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So You’re Moving to SF from NYC
San Francisco offers beautiful days, stunning natural beauty, and a vibrant nightlife scene, but it also has a homelessness epidemic, a weak bagel game, and a lack of 24-hour rail transit, while New York City has a more reliable MTA, more diverse food options, and a more vibrant nightlife scene.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
