Alex Mak - Managing Editor

Chilling Podcast ‘Spooked’ Haunts The Fox, Friday the 13th
True-life supernatural stories are told by guests who can barely believe they lived them. The podcast is a bit like ‘This American Life’, only if Ira Glass was traveling the country in search of the mystic, the strange, and the divine, and his broadcast studio was also a totally haunted!

Paint 11 murals with 11 Bay Area artists in SF!
Paint The Void & TogetherSF are in need of assistance! They will be painting 11 murals alongside 11 local Bay Area artists on Saturday, October 21st, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the East Cut Crossing. Their objective is to create 11 murals in collaboration with the community! They

SF Parody Site Installs ‘Homeless Proof’ Planter Boxes
There is an exquisite parody site in San Francisco that mirrors its subject incredibly well. It has the same look and feel, even the language it uses to satirize is consistent with the marketing jargon from the original company. It really is a mockery on par with a full spread

Takashi Murakami Brings his Monsters to SF
Murakami is perhaps Japan’s most famous artist, he blends traditional Japanese themes and techniques with contemporary visions, colors, and culture. His work spans fashion, consumer products, and curation, along with film and entertainment. There is a touch of Warhol’s pop, Goya’s nightmares, Hokusai’s tradition, and Mizuki’s manga in his

The “Avg. Couples” from Bay Area Cities According to Ai
Think of what the “average couple” from San Francisco looks like. Go ahead and close your eyes, dream it up. Is it an actual couple you know who lives there perhaps? Is it a combination of famous faces you identify with the city? A newscaster and a famous athlete? Maybe

Mexico’s Supreme Court Decriminalizes Abortion Nationwide
In a groundbreaking decision, Mexico’s Supreme Court has overturned all federal criminal penalties for abortion, declaring that national laws prohibiting the procedure are unconstitutional and infringe upon women’s rights. This sweeping ruling aligns with the growing trend in Latin America to expand access to abortion services. The high court has

56 Kilos of Fentanyl Seized in SF Tenderloin this Summer
Local and state law enforcement have seized over 100 kilos of narcotics in the Tenderloin and SOMA over the last three months – including over 56 kilos of fentanyl, according to the San Francisco Mayor’s office. To put this in perspective, one kilo of fentanyl is roughly equivalent to 500,000

The Amazing Rockstar Photo Exhibit at CJM
On a warm night at the CJM, a crowd of Deadheads, hippies, music lovers, and photography fans gathered to hear a legend speak about a lifetime of documenting popular culture. Rockstar photographer Jay Blakesberg held a talk about capturing musicians in San Francisco since the late 70s, from Jerry Garcia