The Cow Palace has been the site of an unfathomable variety of events. Concerts for The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, and Elvis? Check! The Great Dickens Christmas Fair? Check! Roller Derby, Heavyweight Boxing Championships, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police? Check, check, check! The original intention behind building the  Cow Palace

It’s technically been years in the making, but with only two weeks left before Burn Week it’s also time to finalize 3D models, particle effects, and interactions from dozens of theme camps participating in the BRCvr virtual world, as part of the globally-connected virtual Burning Man in 2020.

I was in bed, sick and trying to recover, ignoring the weird barbecue smell wafting in from nearby and writing in my journal about how a confluence of events – including meditating like a motherfucker for six months straight – had culminated in this serene and calm harmony, an inner peace where nothing could ruffle my feathers. Then, my roommate Jen walked in.

The office of Supervisor Gordon Mar just put out a press release announcing that the District 4 Supervisor has received a positive test for COVID-19. Luckily his case is mild and he will be able to continue working from home, serving the City and his constituents. Earlier today Mission Local

Update: CA appeals court grants Uber and Lyft a temporary reprieve following threats to shut down in California.  

Comparing Oboma’s 2008 DNC speech to 2020’s. And you should have a look at Kamala’s DNC speech too.

The Bay Area is surrounded by forests, once you leave the cities in any direction other than west, you will run into forest areas, and those forests are currently on fire.  The closest forest fire is in Point Reyes, but there are 4 major zones to keep an eye on.