Self Care

31 Aug 2021

September Sweetness: The Hottest Events This Week

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. San Francisco’s own sweet September “summertime” is finally at hand, and there’s no excuse not to take advantage of everything the season brings! Here’s what we’re most

Lizzie Locker - Events Editor 0
19 Aug 2021

Bay Area Air Quality is Yellow, Sun Red

The reason the air looks yellow today and the sun (when you can see it) looks red, is because of smoke from northern California Wildfires.   The particulates (ash) from the fires are causing the discoloration in the atmosphere, and if you’re like me, the dry itchy eyes.

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
18 Aug 2021

I’d Love to Buy You a Beer!

Who wants to hang out and drink FREE beer? This Friday, August 20th, I’m buying a keg of beer at a San Francisco bar and inviting all my supporters on Patreon to come drink. It’s a great excuse to hang out, meet some cool new people, and of course drink some FREE beer.

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
12 Aug 2021

Queer Wave Coffee: The New Queer, Indigenous, & Socially Conscious Brew

By Kristen Pizzo When you think of social justice, I doubt coffee is the first thing that comes to mind. But like so many heavily consumed products, there are so many people, resources, and processes behind the scenes that it’s almost impossible to keep social justice out of the coffee

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29 Jul 2021

SF is Averaging More COVID Cases this Summer than Last Summer

When we compare the average new cases of COVID 19 in San Francisco this July (2021) versus July last year (2020), we see that new daily cases have increased this summer.

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
22 Jul 2021

The Doggle Movement has Hit San Francisco

Every now and again you discover something that is innately good for the world.  I’m not talking about antibiotics, microchip technology or even pizza.  No, I’m talking about ‘doggles’. San Francisco’s favorite pack of wandering photogenic dogs, in costume, were found posing in the Mission on Wednesday.  Their owner is

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
16 Jul 2021

I’m Throwing a Kegger and You Should Come!

It’s a great excuse to hang out, meet some cool new people, and of course drink. Now that the world is opening back up, we’ll be doing this every few months.

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
16 Jul 2021

A Certified Aromatherapist Talks Some “Scents” into the Bay Area

Hi and welcome to the BAS 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! How an Aromatic Lifestyle Makes More “Scents” Remember scratch-and-sniff stickers?

Erynne Elkins Chief Well-being Correspondent 0