Vita Hewitt

Fighting the Insect Apocalypse in Bayview-Hunter’s Point
The insect apocalypse is here. The small but mighty base of food webs and vital pollinators the world over are dropping in population at a record pace. To put it bluntly, without bugs, we are in deep trouble. Isaiah Powell and his partner Danielle Calibird Fernandez from Dragonspunk are looking

The Full Queer, Activist Wrestlers Gripping the Bay
“Wrestling is my protest art. We are all going through things that feel as insurmountable as getting up from a flying elbow drop or gutwrench power bomb. If I get up, you can get up too. Our victory is in our resilience.” – Rosie Fingers (she/her)

The 2025 SF Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 28 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 28 of the finest locally

Preserving History: The Alliance for Felix Cove at Tomales Bay
Imagine an abandoned cabin sits at the edge of Tomales Bay. Graffiti decorates its walls and a heart made of seashells on the porch. Untold stories from generations fill this tiny space. Standing next to it, the ocean breeze hits you and you’re transported back in time. This is an

Youth vs. Apocalypse Raises Their Young Voices in Protest
For the past few years young climate activists have been gathering in the thousands to raise their voices in protest. They are Youth vs. Apocalypse (YVA). Look for them in Sacramento for Lobby Day on May 16th as they march in protest. They also plan to go to a hearing and

Artists Turn Abandoned Victoria Secret’s into Art Gallery & Collective
When a Bay Area mall lies empty, and can no longer sell bras, cookies, and other commercial crap…in step the artists to reimagine the space.

Walking With the Ecosexuals
Tree Hugging, Grassalingus and Finding Your E-Spot: Walking With the Ecosexuals

7 Reasons the World May Not be Doomed: The Bioneers Conference
I cried. I laughed. I grew starry-eyed in the presence of so many intelligent and dynamic humans under one roof. I cried again. Here are some reasons for action and hope that I learned at Bioneers.

Where to Find Hidden Treasure in The East Bay
There is a fascinating piece of San Francisco history tucked in below the Costco in Richmond. TEPCO Beach is strewn with ceramic shards of all colors and designs. Located on the southern side of Point Isabel, this beach was the old dumping ground for the Technical Porcelain and Chinaware Company