Is S.F. rising again? I found the answer at four neighborhood block parties A city “in transition,” a dystopian abyss or just a community shedding its skin again? I visited four block parties in five hours to seek the answer.

I went to four block parties in five hours to get a barometer reading of San Francisco.

Still greatly upset that I just missed the tween rock band "Stranger Danger," but otherwise learned a ton about the city.

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@rollovereasy Today's rerun is from September 5th 2019. I was just reading tweets from the #TotalSF 49 Mile Scenic Adventure in my 'on this day' app, and now you are talking about it! Here are Heather and Jessica waiting for the 57 Parkmerced.

21 San Francisco tourist spots every local should visit From Alcatraz Island to the Pier 39 sea lions, these are the tourist destinations even locals should visit

Don't call them "traps."

21 San Francisco tourist spots every local should visit.

With a natives-friendly souvenir shop in North Beach, a miniature golf course designed by local artists and a double Irish coffee you can take on the road.

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The underrated San Francisco parks you should visit today These under-the-radar S.F. parks offer wide open spaces, astounding views, urban beachfront and welcome solitude.

San Francisco has so many outstanding hidden parks that even longtime residents may not know exist.

Visit this weekend! I put my 9 favorite in a guide — with fun details and the best transit options to get there 🚍 💯

#TotalSF

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cc: @sfrecpark.bsky.social

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Join us on a guided history hike of Lands End Trail!

Set for Saturday July 12. Exclusive to #TotalSF newsletter subscribers. Sign up right now ⬇️ and look for details in Thursday's edition:

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So many fun stories & hidden mysteries on the trail!

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Fun #TotalSF assignment alert!

Rode my bike this a.m. with maybe the most famous person who regularly bicycle commutes to work in San Francisco.

Any guesses who’s on this electric bike?

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That's ME on the paddleboard!

Thank you @jachristian.bsky.social for capturing such a beautiful shot. #TotalSF!

The most unique view of San Francisco? A paddle through its industrial past This surprising tour of San Francisco is a bay paddle where past meets present. You might make friends with a baby seal along the way.

1,000 seals can't be wrong.

This Dogpatch small business just moved into a World War II-era warehouse, and offers the most mystical tours of the bay.

Another #TotalSF adventure with @jachristian.bsky.social, whose photos are soooo excellent here.

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Had a very fun morning at the office with @jachristian.bsky.social!!

Crane Cove Park rules. Dogpatch Paddle rules. Running into random seals & heron rules.

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❤️ if you agree that #sanfrancisco is the best #stairway city in the world!

This stair expert said it today after flying in from Portland for the #SFStairChallenge!😀

#IWalkSF #TotalSF #sanfranciscostairways

This goes out to EVERYONE who was part of today’s #SFStairChallenge (including participants, volunteers, the WalkLab walk designers & sponsors): YOU are walk-stars!!!⭐️🚶‍♀️ You made this the completely unique, positive, joyful, #onlyinsanfrancisco #sanfrancisco #totalsf experience that it was. ❤️❤️❤️

Just 2 days left until the #SFStairChallenge this Saturday. 🏃‍♂️💨

Our mastermind WalkLab volunteers have engineered a stunning route that includes 36 stairs...and one amazing slide. 🛝

Go to walksf.org/stairs now for tickets! 🎟️

#iwalksf #dothebay #totalsf #sanfrancisco #urbanhikesf #secretsf

@peterhartlaub.bsky.social knows that the best way to know & love our city is to walk it. 👟

So get out there this Saturday & do the #SFStairChallenge! 💪

This year’s 5-mile route connects 36 stairways in Bernal Heights and is a #TotalSF experience.

Get your ticket now at 🔗 walksf.org/stairs.

Ok in the tradition of my #TotalSF podcast excursions w/ @heatherknightsf.bsky.social …

Where am I in this photo?

(Full story — with Noah Berger photos and video! — coming on Monday.)

Opening Day #TotalSF tradition continues! Think this is our fourth year?

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#GoGiants

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Fall in love with SF all over again & do this year’s #SFStairChallenge! 🌁

This year’s #SFStairChallenge connects three dozen stairways in Bernal Heights into one incredible adventure. 🌟

Get your tickets 🎟️ now at walksf.org/stairs.

#totalsf #iwalksf #sfstairs #sanfranciscoviews #urbanhiking

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🚆 Why I'm (voluntarily) spending 7 straight hours on @bart.gov

🚍 Transit Operator Day is next week! @thatmc.bsky.social

📸 Inside the Beat poets' famous 1965 family photo

Come explore S.F. with us! Sign up here! ⬇️

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#totalsf #iwalksf #ihikesf #sfstairs #stairwaysofsanfrancisco #urbanhikes #sfbucketlist #hiddensanfrancisco #secretsanfrancisco #sanfranciscoviews #urbanhiking

On my latest #TotalSF multimodal day trip!

Bike 🚴 ➡️ @sfbart.bsky.social 🚆 ➡️ Golden Gate Ferry ⛴️ ➡️ @smarttrain.bsky.social 🚉 ➡️ Petaluma 🐓

Petaluma Bluesky: What are your favorite downtown small businesses, food spots, places to cry/reflect on life?

cc: @demianbulwa.bsky.social, @sfchronicle.com

Photographer Travis Monson has done something incredible. Not only did he walk 1,700 miles of streets and trails in San Francisco, he took 100,000 photos 📸 along the way.

Check out our interview with Travis and see more of his amazing photos at walksf.org/travis. 🦜🧡

#totalsf #sanfrancisco #iwalksf

San Francisco’s New Mayor Is Rich. Is That a Good Thing? Daniel Lurie’s supporters say his wealth means he owes no one any favors. But skeptics say the rich already have too much say.

More good & nuanced San Francisco coverage from @heatherknightsf.bsky.social

With a Gary Kamiya cameo!

Love it when our #TotalSF podcast regulars show up, dropping knowledge about the region in The NY Times 🌁 🗞️ ❤️

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The bay’s best deal is a $19 two-hour cruise. Don’t let the destination hold you back Your next Bay Area day trip should be the two-hour San Francisco Bay Ferry boat cruise filled with history, views, excellent food and art.

We're all sleeping on Vallejo.

Why the negative headlines capital of Solano County is the best day trip deal in the Bay Area.

Thanks for the ride @sfbayferry.com

w/ A+ photos from @thebiscuitdan.bsky.social

#TotalSF ⛴️ 💯

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25 San Francisco things to do in 2025 Hike the Double Cross, pair sardines with poetry and other great things to do in the city this year.

My most useful story of the year!

I've been collecting ideas — my own and my coolest @sfchronicle.com colleagues — to have a year full of activity, fun and surprises in San Francisco.

It's (mostly) affordable. And it's still a beautiful city.

#TotalSF 🌁 ❤️

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Two San Francisco icons:
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#ConservatoryofFlowers
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#SutroTower #TotalSF

Did this Netflix show just film the best episode of S.F. television? The Netflix show "A Man on the Inside" starring Ted Danson featured a tour of San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Oracle Park and Alcatraz.

Catching up on my #TotalSF reading. Another great read from @peterhartlaub.bsky.social — loved this show and this episode. Can’t wait for season two!

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San Francisco needs a symbol of rebirth and hope for the future. Creating a new flag would be one of the many ways to do this.

Write and call your supervisors (and our #TotalSF hosts @peterhartlaub.bsky.social and @heatherknightsf.bsky.social) to call for a flag redesign.

The wild parrots of the Financial District? S.F. icons choose new home The city's famous wild parrots moved to escape predators. They're in San Francisco's Financial District now, in Transamerica Redwood Park.

🦜🚨 BREAKING PARROT NEWS! 🚨🦜

The Wild Parrots of Transamerica Pyramid?

San Francisco's official animal are now roosting in the city's swankest new park. @santiagomejia.bsky.social & I ventured out at 5:30 a.m. before they wake up to find out why.

#TotalSF

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🛳️ The story of the Klamath, the "Forrest Gump" of passenger watercraft.
🗞️ Chronicle archive & newsroom tours are here!
💔 RIP to stairway 👑 Adah Bakalinsky

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Sister Act 2 *and* Star Trek IV? Sounds like a #TotalSF special @hknightsf @peterhartlaub

Sister Act 2 *and* Star Trek IV? Sounds like a #TotalSF special @hknightsf @peterhartlaub