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Shannon Shaw of Shannon and the Clams and electronic artist Tycho performed and discussed their careers during the first stop of the 2026 Musicians on Musicians live tour. The event took place in San Francisco at the Clift Royal Sonesta’s Redwood Room. Hosted by Rolling Stone senior music editor Joseph Hudak, the evening highlighted the city’s tight-knit music community.

May 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Dreame Technology unveiled two new smartphones, the modular Aurora Nex and luxury Aurora Lux, at its NEXT event in San Francisco. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak joined global president Xinwei Chang to introduce the devices. The Aurora Nex features detachable modules for cameras and satellite communication.

Chef couple Laura and Sayat Ozyilmaz are preparing to launch their second restaurant, Maria Isabel, a pan-Mexican concept, on March 3 at 500 Presidio Avenue in Presidio Heights. The venue aims to elevate mid-range Mexican fine dining while honoring Laura's family heritage from Guerrero, Jalisco, and Sinaloa. Reservations are now available for the opening.

February 25, 2026 Reported by AI

After nearly four decades, We Be Sushi has shuttered its final location in San Francisco's Mission District as owner Andy Tonozuka retires at age 76. The restaurant, known for its sushi and Japanese dishes, operated from 538 Valencia Street near 16th Street until February 13. Tonozuka expressed relief at the decision, citing the pressures of long-term kitchen work.

New research shows Tesla's robotaxis offer the lowest fares in San Francisco, averaging $8.17 per ride, but users face much longer wait times compared to competitors. The study by rideshare app Obi analyzed nearly 95,000 rides from late 2025 into early 2026. While Tesla holds a price edge, it ranks last in key usability metrics.

January 29, 2026 Reported by AI

A group of investors has filed a $100 million federal lawsuit accusing San Francisco-based Cere Network and its founder Fred Jin of orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency fraud. The suit alleges misrepresentations about the company's blockchain-based cloud storage technology and a pump-and-dump scheme that devastated token values. Plaintiffs seek $25 million in losses and $75 million in punitive damages.