Katy Atchison

We’ve Demystified The New Deadly Dog Flu With The Pros
There’s been a slew of media coverage surrounding a new dog influenza which has many dog owners scared. Typically, canine coughs endure for approximately two weeks and respond well to antibiotics. However, in this instance, the ailment seems resistant to standard medications, potentially persisting for a duration four times longer

Rediscovering the Magic of Dickens Fair: A Victorian Era Holiday Tradition
Opening up the doors this past weekend, The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party (also called Dickens Fair) has once again transformed the Daly City’s Cow Palace into the cobblestone streets of Charles Dickens’ Victorian London. For five weekends only, through December 17th, visitors can meander through four

The Introvert’s Survival Guide to The Holidays
I can’t imagine I’m the only one who hates forced togetherness, and the holidays are full of it. As an introvert, my holiday game plan involves creating moments of solitude and savoring peaceful times with family. Every holiday season I feel tremendously grateful for living in a place with so

A Tree-rific Nursery Beautifies an SF Underpass
The Friends of The Urban Forest have been planting and taking care of community trees and gardens in San Francisco since 1981. In fact, these are the green thumbs who grew nearly half of San Francisco’s tree canopy, some 60,000 trees over the last 40 years. This fall, a new

A Local Gift Guide Showcasing East Bay Treasures
‘Tis the season once more, and we find ourselves looking for thoughtful gifts for our favorite people. Explore this gift guide featuring small businesses and local artists showcasing their work in the East Bay. We’ve uncovered unique treasures perfect for gifting while also supporting the heartbeat of our local community.

A Must See: ‘Head Trip’ The Doggie Diner Heads Journey to NY
EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to popular demand, a second screening has been added for this showing. Head Trip is showing at The Roxie on Sunday,November 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM & also 7:40PM – tickets are here We all love a good road trip and those tales that feel like some

Making The Coolest Balloon Art in The World
Back in 2000, during the first dot-com economic downturn, Korene Tom lost her administration job. From there, Korene saw this as a rare opportunity to leave that life behind and become – a balloon artist and clown! Today, she is making some of the most amazing balloon art I’ve ever

The Enchanting Dark Kabaret Returns
The highly anticipated Dark Kabaret is back on November 17th for a brief two-weekend run this month, and it’s an event you won’t want to miss. This variety show promises a circus-like experience with performances ranging from magic and comedy to erotic entertainment. The diverse lineup includes Pink Puma, Maxim