animals

23 Feb 2022

Stranded California Man Saved By Friendly Seal

“I thought to myself, ‘Great, this is how I’m going to die,’”Scott Thompson told ABC7 News.  “Today is the day I’m going to die.” Thompson, a sea urchin diver, recalls the fateful evening he set out on the Santa Barbara Channel last month. All alone, facing a wide expanse of

Lydia Sviatoslavsky 0
02 Feb 2022

“They Stole My Damn Cat!”: SoCal Couple Swipes Beloved Bay Area Cat, Nubbins

Last December, Troy Farrell received a call from VCA Los Altos Animal Hospital. A veterinarian had discovered a microchip that identified Farrell as the owner of Nubbins, a sweet tabby cat. However, Farrell had no knowledge of this vet visit, and Nubbins had inexplicably traveled from Sonoma to Long Beach within

Lydia Sviatoslavsky 0
08 Oct 2024

The November 2024 BAS Voter Guide

A Big Change to This Year’s Voter Guide We’ve been doing voter guides for a really long time. I’m pretty sure we put our first one out in like 2010 or something. And I know that thousands of you rely on our voter guides to help you make decision. But

BAS Editorial Team 0
09 Sep 2016

Giraffes are 4 Different Species & Other Animal Surprises from 2016

You went through your whole life thinking giraffes are one animal. Just one type of animal. Because this is a year of surprises (good and bad), scientists just released new info that giraffes actually comprise 4 different species. Well, when you put them all next to each other like that…sure.

Candace Cui - Actual Unicorn 0
19 Nov 2012

Shallow Reasons I’m Single

The only time I feel compelled to date these days is when other people encourage me to get out of my personal bubble. So, I try. It seems that I can’t find a happy medium, and the following reasons deter me from moving past the initial first dates and often

Kristin Fehrman - Diva of Deals 0
05 Nov 2012

Woes of an Only Child

I’m a big believer there is a lot to be said about personality types and birth order.  If you’re the rare breed that is “The Only Child,” hello!  I am glad I’m in good company.  It’s possible we have both spent years being a little different from those around us,

Kristin Fehrman - Diva of Deals 0
09 May 2011

A Good Enough Reason to Go All the Way out to the Presidio!

Hey, remember the Presidio? It’s that hard-to-get-to green place between here and the Golden Gate Bridge. Well, they’re having art out there now, and this was originally the last week to get to it! Sponsored by the For-Site Foundation, Presidio Habitats showcases works designed to help out the animals living

Sarah M. Smart - Red-Light Special 0
30 Mar 2011

Animal Instinct Inspired Art Show

This Thursday night, head down to Bricks and Mortar Media in SOMA for some art, alcohol and …animals? Yes, animals.  Let your animal instinct out at a themed art show entitled “We Are All Animals.” Oakland based artist Mary Marxen has gathered up 25 up-and-coming local artists to show their

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0