SF Bay Area
Where The Bodies Are Buried: San Francisco’s Former Cemeteries
It has been over 100 years since anyone was buried in San Francisco. In 1902, it became illegal to bury new bodies in the city, and by 1921, bodies were being moved to new land in Colma. By 1941 nearly all the cemeteries were gone, and largely forgotten.
Becoming a Donut Devotee in the Bay Area
I frequent Donut Shops. I only buy one Donut at a time and I only use coins, no bills or credit cards allowed…after scrounging around every hard-to-reach cavity in my car I was able to extricate just the exact amount, 125 cents…
Spring 2023 Films at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive
Apologies are definitely in order for those readers who wanted earlier notice of what’s coming up this quarter at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (hereafter BAMPFA). For those who wanted to see the Andy Warhol rarity “My Hustler,” for example, they’ll just need to hope for another
How to Enjoy Sonoma Wine Country…Sober
“At first I found it to be a bit ironic living in Sonoma Wine Country sober, but I’ve come to realize that it’s all about your perspective.”
5 San Francisco Places Crucial to Drag Legend Doris Fish
If ever there was a time for Australian legend Doris Fish and her circle’s story to be told, it is now.
Why Rain on Snow in the California Mountains Worries Scientists
By Keith Musselman for The Conversation Another round of powerful atmospheric rivers is hitting California, following storms in January and February 2023 that dumped record amounts of snow. This time, the storms are warmer, and they are triggering flood warnings as they bring rain higher into the mountains – on top
Grab a Guinness, Saint Patrick’s Day Events Are Here
In San Francisco, Saint Patrick’s Day brings us some of the most fun events. You’ll find some traditional and not-so traditional ways to celebrate the holiday throughout the week. With rain in the forecast, I predict we see some epic poncho-filled pub crawls and maybe even a few folks trying
The Best SF Bars for Transplants to Watch their Home Teams Play
But what if you’re a transplant from one of these epic cities of sports fandom looking for a place to watch your beloved team in San Francisco? Look no further than our handy guide to specific-city-supporting sports bars in SF!