/" target="_blank">Señor Sisig</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Koja Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kojakitchen.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kojakitchen.com/" target="_blank">Koja Kitchen</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tacolicious" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tacolicious.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tacolicious.com/" target="_blank">Tacolicious</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Woodhouse Fish Co." data-vars-click-url="https://www.woodhousefish.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.woodhousefish.com/" target="_blank">Woodhouse Fish Co.</a> are all returning to the festival, which takes place August 7-9 in Golden Gate Park.What&#x27;s new: Some of the buzziest additions reflect the city&#x27;s love of nostalgic, old-school restaurants, with several longtime local institutions joining the festival for the first time.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Original Joe&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.originaljoes.com/north-beach/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.originaljoes.com/north-beach/" target="_blank">Original Joe&#x27;s</a> will bring prime rib dip sandwiches and spicy rigatoni.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Balboa Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.balboacafesf.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.balboacafesf.com/" target="_blank">Balboa Cafe</a> plans to serve chicken paillard tenders, Caesar salad wraps and espresso martinis on tap.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Perry&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.perryssf.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.perryssf.com/" target="_blank">Perry&#x27;s</a> is also making its debut with classics like cheeseburgers and homestyle mac and cheese. </li></ul>Between the lines: There will also be a broader mix of global cuisine, including Nigerian newcomer <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jollof Kitchen" data-vars-click-url="https://thejollofkitchen.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thejollofkitchen.com/" target="_blank">Jollof Kitchen</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Meski" data-vars-click-url="https://www.meskisf.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.meskisf.com/" target="_blank">Meski</a>, the Ethiopian and Afro-Latin concept tied to Sobre Mesa chef Nelson German and Warriors star Draymond Green.The intrigue: Some of the more interesting additions are the one-off restaurant mashups.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wise Sons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wisesonsdeli.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wisesonsdeli.com/" target="_blank">Wise Sons</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Outta Sight Pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thatsouttasight.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thatsouttasight.com/" target="_blank">Outta Sight Pizza</a> will serve pastrami dip sandwiches and burrata pizza bagels.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Reem&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reemscalifornia.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reemscalifornia.com/" target="_blank">Reem&#x27;s</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lion Dance Cafe" data-vars-click-url="https://www.liondancecafe.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.liondancecafe.com/" target="_blank">Lion Dance Cafe</a> are teaming up on flatbread wraps with sambal and harissa yogurt. </li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jaji" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jajioak.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jajioak.com/" target="_blank">Jaji</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tallboy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tallboy.bar/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tallboy.bar/" target="_blank">Tallboy</a> are bringing lamb lavash wraps and dirty martini olive potato chips.</li></ul>Desserts galore: Festivalgoers looking for a sugar rush won&#x27;t have to look far — pastry carts will be roaming the grounds all weekend.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Parachute Bakery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parachutebakery.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parachutebakery.com/" target="_blank">Parachute Bakery</a> is bringing yuzu pastries and vanilla and passionfruit croissants.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tano" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/tano__sf/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/tano__sf/" target="_blank">Tano</a> will serve its decadent ube-infused salt bread and sesame-toffee chocolate-chip cookies.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Humphry Slocombe" data-vars-click-url="https://humphryslocombe.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorMZupvDleJN-sZNOyE8iQ9sGdKeWPwGBsrFy4ZBj_8gG9KzdMR" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://humphryslocombe.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorMZupvDleJN-sZNOyE8iQ9sGdKeWPwGBsrFy4ZBj_8gG9KzdMR" target="_blank">Humphry Slocombe</a> returns with its famous &quot;secret breakfast&quot; sundaes and bourbon caramel coke floats.</li></ul>As for the drinks, Cocktail Magic is back with themed bar pours, Wine Lands returns with new producers, and Beer Lands expands with breweries like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wondrous" data-vars-click-url="https://wondrousbrewing.com/" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wondrousbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Wondrous</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Leopard Mark" data-vars-click-url="https://untappd.com/TheLeopardMarkBrewingCo" data-vars-content-id="f4ccc66d-8b6a-4e71-a84c-350c75a801d8" data-vars-headline="Original Joe&#x27;s, Balboa Cafe join this year&#x27;s Outside Lands" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://untappd.com/TheLeopardMarkBrewingCo" target="_blank">The Leopard Mark</a>.

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1 fun thing: Celebrating the Tamale Lady

San Francisco's newest trail spans 12 iconic park sites

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

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Your ultimate Fourth of July guide