The Salesforce Transit Center famously closed weeks after it opened in September of 2018, when it was discovered that its support beams were cracking.  Fast forward 7 months, and the Transbay Joint Powers Authority is saying that the $2.2 billion transit hub will finally be fixed by June 1 2019. 

What did you do Saturday night? I spent mine at church. With a tall bearded Australian who sang sweet melodies that filled the highest rafters and played heavy bass that shook every pew. I’m talking about RY X, the critically acclaimed singer/guitarist/synth player who’s style of music I would describe

Broke-Ass readers living in the S.F. Bay Area who want longer immersion in the world of film outside the Hollywood sphere are in luck next week.  April sees the return of the annual SFFILM Festival. Formerly known as the San Francisco International Film Festival, this two week event enters its

This originally appeared in my Broke-Ass City column for the San Francisco Examiner “This really is an amazing city,” Quincy said as we drove past the Panhandle on our way to dinner in the Sunset. She had just returned from traveling extensively through Germany, France, and England and was tying

Mayor London Breed’s plan to build a 200-bed Navigation Center on a lot in South Beach are now going to have to face a legal battle by residents of the area.  The Navigation Center is a big part of the Mayor’s long-awaited plan to help fight homelessness in San Francisco.

April’s art events include hella openings (as usual), new museum exhibitions, and a colorful selection of parties.  Take advantage of the good weather by heading to the Legion of Honor, the East Bay or even as far as San Jose.  Remember– it’s all about “spring(ing) forward,” not holding yourself back!

All photos by Tony Shipp The 2019 St. Patrick’s Day parade was by far the biggest in San Francisco’s recent memory.  Regardless of Irish ancestry the cops, firefighters, Catholic school kids, politicians, unions, social clubs, and many more participated.  If you missed it, here’s a taste of what passed by,