safety

10 Oct 2019

The Areas & Times Effected by PG&E Power Outages & Why

If you do not have power this morning, it may be because a) you forgot to pay your bill or, b) you’re part of PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff Program.  Which seems a bit chaotic, but that’s mostly because PG&E isn’t taking any chances with causing any more wildfires.  They

Alex Mak - Managing Editor 0
24 Aug 2017

How to Protest Safely and Responsibly

Right now, in this very moment, we are standing on a precipice. It’s absolutely critical that folks understand that our current coordinates place us directly in the center of a terrifying moment of history. One which screams for action. For participation. For all of us to take a long hard

Kit Friday -Mild in the Streets 0
21 Jun 2017

Anticipating Pride Safety Concerns and Much More

Vibrant polychromatic greetings, queerly beloved BAS readership!! We now find ourselves on Pride Wednesday, and although there has been many a kick-off party and Frameline reel unspooled thus far, now things begin to ratchet toward the fever pitch that will be this weekend. We here at BAS, however, would like

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
26 Aug 2009

Five Tips to Surviving the Ghettos of San Francisco

Late one night while walking home to my apartment across the street from the Westside Courts projects, I was having a peachy time and looking forward to crawling into my cozy bed. I was texting my friend when I heard a neighbor say ‘œHey!’ When I looked up to see

Ryan Miller- Depleted Resource Analyst 0