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Amanda Bartlett

Amanda Bartlett is a culture reporter for SFGATE. Prior to joining the newsroom in 2019, she worked for the Roxie Theater, Noise Pop and Frameline Film Festival. She lives in San Francisco with her rabbit, Cheeto. Send her an email at amanda.bartlett@sfgate.com.

Stories By Amanda Bartlett

'It may never come back': Rare green comet flies over Bay Area

It's the first time the comet has passed through our solar system in 50,000 years. Amanda Bartlett

Endangered fox seen in Calif. park for first time since the 1930s

"These detections give us a lot of hope and excitement about the possibility of recovering this species and taking it off the endangered list." Amanda Bartlett

Iconic symbol of near-century old SF landmark disappears

The building has been vacant for years. Amanda Bartlett

The last movie theater in downtown Berkeley is closing for good

The loss of the historic venue is part of 39 planned closures nationwide. Amanda Bartlett

2 backcountry skiers injured in South Lake Tahoe avalanche

The skiers were airlifted to the hospital with "moderate-to-major injuries." Amanda Bartlett

New details emerge on hit-and-run, fatal collision in SF

More victims were injured than previously reported, police said. Amanda Bartlett

Global pop icon adds second show at SF's Chase Center

The new date was added "due to overwhelming demand." Amanda Bartlett

A symbol of San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts has died

She "inspired animal lovers and romantics at the Palace of Fine Arts for nearly three decades." Amanda Bartlett

McDonald’s in San Francisco tourist hub permanently closes

A sign posted on the front door of the fast food restaurant said a new eatery would soon take its place. Amanda Bartlett

Global pop star announces SF show at Chase Center

“I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for." Amanda Bartlett

Bay Area beach closes after colony of elephant seals take over

"This is very unusual." Amanda Bartlett

Over 7.5 feet of snow from Calif. storm falls at UC lab in Sierra

"It's still coming down hard out there," the lab said of the snow that's fallen over the past week. Amanda Bartlett

Bay Area retail giant announces closure of 3 more stores

The company announced last September that it would shutter 150 "lower-producing" stores nationwide. Amanda Bartlett

‘M3GAN’ is an icon and a cautionary tale against SF tech culture

Director Gerard Johnstone consulted Bay Area tech companies to bring the AI villain to life. Amanda Bartlett

Enormous new 49ers mural pops up in the Bay Area

It was even autographed by one of the players. Amanda Bartlett

Rare sighting of snowy owl draws thousands to California suburb

“You’re thinking to yourself that it couldn’t possibly be real, and then it swivels its head." Amanda Bartlett

‘Shocked’: 73-year-old SF landmark at risk after storm damage

The 73-year-old attraction was pummeled by 51 mph gusts of wind, and it's about to face another round of storms. Amanda Bartlett

Where is the Bay Area storm right now?

The effects of a bomb cyclone event are far from over for the Bay Area. Amanda Bartlett

SF retail giant announces plans to downsize

The news comes nearly a year after the company shuttered its headquarters in Mission Bay. Amanda Bartlett

A native Calif. species is making a major comeback

Experts say they could help combat drought conditions and foster the return of near-extinct species like coho salmon. Amanda Bartlett