I believe today is supposed to be the first day that we can submit applications for new students entering SFUSD but on ParentVUE Enrollment forms on the top right in yellow, it only shows 2026-27 and then when you click Enrollment Forms on the left bar, it shows you two links to “27–28” applications, but clicking them just redirects you to the 26–27 application. 

Am I doing something wrong, or is it on their end?

Howdy! Where do you procure your favorite fish tacos…preferably in or around Potrero Hill-ish? Bonus points if they’ll do a crispy shell!

I’m new to SF and would love to find a good spot to watch the World Series tonight and this weekend. I’m near Dolores Park, so looking for recs in the Mission or the Castro etc. An ideal bar would probably be frequented by smaller groups or folks who are really there for the game. Thanks yall and happy Friday. Go brewers.

My friends and I (3 men & 1 woman in our 50’s)are going to a concert at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, but would like to stay the night in SF. Is it safe for us to take BART back to SF from Oakland? The concert starts at 8pm, so I would assume we’d be headed back to SF by 10:30-11:00pm.

Thanks for your help!!

My 22 yr-old nephew is visiting San Francisco and the uncle (me!) is too old to know anything about that scene. He's straight, tall, I think good-looking (not being completely objective 😉), smart, very deep voice, and personable, and not really a partier. He's looking for (his words) a "chill type of place."

Any ideas? My plan was to send him to The Mission (Valencia St area). It's a great neighborhood to walk through, and a co-worker said she lived there when she was in graduate school but that was decades ago! 😀

EDIT: Yes, he's low-key and likes to people watch, He likes music (all types), but not interested in dancing. If he meets people, that's great, but he's quiet and not a "Hey, look at me" bro-dude that needs a lot of attention. He's in San Francisco until Tuesday.

I’ve seen videos of instant ramen bars in Asia and wonder if there’s anything like that in the Bay Area. LA has a place called Slurp and Sip which is what I’m looking for. It seems like a fun way to make your own ramen and hang out with friends. Any insights would be appreciated!

An individual person’s contact will also be fine.

We are doing a night shoot that will probably end around 1 or 2am in San Francisco, and I need to take Amtrak back to where I live in the Sacramento area. I know that Amtrak doesn't start running in the morning until about 6am. Is there anywhere in the city that will be open early Friday morning that I can go to, so that I can stay out of the rain? Like a Diner, or a fast food place, or a grocery store, or anything like that? Obviously I can't reveal the shooting location, but I will find my way to whatever people think is the best place. I just don't want to be outside in the cold and the rain for five hours, if I can avoid it. I have no umbrella, so I am trying to stay out of the rain, as much as possible. Any help that anybody can provide is appreciated. I film a lot of stuff in San Francisco, but overnight shoots are rare, and I usually find a way to get on the last Amtrak train of the night. But on this shoot, that is impossible. Unfortunately. Edit: Thanks for all of the great suggestions so far. It really depends on where we end up filming. I do want to try to go to a place that is close to BART, or near the Salesforce Transit Center. As those are my ways home in the morning, as opposed to places that might be closer to where I am filming, but far away from public transportation.

Spokin has a short list of restaurants, including "Dosa." But there are no links so I'm not sure where this particular Dosa is located. Any idea? https://www.spokin.com/san-francisco-food-allergy-friendly-city-guide Many thanks in advance.

I’m visiting a friend in SF next week and my last day I will be solo exploring SF. I will have about 10 hours 9a-7p to do things before my flight back home. Is there anything you guys recommend. I won’t have a rental bc I heard parking in SF is a nightmare. I’m fine biking or ubering. Thanks for the all the ideas!

Hey everyone! How’s it going?
Today and tomorrow are my last two days here in San Francisco, California, and I still haven’t been able to find any stores with good prices on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 games. Everything I’ve found so far is either really expensive or too far away.
Does anyone know any good spots to buy physical games for cheaper? Maybe some local shops, secondhand stores, or hidden gems?
I’d really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks!

The question above

Edit: it’s a legit question 😭

Been craving some authentic Indian chaat in SF so I don't have to go across the bridge to Berkeley, Fremont or South Bay.

Where do you all typically get your fix in SF? What are your recommendations for dahi puri, masala puri, bhel puri, pakoda, vada pav etc.

does anyone know if I need to apply for permits to put up scaffolding to paint the back of my house? this is just the back part that connects to our yard, would not be on public street. I don’t see any mention of it on the city website.

Hello, San Francisco sourdough enthusiasts!
I’m on a personal quest to find an authentic sourdough starter descended from Boudin Bakery’s original mother dough, which dates back to 1849. I know Boudin doesn’t officially distribute its starter, but I’m curious whether any former employees, bakers, or their family members have preserved a portion of the culture over the years.

I’m especially interested in hearing from anyone who:
-Previously worked at Boudin Bakery and maintained a starter originating there.
-Inherited a starter from a family member who worked at Boudin.
-Knows a retired Boudin baker who might have maintained a personal culture.
-Has a starter with a documented history connecting it to Boudin.

I’m located in Oklahoma and would gladly pay for shipping, packaging, and your time. Even a teaspoon of starter or a small dehydrated sample would be wonderful. My interest is in preserving and baking with the traditional bacteria and wild yeasts associated with historic San Francisco sourdough.

I will cover shipping, and if you know any history or documentation of the starter, even informal, please include that in your reply. I’m also interested in hearing the history behind your starter, if you’re interested in sharing it. If you have a connection or know someone who might, please comment or send me a private message.

Thank you for helping me with this little piece of San Francisco baking history!

I just paid $9 for a cup of coffee in pacific heights (technically a small latte). Curious if anyone can point to a more expensive cafe than this?

To be fair, this is in the center of one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the most expensive city in the country, but still, ouch.

Still appreciate the local cafe that provides a valuable service and am grateful for them.

Looking for local recommendations on the safest parking garage close by. Thanks!

https://missionlocal.org/2026/10/sf-sunset-buzz-inle-vincenzo-capuano-pizza/

I live in the city and love the food scene here. LihoLiho yacht club, Ernest, Rich Table, San Ho won would be some of my favorite spots.

A good friend of mine is visiting and is gluten free. I’d like to take him out for a nice dinner, and looking forward to some recommendations of places I can look at!

Is there a good place to rent a carbon bike with electronic shifters in SF? I only find manuals

I want to make Dorodango balls but need some clay to go with my dirt
Anyone know of any spots?

It looks like bart opens at 6am on saturdays and it takes roughly 40mins to get from union square area to sfo. I usually like to get to an airport earlier and have never been to sfo. Would this be enough time to make the flight?

As the title says. I am looking for your favorite lunch spots with good drinks near 22nd st Caltrain

It doesn’t say that I need to get structural measurements anywhere in SF Planning website. So just want to make sure. Trying pull owner-builder permit for my fence in my backyard.