This originally appeared in my Broke-Ass City column in the SF Examiner With tax season just past us there’s been a lot of talk about what President Donald Trump’s tax scam means for average Americans. There’s no doubt about what it means for the wealthy; millionaires and billionaires are getting

On Wednesday May 8th, Lyft and Uber drivers in cities across the US will be turning off their apps in protest as Uber’s IPO approaches. While the current list of cities includes New York, San Francisco, San Diego, LA, Philly, Chicago, DC, Boston and Minneapolis, ALL of us should refrain

When you go on vacation, the last thing you want to do is forget the memories you’ve made. That’s why so many people post pictures from their trips on their Instagram accounts. It’s a fun and easy way to share your experiences with the people you love. To make sure

All I did was put on the Magic Leap glasses and suddenly the room I was in was augmented to include things that weren’t actually there. The controller in my hand became a torch, and the box at my feet rumbled and kicked like something was in there.

If you like to keep up to date on all the new trends, you may have heard of escape rooms. They started popping up in larger cities just a few years ago, and ever since, they’ve become something people pride themselves in completing. You’ve probably seen them advertised on the

May is popping off with more community-oriented art events than ever– join a session of “DRAW CLUB” or go shop local artisans at the Asian Art Museum’s Spring Market. See all the new murals, shops and art in the SOMA with 2 Blocks of Art, hangout with Mission artists at

Cooking with Carpenter is a three-part film series that explores some of director John Carpenter’s finest (and most fun!) cinematic achievements. Ticket includes a themed three-course meal and a screening of the film. In addition, you’ll be delighted by a robust list of specialty cocktails, a costume contest, and much