Eddie Kim

Eddie Kim reports on San Francisco news — including politics, crime, commerce, social conflict, and everything in between.
He was a longtime features writer at the critically acclaimed men’s magazine Mel, and has contributed to major publications including Vice, Slate, The Guardian and Paste Magazine. He began his career doing hyperlocal journalism at L.A. Downtown News, where he won multiple awards from the L.A. Press Club and California News Publishers Association.Connect
The holy hypocrisy of Peter Thiel’s Armageddon
When the billionaire tech investor talks about the Antichrist, we should take him seriously, not biblically
Joel Engardio’s exit interview
Wrapping up his final weeks in office, the recalled District 4 supervisor is looking forward to the future and many more years of enjoying Sunset Dunes
The worst Portola ever was still pretty good
Goldenvoice may have screwed up big time, but talent and vibes saved the weekend
One battle after another
A highway fight sparked Joel Engardio’s recall, but race and class conflicts sealed the deal
Didja hear the one about San Francisco being back?
How many times can Daniel Lurie tell us the city is back? Many, many, many
Liberals are already forgetting Charlie Kirk
As they rush to denounce political violence, eulogists like Gavin Newsom and Ezra Klein are erasing the provocateur's extremist legacy
Face Time: Rick and Megan Prelinger
The archivists and researchers look backward — and forward — in a city where exchange and flow are bedrock
See something, say something
The Public Defender’s Office wants citizens to keep an eye on SFPD to ensure they’re not assisting ICE agents and report any potential misconduct
The system failed John Killops
The 63-year-old was charged with a felony while in a mental health crisis. Nearly two years behind bars probably didn’t help
How many people walk the Golden Gate Bridge every day?
Thanks to newly installed counters, we’ll soon know how many pedestrians and cyclists use the bridge









