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19 Nov 2024

An Atmospheric River Is About To Drown San Francisco

Are you ready to get fucking wet? You better be because God’s bladder is full and it’s about to burst on the Bay. I wish meteorologists spoke like that. They’d be more fun. San Francisco is kicking off the week with some sunshine, but don’t get too comfortable—it looks like

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19 Nov 2024

Was The Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight Rigged?

I’m not a boxing fan, but for some reason (maybe because I’m already paying for Netflix) I had to watch what was arguably the most unethical mainstream sporting event in modern history. America seems to be running low on originality. Every movie is a remake of a movie that was

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18 Nov 2024

Cable Cars In Danger Amid Budget Crisis

The proposed budget cut to SFMTA could save $33 million a year by suspending service on the last of the city’s cable car lines, which would save $63 million by reducing service frequency on busy bus and train lines, and $14 million by suspending cable car and historic streetcar service.

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15 Nov 2024

This San Francisco Restaurant Opens for Thanksgiving for the First Time in 116 Years

After 116 years in downtown San Francisco, John’s Grill is opening for Thanksgiving for the first time, offering a $95 prix fixe menu and hoping to contribute to the area’s revitalization.

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14 Nov 2024

Treasure Island’s ‘Doves/Bombs’ Art Show Tackles Conflict and Community

Doves/Bombs, a multimedia exhibition curated by Chad Abbley, Matt Gonzalez, and Shrey Purohit, will open on November 16th at Pelota Gallery on Treasure Island, exploring the tension between peace and conflict in a powerful message about conflicting ideals.

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14 Nov 2024

Why so Many Churches? The Weirdest Places of “Worship” in the Bay Area

The Bay Area is home to a variety of churches, including those that incorporate jazz into worship, use hallucinogenic drugs in their services, and offer unusual spiritual powers, all in order to provide community and perks from Uncle Sam.

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14 Nov 2024

Oakland Symphony’s Carmina Burana and Two Black Churches Pack a Powerful Message

The Oakland Symphony Chorus and Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir performed a rousing performance of Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, accompanied by a full orchestra, at the Paramount Theater, leaving the audience on their feet in a standing ovation.

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14 Nov 2024

CJM to Close for One Year Citing Financial Difficulties

“The CJM’s sabbatical will allow for innovative ideation and experimentation, as well as exploration of new ways to reach wider audiences. This temporary closure will enable The Museum to thoroughly evaluate its financial framework and engage in intense planning and organizational assessment, with the clear goal of emerging as a more resilient organization.”

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