Oakland is a city with a rich history, vibrant culture, and a sports scene that often feels like a rollercoaster of emotions. While the spirit of competition runs high, it’s hard not to notice that the professional sports teams in the city have a knack for keeping fans on the

I regularly, and loudly point out the hypocrisy in San Francisco on a daily basis, but there are times where I am surprised at just how shitty the political class of the City can be.  The APEC conference undoubtedly had its benefits for the city, with increased tourism and a

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For those of you who aren’t in the know, I work in tech. I understand the deep irony of this considering I became a micro-niche internet celebrity (or BAYmous as Mario0o0o0o0o calls it) by shitting on tech workers, but I can say this unequivocally, tech saved me from poverty.  Recently

San Francisco has struggled with homelessness longer than any of us have likely been alive. The Tenderloin has been anything but tender since the city’s founding and various leaders have come and gone, yet one thing stays consistent, and that’s the Tenderloin’s everlasting status as the city’s downtown destination for

Heads up! If you’re going to be in San Francisco from November 14th to 18th, you’re in for some major traffic disruptions, thanks to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Here’s the info on the road closures. First off, Interstate 80, a lifeline for Bay Area commuters, will be closed

San Francisco is facing a tricky situation as it prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the city’s biggest international event since 1945. On one hand, they’re rolling out the red carpet for foreign leaders, CEOs, and a horde of journalists. On the other, they’re dealing with a

BY DAVID COPPIN LANEGAN David Coppin Lanegan (@willybillybilliam, @wavesons.band) is a writer and musician. Find his SubStack Jawbone here, and his band Wavesons’ music here.  Thanksgiving has been an official holiday in the United States since 1863 when, in the midst of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday in

There’s a tense air in San Francisco. The city is readying for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) — a major international conference hosting President Joe Biden and General Secretary Xi Jinping alike — and erupting in demonstrations against the evolving humanitarian crisis in Gaza, raised to a fever pitch by