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The scarcity of toilet paper defined the consumer experience during the early days of the pandemic and today Joe Eskenazi uses toilet paper to explain SF’s budget squabbles.
Celebrations abounded this weekend, including Greek feasts and Latinx fiestas.
There are mysteries to solve and so many interesting people to meet, including Shirley Xu and Niki.
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San Francisco spends HOW MUCH on toilet paper?
Why are we focusing on the toilet paper and not the much bigger expenditures?
People We Meet: Niki, a woman with many names
On Friday morning outside Arizmendi Bakery, Niki Berkowitz is wearing a bright pink T-shirt listing her different identities.
Photos: the 72nd edition of the Mission’s Greek Food Festival
“Today we’re all Greek,” said Nardin Sarkis, a SoMa resident who came up to the Mission with his partner for the festival.
Quiz of the week: Which building was demolished to make way for housing?
Think you know your city? Find out.
Fiesta de las Américas in Photos
Calle24 put on a big party Saturday to celebrate all of the Américas.
Bernal Heights swing remains a mystery to locals and tourists
Mimi Klausner remembers the day when a group of Japanese tourists on Bernal Hill approached her for help, looking around in confusion and flashing a picture of the Bernal Heights swing.
People We Meet: Shirley Xu at Sunny Launderette
On Monday afternoon at Sunny Launderette, the sewing machines were quiet, and Shirley Xu had just finished lunch.
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And that’s what the sidewalk says
By Walter Mackins