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Philz Coffee Closes Original Mission District Location
Since the beginning of the Pandemic, San Francisco has been no stranger to businesses closing. So when I hear about a local business biting the dust, I’m not exactly surprised, but the closure of Philz did strike me as odd. Since you’re reading a BAS article, I’m going to go

How Bikes Are Stolen in San Francisco
BY TOUTA BAHER Touta Baher was a child actor who was taken out of the game by Shia LaBeouf on the set of a Skippy peanut butter commercial. That traumatic incident forced him into the archaic world of poetry, where he now sits in rooms full of white people and

Vivvyanne ForeverMORE, Embracing Authenticity & Glittering Glamour
Vivvyanne ForeverMORE, also known as Vivvy, is an inspiring drag performer who embodies the essence of authenticity, glittering glamour and bold self-expression. Her radiant personality brightens the lives of those around them, and they serve as a shining example for individuals who want to embrace their true selves and dance

The Bay’s Least Scary Haunted House
It’s that time of year when all of the Halloween attractions in the bay are in full swing. From intricate corn mazes to haunted houses and paranormal circuses, there are spooky adventures all around us. I’ll admit it’s somewhat subjective to make this claim without having *yet* experienced each of

Dope Halloween Ish We’re Doin’
Halloween is a holiday tailor-made for San Franciscans. It’s a celebration that gives adults a perfectly good excuse to wear costumes and go to several nights of parties, with the added bonus of making the conservatives nervous. Just because SF has the lowest percentage of kids of any major U.S. city,

Hundreds of San Francisco Artists Open Their Studios This Fall
SF artist Rachel Znerold has been painting in the Mission for 15 years, her art seeks to encourages people to think more deeply about their connection to Mother Nature and to one another.

Ask a Tenant Lawyer: What to Know Before Signing a Lease in San Francisco
Ask a Tenant Lawyer is your chance to learn how to survive as a renter in San Francisco. Tenant’s Rights Attorney Daniel Wayne represents residential tenants in landlord/tenant disputes in the Bay Area. Have a landlord-tenant question you’d like to see covered? Send an email to alex@brokeassstuart.com and we’ll forward

How to Decorate Your Home For Halloween…Safely
Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year for many people. However, an appreciable swath of the population say Halloween is where it’s at, especially as it gives opportunities for ingenious souls to indulge their creative passions, particularly when it comes to decorating.