SF Bay Area
Why I Love San Francisco’s Outer Richmond District
San Francisco is a notoriously loud city. This loudness is something that the City is proud of. San Francisco’s voice has been heard throughout the world. People from all different walks of life have found themselves drawn to this hilly city sandwiched between an ocean an a bay. But sometimes
Life In Southern California From A Bay Area Native’s Perspective
Written By Sabrina Monet: I never felt comfortable waiting for the ferry back to Vallejo. The crowds were too much. I would rather hang out at ACME bakery or somewhere similar. I’d even risk missing the ferry all together to prolong the delusion that I wasn’t just another person in
Historic Punk Venue ‘Mabuhay Gardens’ Becoming Underground Comedy Hotspot
The Bay Area is well known for its rich history in the arts… as a local comedian, I sometimes find myself humbled, getting to perform on a stage, or in a room where you can almost feel the presence of performances that have long been over, a lingering energy that intoxicates and lets you know, this place… is sacred.
How to Pronounce ‘Chesa Boudin’ Correctly
I’ve heard the San Francisco District Attorney’s name pronounced so many different ways in the press and in conversation that it’s hard to keep track of what the correct way to say his name is. So we asked Mr. Boudin how it’s done. Here is how Chesa pronounces his own
The Gallerinas: Meet San Francisco’s New It Girls
“What if we lived in a world where we were celebrated instead of seperated? What if instead of being made to feel less than, we were raised up? What if we felt worthy? What kind of new horizons would we imagine then? These are the questions that burn in my
Oakland Government finally steps in after artist threats
The s**t is hitting the fan over at The Oakland Cannery since our story about unsafe living conditions broke just last week. KQED published an article this week about the industrial generators creating unsafe living conditions and put pressure on the city. Turns out, the noise made by the press
Re-Introducing You To Sirron Norris
Few artists within San Francisco have become a permanent fixture here and Sirron Norris is one of them. His blue cartoon bears are hard to miss in The Mission but you’ll also find his work scattered around the city. The relatable and sweet disposition of Sirron Norris’ dynamic bears will
How Bookmarks Spark Timeless Memories
BY CURT HOPKINS I’m not a collector. Of anything. Everything I have I use, including my books. The one possible exception are my bookmarks, though I guess I use those too. But it feels like a collection, albeit a small one. I have been to all but a few of the