Maureen Futtner
@maureenfuttner.com
Living the life of the cool, gritty city by the Bay.
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Maureen Futtner
@maureenfuttner.com
· Jul 11
A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that followed is one that she will forever cherish.
In the midst of grief, a woman is comforted by a stranger on the subway
A few days after her sister died, Maureen was on the subway when a stranger asked how she was doing. The conversation that followed is one that she will forever cherish.
n.pr
Thank you to everyone who reached out after this aired on Monday. The experience of grieving is so stigmatized and shrouded in silence. Yet we all experience it at some point.
Imagine if we felt freer to drop the facade, just for a moment, and be real about our pain. Even with a stranger on BART.
Imagine if we felt freer to drop the facade, just for a moment, and be real about our pain. Even with a stranger on BART.
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I don't see how there's another story today more important than this one. 🙆🏻♀️ “He said if you had been seen earlier, we could have preserved your vision... That was the first time it really clicked that the life that I had before was over.” www.kqed.org/science/2000... via @kqednews.kqed.org
‘Delay’ and ‘Deny’: Even Health Insurance Companies Agree Prior Authorization Process Is Broken | KQED
California is one of 31 states that passed laws in 2025 limiting insurance companies’ use of prior authorization to approve or deny medical treatments.
www.kqed.org
February 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
I don't see how there's another story today more important than this one. 🙆🏻♀️ “He said if you had been seen earlier, we could have preserved your vision... That was the first time it really clicked that the life that I had before was over.” www.kqed.org/science/2000... via @kqednews.kqed.org
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San Francisco! Which wheel? When bike? How transportation?!
THE NEW WHEEL!
Join us tomorrow as we chat with cycling pros about moooooving San Francisco, only on BFF.fm!
THE NEW WHEEL!
Join us tomorrow as we chat with cycling pros about moooooving San Francisco, only on BFF.fm!
BFF.fm — Best Frequencies Forever
BFF.fm is a San Francisco-based community radio station. Our mission is to support emerging and underground artists and bring the Bay Area music scene to the world through the magic of Internet radio.
BFF.fm
February 12, 2026 at 4:27 AM
San Francisco! Which wheel? When bike? How transportation?!
THE NEW WHEEL!
Join us tomorrow as we chat with cycling pros about moooooving San Francisco, only on BFF.fm!
THE NEW WHEEL!
Join us tomorrow as we chat with cycling pros about moooooving San Francisco, only on BFF.fm!
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That's way less than the percentage in the Trump administration.
The latest research shows that less than 2% of immigrants detained in Trump's second term are rapists and murderers, and less than 2% are gang members. Source: www.cbsnews.com/news/ice-arr...
Emmer steps to the mic and says: "Pedophiles. Rapists. Murderers."
February 10, 2026 at 10:31 PM
That's way less than the percentage in the Trump administration.
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The NFL can keep their corporate-sponsored private parties this weekend for a game 43 miles away — the real spirit of SF is the Pride Band doing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” onstage at the Castro
February 8, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The NFL can keep their corporate-sponsored private parties this weekend for a game 43 miles away — the real spirit of SF is the Pride Band doing “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” onstage at the Castro
@rollovereasy.org 🔥 business meeting strategy - way to go. You guys should do a podcast. Oh, wait...
February 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
@rollovereasy.org 🔥 business meeting strategy - way to go. You guys should do a podcast. Oh, wait...
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It was a sad day for journalism and sports journalism. A great message from my friend, @howardmegdal.bsky.social today (and always). This is the time to support your favorite journalists, so we can all continue to do good, quality work.
Our @howardmegdal.bsky.social discusses what the big journalism story of the day — the shuttering of the Washington Post sports section — means for women's sports coverage, and journalism writ large. Plus hear from Kia Vaughn ahead of Athletes Unlimited's opener. www.theixsports.com/features/how...
How we win the battle for information in women's sports - The IX Sports
How we win the battle for information in women's sports — Kia Vaughn talks Athletes Unlimited in the latest Basketball Wednesday.
www.theixsports.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:19 AM
It was a sad day for journalism and sports journalism. A great message from my friend, @howardmegdal.bsky.social today (and always). This is the time to support your favorite journalists, so we can all continue to do good, quality work.
As I was saying, the earthquake swarms continue, in this case, for the arts ⤵️
Here's another big shakeup in SF arts leadership! www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
San Francisco’s top arts official is retiring as city considers major agency merger
Ralph Remington announced he will retire this year, just days after Mayor Daniel Lurie posted a job description for an executive director of arts and culture.
www.sfchronicle.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:15 AM
As I was saying, the earthquake swarms continue, in this case, for the arts ⤵️
The earthquake swarms have continued all day, unabated. Yikes.
M 2.3 - 3 km ESE of San Ramon, CA Link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75306366
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75306366
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/nc75306366
earthquake.usgs.gov
February 3, 2026 at 2:13 AM
The earthquake swarms have continued all day, unabated. Yikes.
My Outlook has been down since 11am
just got an email from IT informing me Outlook is down
January 22, 2026 at 9:49 PM
My Outlook has been down since 11am
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are they not monsters?
January 22, 2026 at 12:08 AM
are they not monsters?
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@rollovereasy.org Goooooooooood Morning from the 44 O’Shaughnessy! Tell the people: tonight at City Hall SFMTA is opening a photo exhibition of Historic San Francisco Muni photography.
January 15, 2026 at 3:27 PM
@rollovereasy.org Goooooooooood Morning from the 44 O’Shaughnessy! Tell the people: tonight at City Hall SFMTA is opening a photo exhibition of Historic San Francisco Muni photography.
Holy Moly! CCA to close, be replaced by Vanderbilt University! Wow. Better than empty buildings but, still, end of an era for art and design.
cca.edu/about/vander...
cca.edu/about/vander...
Vanderbilt Agreement
President Howse announces an agreement with Vanderbilt University. CCA will conclude operations by the end of the 2026–27 academic year.
cca.edu
January 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Holy Moly! CCA to close, be replaced by Vanderbilt University! Wow. Better than empty buildings but, still, end of an era for art and design.
cca.edu/about/vander...
cca.edu/about/vander...
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Dear Waymo,
We want you to succeed. But as former NYC Mayor Bloomberg said, "Trust in God. For everything else, bring me data."
We believe AVs will someday make urban streets safer.
Trust requires you share comparable data that scooters, buses and trains provide to cities. Will you?
Love, Jeff
We want you to succeed. But as former NYC Mayor Bloomberg said, "Trust in God. For everything else, bring me data."
We believe AVs will someday make urban streets safer.
Trust requires you share comparable data that scooters, buses and trains provide to cities. Will you?
Love, Jeff
A judge scolded Waymo during an administrative rules proceeding, after the company refused to disclose how many of its robotaxis had stalled during a power outage in San Francisco.
Waymo scolded by judge after robotaxi company refuses to discuss details from power outage
A judge scolded Waymo during an administrative rules proceeding, after the company refused to disclose how many of its robotaxis had stalled during a power outage in San Francisco.
bit.ly
January 10, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Dear Waymo,
We want you to succeed. But as former NYC Mayor Bloomberg said, "Trust in God. For everything else, bring me data."
We believe AVs will someday make urban streets safer.
Trust requires you share comparable data that scooters, buses and trains provide to cities. Will you?
Love, Jeff
We want you to succeed. But as former NYC Mayor Bloomberg said, "Trust in God. For everything else, bring me data."
We believe AVs will someday make urban streets safer.
Trust requires you share comparable data that scooters, buses and trains provide to cities. Will you?
Love, Jeff
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Share your memories of Bob Weir >> bit.ly/3L9MnPD
January 11, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Share your memories of Bob Weir >> bit.ly/3L9MnPD
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Several hundred people form a human banner spelling out “IT WAS MURDER — ICE OUT!!” at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach during a protest Saturday in response to the recent fatal shooting in Minneapolis of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent.
📸: Erik Castro/Special to The Chronicle
📸: Erik Castro/Special to The Chronicle
January 10, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Several hundred people form a human banner spelling out “IT WAS MURDER — ICE OUT!!” at San Francisco’s Ocean Beach during a protest Saturday in response to the recent fatal shooting in Minneapolis of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent.
📸: Erik Castro/Special to The Chronicle
📸: Erik Castro/Special to The Chronicle
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Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good
January 9, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Timberwolves hold a moment of silence for Renee Nicole Good
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After the assassination of Melissa Hortman it’s not hard to understand why a woman in Minnesota would be afraid of a man in a mask who says he’s a cop.
January 8, 2026 at 1:36 AM
After the assassination of Melissa Hortman it’s not hard to understand why a woman in Minnesota would be afraid of a man in a mask who says he’s a cop.
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I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
Rep. Kelly announces plans to impeach Secretary Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shooting by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
robinkelly.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 12:00 AM
I refuse to stay silent while Secretary Noem breaks the rule of law and terrorizes our communities. I am introducing Articles of Impeachment against her for violating the public trust, obstructing Congress, and self-dealing. Read my full statement: robinkelly.house.gov/media-center...
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Turns out removing cars from dense urban areas by making them pay for all their deleterious impacts dramatically improves cities. We should be doing this in San Francisco. We have studied it endlessly. The time is now
Congestion pricing has improved commute times, bus speeds, noise levels, traffic safety, and businesses and restaurants have seen more profits. A runway success by any measure. And a model for other cities too. Gift 🎁 link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Congestion pricing after one year: How life has changed. (Gift Article)
How life has changed in the New York area, according to data on traffic, transit and the responses of 600 readers.
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Turns out removing cars from dense urban areas by making them pay for all their deleterious impacts dramatically improves cities. We should be doing this in San Francisco. We have studied it endlessly. The time is now
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As we welcome 2026, @sfgov.sf.gov thanks you for showing up for one another and for our city every day. Together, we’ll keep building a safer, brighter, more inclusive San Francisco for all.
Happy New Year! 🎊
Happy New Year! 🎊
January 1, 2026 at 9:18 PM
As we welcome 2026, @sfgov.sf.gov thanks you for showing up for one another and for our city every day. Together, we’ll keep building a safer, brighter, more inclusive San Francisco for all.
Happy New Year! 🎊
Happy New Year! 🎊
To follow Melissa Clark's roast duck recipe (NYT) or Lan Lam's (ATK). This is today's dilemma.
December 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
To follow Melissa Clark's roast duck recipe (NYT) or Lan Lam's (ATK). This is today's dilemma.
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unfortunately, you need to assemble a case with pictures and receipts but will definitely be giving it a try. and make sure to at least hound them for the $30 credit for every 24 hours your power was out if it doesn't show up on your bill within 2 months sfstandard.com/2025/12/22/s...
How do I get money for the San Francisco PG&E blackout?
If you lost power this weekend, this is how to file a claim with the utilities company.
sfstandard.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
unfortunately, you need to assemble a case with pictures and receipts but will definitely be giving it a try. and make sure to at least hound them for the $30 credit for every 24 hours your power was out if it doesn't show up on your bill within 2 months sfstandard.com/2025/12/22/s...
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Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Just to be clear. It’s the John F Kennedy center legally.
Just like it’s still the department of defense
Just like it’s still the department of defense
@rollovereasy Happy Birthday! Celebrating with a party hat and my view of Sutro. Womp womp - no sign of Sutro this morning.
December 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
@rollovereasy Happy Birthday! Celebrating with a party hat and my view of Sutro. Womp womp - no sign of Sutro this morning.