San Francisco
What San Francisco Looks like from a Visitor’s Perspective
“I really like this city,” Camille says as she, Kayla, and I sit in our kitchen eating Brussels sprouts and bacon. It’s Camille’s last night in San Francisco after spending a week with us. Camille and I met 13 years ago in a hostel in Galway, Ireland. I was working
When Is The Mainstream Media Going To Get Bored Of Hating San Francisco?
Every week I write articles and I do quick scans of recent news involving San Francisco, Oakland and California to see if I can gain enough inspiration to give my opinion on what’s happening in a way that isn’t boring to you, the reader. I’ve noticed something. Every. Single. Fucking.
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What Would Santa Con Be Like If Everyone Was Sober?
I don’t want to badmouth Santa Con because it’s been done to death. We all know a number of bars and restaurants put signs in their windows banning Santa Con’s Jolly Saint Nicks from being Jolly Saint Dicks and we know a ton of locals roll their eyes when they
Why The Bay Area Needs to Divest from Our Family Policing System
Written by Ashley November whisked by in a whirlwind of fallen variegated leaves and crisp air. It was National Adoption (of humans) Month, and I spent it reflecting on my teen years in the Alameda County child welfare system. Or as I now refer to it, the family policing system,
Why The Mission District Street Vendor Ban Is Bad
I’ve always looked at urban areas as places of chaotic intersectionality. If you want to live in a dense city, you have to be mentally prepared to not only seek out what is comfortable to you, but to also be accepting of others seeking out their comfort, even if it
What The Massive Flaring At The Chevron Refinery Means For Richmond
If you go north of Berkeley, you’ll notice something interesting about the East Bay’s shoreline. It becomes increasingly industrial once you cross the boundary into Contra Costa County. Richmond is the first city you hit (El Cerrito is just rich Richmond) and it serves as a quintessential example of an
Why No One Went To Union Square On Black Friday
Fentanyl didn’t kill Downtown San Francisco. It killed people, but prior to the Pandemic, no one seemed to mind. They’d just walk over the bodies on their way to the office. Some people complained while others felt the juxtaposition of prosperity and poverty was what made urban life exhilarating. The
What Have Professional Sports Teams Really Done For Oakland?
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