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Oakland’s Satirical News Source Back In Action
Bay Area humorists, rejoice: Oakland’s premier satirical news source is back. If you’ve lived here since circa 2012 (or, like me, you left and came back), you may remember Oakland Unseen. The satire specialist covered local controversies like Occupy Oakland, police brutality, and the annual unwashed tide of Burning Man

Emil DeAndreis’ New Novel Inspires IPA At SF Beer Week
San Francisco is a city that is constantly changing, but one thing that doesn’t change is its affinity for books and booze. Luckily I was privileged enough to chat with Emil DeAndreis, a San Francisco author who has dabbled with both the written word and the liquid courage that allows

Former Hemlock Tavern Now “Cutting-Edge New Private Event Space”
Sigh…I mean, I guess we shouldn’t be surprised when these tings happen anymore, but it’s just such a bummer. Hemlock Tavern was one of the best dive bars in San Francisco. The drinks were cheap, the crowd was cute, loud up-and-coming bands played in the backroom, and they sold delicious

Bake Muffins & Feed Homeless Folks for National Muffin Day!
BY JACOB “MUFFIN MAN” KAUFMAN A long, long time ago, there was a show called Square One TV, which was a sketch comedy show for kids that was about – wait for it – MATH. Fuck. Yes. One fun thing I learned from Square One TV is that the digits of

This SF Lingerie Expert Gave us a Step-by-Step Self Love Guide
I know I’m not alone when I say that I loathe Valentine’s Day. I’m just not fond of the idea that for this one pink and fluffy day we must prove our love to another. Serene Martinez, CEO and founder of Pink Bunny in San Francisco helps me understand other

SF’s Tablehopper Becomes Member-Supported
Here at Broke-Ass Stuart, we highlight people who are doing great things – including other independent news sources which can help you find the best adventures within the Bay Area. Founder and editor of tablehopper, Marcia Gagliardi, shared some news with us. What is Tablehopper? Tablehopper has been a free

Awesome SF Beer Week Events 2023!
Tis the season to eat, drink, crawl, and make merry all around the Bay Area with new, delicious, and oftentimes exclusive beers! “Why?” You ask, because The San Francisco Beer Week starts on Friday all across the Bay Area! That means the finest independent craft brewers will flock to the

Uber SF Ads Obviously Written by Someone Who’s Never Been to SF
Several Uber ads placed in SFO use the wrong language and even images that are not of San Francisco.