The Mission’s Stuff by Luxe (1830 Harrison) caters to fans of all things vintage—and how. We're honoring it with a #BestOfTheBay2026 #EditorsPick

Do you have your tickets to our Best of the Bay gala at El Rio on October 27? Tickets and vintage joy here:

The Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Aire Edition sneaks up on you—-a subcompact crossover that delivers a premium interior, 227 horsepower and 30 mpg on the highway. Base price $34,410, as tested $37,240. #BestoftheBay2026

SF art scene is over? HARDLY, if you ask this prolific event production collective #BestOfTheBay2026 Editors Picks coming in hot in advance of our October 27 winners' gala at El Rio!

The McLaren Artura is a hybrid supercar capable of 0-60 in three seconds flat and you make friends everywhere you go, including the great ladies and dogs from Canine Excellence , who asked if they could use the Artura for a group photo. Base price $255,400, as tested $302,650 #BestoftheBay2026

NEVER been a better time to celebrate the history of queer kids' books! Learn all about this special collection at the Mechanics' Institute #BestOfTheBay2026

Eight down, four to go as we drive and evaluate a dozen vehicles for Western Automotive Journalists’ #BestoftheBay2026 . First up this morning is the Subaru Trailseeker Limited—-an all-electric SUV that lives up to that brand’s reputation. Base price $43,995, as tested $45,445.

Good morning! A half day of driving left and then we vote in Western Automotive Journalists' #BestoftheBay2026 Back on the road at 9, and my schedule is the Subaru Trailseeker, the McLaren Artura, the Maserati Grecale Modena and the Mazda CX-30 Turbo Aire Edition. Updates through the morning.

The Toyota bZ Woodland is an all-wheel-drive electric SUV with legitimate off-road chops and all-terrain tires standard. 260 miles range, base price $47,400, as tested $50,888. #BestoftheBay2026

Time was a gas station owner could make a nice living off 600 horsepower beasts capable of 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, but the Genesis GV60 Magma is electric. Base price $69,650, as tested $72,995. #BestoftheBay2026

The Honda Prelude is a sharp-handling hybrid with an EPA fuel economy estimate of 46 mpg city/ 41 mpg highway. Base price $42,000, as tested $43,650. #BestoftheBay2026

One year in and the Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy is as impressive as ever. Three rows of seating, luxurious features and a base price of $56,060, $57,800 as tested. #BestoftheBay2026

The Kia EV3 GT-Line AWD is a subcompact electric SUV with all-wheel drive, tons of standard features and 280 miles range per charge. Base price $43,490. As tested, $45,730. #BestoftheBay2026

Kia brings the rugged good looks of the Telluride to the subcompact Seltos X-Line SUV. All-wheel-drive capability with a base price of $32,790 ($37,250 as tested). #BestoftheBay2026

A gallery in the Sunset lays wide open the doors of the art world. Step into FOG, recipient of an Editors' Pick for #BestOfTheBay2026

It’s been an astronomical rise. Women’s basketball is the hottest ticket in the city from June to October, and we’re all the better for it. #BestoftheBay2026 #EditorsPick

We're rolling out our #BestOfTheBay2026 Editors' Picks all month to inspire you to vote (now!) in the Readers' Poll!

And our hats are definitely off to the iron-spined SF Trans March 🙌

Congratulations to Artists Television Access for having the most incendiary storefront on Valencia Street! We love this art, which is why we're honoring it with a #BestOfTheBay2026 Editors Pick

VOTE NOW in the historic readers' poll!

A theatre company whose complex tales of MENA life are all too relevant in our dystopic panorama. #BestOfTheBay2026 Editors' Pick celebrates the work of Golden Thread Productions:

#BestOfTheBay2026 is upon us—have you voted yet?

Today, our Editors' Pick goes to SF’s beloved nonprofit creative reuse center SCRAP.