By Bernard J. Wolfson Last year, Jennifer Reisz’s college-age daughter, Megan, was kicked in the chest multiple times by the family’s horse. Megan fell to the ground, unable to move or speak. Though she was alone, her Apple Watch detected her distress and called 911. She was taken to a

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

  By Jerucifer, Arts & Events Editor Rain – nature’s way of getting into the festivities! Embrace the wet weather with ‘singing in the rain’ renditions of holiday classics or challenge your friends to a festive dance-off in rain boots! Let’s make this week a splash of fun and celebrate

Tramping up the steps from Embarcadero station, I saw brilliant rays of light shining at a sharp angle all the way past Twin Peaks with so much stability it seemed like Mario could hop on a tiny car and Rainbow Road his way to the galaxies. I walked along Market

As I sit on the face of a shrub-studded dune, wind-spiraled sand in my eyes, a man and his two children approach the edge of the beach above me. Dad, I assume, has a fishing pole in his hand, the same as dozens of journeymen along Ocean Beach headed north.

Alright A’s fans hear me out. I know, I know, too soon. I feel your pain having grown up with an A’s mom who babysat as a teen in the East Bay for Jim “Catfish” Hunter while he pitched in those classic World Series games of the 70’s. I definitely