This was the year of San Francisco’s big rebound, big vibe shift, and big new battle cry: “Let’s go San Francisco! (opens in new tab)” While our cheerleader-in-chief Daniel Lurie apprised constituents of the good news each day on Instagram, The Standard went about telling other stories of the city’s rise from the pandemic ashes.
Yes, crime continued declining, and downtown made clear strides toward recovery. But statistics aren’t everything. This was also the year a local woman met the love of her life at a sex party, people flaunted their dogs and their politics at Sunset Dunes, and the owner of a random pet store spent eight days as a supervisor. These are the things that really define a year — and now you can choose what defined San Francisco’s.
What was the weirdest billionaire gaffe? The least objectionable public art? The dearly departed animal you will miss most? Cast your votes in the first (and possibly last) “Let’s Go San Francisco!” Readers’ Choice Awards.