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Aurora Borealis Soon to Dazzle Northern California
If you missed the northern lights over the Bay Area last October, the Sun has a treat in store. The colorful show will return June 2, visible as far south as Georgia and Northern California. Are you close enough to view the aurora? It isn’t common at this latitude, so

SF Public Library Makes Reading Fun This Summer
The San Francisco Public Library’s summer reading program launches June 1. It helps make reading fun and engaging, which is critical to fight the summer slump where kids lose academic exposure and start slipping. The Joys of Reading Think back on your fondest reading memories. For me, I can close

SF Playground Arson Suspect Caught in Richmond District!
In the Richmond District this May, two separate children’s playgrounds were deliberately set on fire and burned to the ground, along with an elementary school’s storage shed. Arson was clearly suspected, and neighborhood residents were on edge. But on Monday, San Francisco police arrested a man for arson and drug

SF DocFest: 85 Films That Challenge Power and Prejudice
San Francisco Documentary Film Festival 2025 will feature 85 films from around the world, including documentaries on feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, disability issues, drag culture, and social justice, as well as a feature on Gerry Adams, the Sinn Fein leader who played a key role in ending The Troubles in Northern Ireland.

Can the Swiss Model of Gun Ownership Solve America’s Crisis?
Switzerland’s armed neutrality and emphasis on education, collective rights, and demilitarized constabulary have created a peaceful gun culture, which could be a model for the US.

Step Back to 1966: Experience the Compton’s Cafeteria Riot
The Compton’s Cafeteria Riot play is a living act of resistance that tells the story of the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history, through an immersive experience that includes raw and lived-in performances, attention to detail, and a focus on the defiance and joy of the rioters.

Best Bay Area Events 5/27-6/16
Take a Picture by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor Last week was busy over here for me! I spent a day as a background actor on the set of “The Invite”. Two takes of me crossing the street. I think I was very believable. Followed that up with spending all