SF Bay Area

10 Tasty Eats Under $15 in San Francisco
San Francisco offers a variety of affordable, handheld meals, including croissants, savory pies, piroshkis, omusubi, and empanadas, all under $15.

Oakland Plans Cuts To Police Oversight Amid Budget Woes
When I think of models of public trust, I often think of the Oakland Police Department. These upstanding men and women are the same people that beat the shit out of Tupac Shakur for jaywalking. And as you may know, jaywalking is one of Oakland’s most pressing problems, so naturally,

Fremont, California Just Made Helping The Homeless Illegal
Fremont, California is set to pass a controversial measure that would make homelessness and assisting the homeless illegal, with fines of up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail.

Is SFMTA Holding Muni Hostage?
Thinning, truncating, or outright suspending service on certain Muni lines has been in talks for a few months now. As cuts go into effect, their repercussions offer a bleak insight into the future of our reportedly struggling transportation division. Stops trimmed of several lines or reduced to an inconvenient stump.

Why You Might Accidentally Be In A Cult
The Zizians, a radical death cult, have been accused of recruiting transgender members and killing people who hold “petty authority,” while other cults in the Bay Area include Crossfit, Shen Yun, SoulCycle, and cryptocurrency fanatics.

The Envelope: A Short Film About Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever finished a project only to find yourself unable to turn it in? You got all the hard work done but now that it’s time for people to see it, your hands get itchy and your noggin starts sweating. Bay Area director Jayson Johnson has created a short

Martinez Oil Refinery Belches Half-Ton of Sulphur Dioxide into Atmosphere
Saturday’s blaze at the Martinez oil refinery belched over half a ton of sulphur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. The noxious fumes triggered a Level 2 Hazmat alert that progressed to Level 3. Residents nearby received warnings to seal doors and windows as they shelter in place until further notice.

How 32 Goats Saved East Bay Homes from Fire
A herd of 32 goats and 4 sheep owned by East Bay Goat Grazing played a crucial role in limiting the impact of the Oakland Keller fire by creating a defensible space, which helped firefighters stop the fire at the ranch.