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Trial Begins for Man Accused of Stun Gun Threats at Berkeley Protest

Feb 7, 2026

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6 min read

Trial Begins for Man Accused of Stun Gun Threats at Berkeley Protest

Clashing accounts, viral video, and a stun device are at the center of a Berkeley protest trial.

James Conrad

Students Are, In Fact, Legally Allowed To Protest

Feb 7, 2026

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3 min read

Students Are, In Fact, Legally Allowed To Protest

Whether districts condone it or not, students have at least one protected day to protest according to SB 955.

Bunny McFadden

Feb 5, 2026

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4 min read

Trump Regime Policies Hurt SF Tourism

In 2025, the United States overall saw a 6% drop in foreign visitors as many foreign travelers understandably decided to avoid the Trump regime’s hostile immigration policies.

James Conrad

Folklore and Hard Truths: The Art of Christopher Burch

Feb 5, 2026

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4 min read

Folklore and Hard Truths: The Art of Christopher Burch

Maybe you have seen his murals, spilling off the wall in riotous colors all over San Francisco. Or his drawings, which are equal parts reinterpreted Black mythology and folklore, and part poetry manifested on paper, or any other medium he chooses.

Vita Hewitt

After 27 Winters in Bear Valley, Here is My Guide

Feb 5, 2026

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7 min read

After 27 Winters in Bear Valley, Here is My Guide

At 27, I’ve had 27 Bear Valley winters. Here’s a guide to a winter in Bear Valley and why I think it’s one of the more underrated California winter escapes.

Madeline Wolfe

While Arts Programs Get Cut, Youth Art Exchange Is Expanding

Feb 4, 2026

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7 min read

While Arts Programs Get Cut, Youth Art Exchange Is Expanding

SF's Youth Art Exchange expands beyond youth programs, offering adult classes and creative opportunities that nurture artistic skills and community hope.