SF Bay Area
CDC Screwed Up: Don’t Throw Away the Masks
It was a little suspect when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lifted the mask mandate for fully vaccinated people in indoor public spaces. The decision is now proving to be a wrong turn in the fight against the evolving COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, fully vaccinated people are pretty
Why Oakland City Hall Attempted Robbery May Not Prove Need for More Police
If you’re looking for reasons to support a bloated police budget, you may think you got your big ‘gotcha’ moment with Sunday’s story about a security guard stopping an armed robbery of a news crew at Oakland City Hall during an interview with the city’s Department of Violence Prevention head.
Get Silly This Week: Comedy, Karaoke, & Drag Kings!
Every Tuesday our subscribers get this awesome roundup in their inboxes. You should sign up right here to make sure you never miss a thing. This week, it’s all about the funny business. First up, we’ve got tickets to give away to three different shows at The Punch Line, a
A Matchmaker Talks About Finding Love After the Pandemic
Hi and welcome to the BAS Weekend Wellness Column! My name is Erynne Elkins and I’m a Well-Being Advocate and Certified Breathwork Facilitator. Every Friday I’ll share a holistic wellness modality available here in the Bay Area. Cheers to good health! The Geometry of Dating “Life has changed. I call
We Want to Give You a Free Copy of Bring Music Home!
BRING MUSIC HOME (BMH) is an independent, self-published book created by industry veterans Amber Mundinger, Tamara Deike, and Kevin W. Condon with the support and collaboration of photographers, producers, and creatives across music and entertainment. The project has captured iconic music venues and the personalities behind them in more than
5 Ways to Combat the GOP War on Wombs
Don’t let a new administration, COVID-19 restrictions being lifted, and Olivia Rodrigo trick you in to thinking anything has shifted culturally. In my youth we had Bush Jr., the aftermath of 911, and Avril Lavigne, and yet we are right back where we started so buckle up it’s gonna be a bumpy fight.
The San Francisco I Remember, is Gone Forever
By Justine Hall It has been three years since Iʼve been home. I moved away due to soaring rent and cost of living, like many others who grew up in San Francisco. With all the craziness of the last year and a half, I have found myself terribly homesick. I
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Throwing a ‘Pride Prom’ at Westfield!
“Get ready to be transported back in time to your high school gymnasium and relive nostalgic moments of Prom.” Since many of the official Pride events are virtual this year, it’s nice to see the sister’s doing something fun, intimate and soaking wet in person! PRIDE PROM – A Pride
