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San Francisco’s Long, Passionate Affair with Carmen
For over 92 years Georges Bizet’s Carmen has carried on a great love affair with San Francisco. Carmen made her debut with the San Francisco Opera in 1927 at the Civic Auditorium. Over the decades, she’s continued to sing and seduce her way through some 192 performances in San Francisco,
The Hottest Puppies at Phono Del Sol, & Band Photos
Phono Del Sol officially kicks off the summer concert season in San Francisco—and unofficially marks the start of summer dog walks. Although the true stars of the show are the ones on the stage, the festival might come to be defined by dog celebrities, whose coats are shiny, collars colorful, and, of course, always Instagram-ready.
Mission Pie is Closing Down
Earlier today Mission Local reported that everyone’s favorite pie shop/community space was closing down. Mission Pie has been at the corner of Mission and 25th St. for the past 12 years. I’m pretty sure I first heard about it on Mission Mission way back when the shop first opened. Back
With DPW Seizing Homeless Peoples’ Belongings, Activists Are Fighting Back
Earlier this month 48 Hills reported on heartbreaking new videos detailing how the cops and the Department of Public Works are throwing away the personal belongings of San Francisco’s homeless population. This often includes such important items as medication, family photos, mementos from dead loved ones, and survival gear like sleeping bags and tents. Not only is this reprehensible, it’s also in violation of the rules.
Even Vallejo is Feeling the Ravages of Gentrification
Yes, not all suburbs are Walnut Creek or Palo Alto, some are filled with people who live by modest means, and even in these less-than-posh suburban landscapes, Bay Area gentrification can rear its ugly head.
This is the Most Insufferable Tech Bro in San Francisco
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The Fight to Save The Mezzanine & Nightlife in San Francisco
You may have heard that the Mezzanine, one of San Francisco’s beloved music venues, was being forced out of its home on 444 Jessie st. The Mezzanine’s landlords threatened to raise their rent by 600% by year’s end, essentially kicking them out in order to convert the thriving nightlife venue