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Donald Trump Visited Pacific Heights To Beg Big Tech For Money
Do you ever feel like we’re living in Hell? Do you ever get that certain sensation that accompanies the consumption of news that makes you feel like you’re perpetually burning alive? Maybe it’s just me, but this is one of those stories. Donald Trump, the orange man with the spray

Snake on MUNI Frightens Some, Fascinates Others
An unusual passenger took MUNI riders by surprise last week. A harmless snake found its way aboard an outbound K-Ingleside train. Video shows the curious serpent climbing the articulated bend. Identified as a boa constrictor, a nonvenomous breed and popular pet, the specimen frightened some and fascinated others. The man

8 Complaints About Being Gay in San Francisco
It’s a sin when success complains. That’s how I feel as a gay man who moved to San Francisco from what Californians affectionately call “flyover country.” It’s pretty damn great, living here. So what if everything closes at 2am (#4) and there aren’t any bathhouses to go to (#5). Compared

“Company” Revival Debuts in San Francisco – With a Twist
“Company” has come to call at the Orpheum in San Francisco in the form of a gender-flipped revival of the original 1970 version. It opened Thursday, June 5th, at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theater running through the 29th. Originally a story of a marriage avoidant bachelor, the story takes on an a

TWO BAY AREA LOCALS FIND ART EVERYWHERE IN VENICE, ITALY
Venice – The Art Biennale in Venice is an Olympic gathering where nations showcase their top artists. An artwork highlighting the refugee as ‘foreigner’ was one of my favorites. French-Moroccan artist, Bouchra Khalili, presented The Mapping Journey Project, a spacious installation of videos and corresponding silkscreens.

Adorable Map Takes You on an International Food Journey Through SF
I was able to ask the founder of The California Migration Museum, Katy Long, some questions about the project and the non-profit and she has some interesting thoughts and shared how how food serves as a vital connection to heritage and the soul of San Francisco.

The Oldest Bar in Oakland Just Turned 140
140 Years Ago in June of 1884, Heinold’s First and Last Chance Saloon opened. Made of wood from an old whaling ship, this tiny dive bar is Oakland’s oldest bar and is filled with history and lore. You can imagine that after nearly a hundred and fifty years, there is

Delicious Detroit-Style Pizza Pops-Up in The Richmond
There’s a new delicious pizza spot in The Richmond, TGI Pie Days, selling out mouth-watering pizza. It’s next popup is this Friday, June 7th, and I wouldn’t be your internet bestie if I didn’t give you the heads up with just enough time to score a pre-ordered pie. TGI Pie