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Free Classes and Workshops to Get Fit, Learn, or Just Have Fun in SF
So, you’re broke but still want to stay fit, learn new things, and have fun while you’re at it? Good news! San Francisco is packed with free opportunities, from dance and lawn bowling to chess, sketching classes, writing workshops, and career skill-building. Here’s your click-and-go cheat sheet for free fitness,
6 Lies ICE Uses to Gain Access to Private Homes
ICE was barred this week from impersonating local police & using certain ‘ruses’ (commonly known as lies) to conduct home arrests in Southern California. In cases where ICE does not have a warrant to enter or search private homes, they have frequently used deceptive tactics to trick residents into granting
Bay Area Immigrant and Ally Resource Guide for Dealing with ICE
From January 2025 to June 2025, ICE has made at least 2,527 arrests in the state of California. That is a 122% increase from the same period in 2024. Below is a quick resource guide for data on state, local, and federal ICE arrests, as well as legal information for
Local’s Guide to Alcatraz: Hidden Trails, Stunning Views, & Forgotten Stories
A veteran tour guide gives us the hidden trails, different seasons, and forgotten secrets on the Rock.
How To Mind Your F*cking Manners on Muni
Not to sound like an old fart, but it feels like the fabric of civilized society is fraying to threads. And nowhere is that more apparent than on Muni. I understand—other people are hard. But in this day and age, with so many claiming some form of social illiteracy, it’s
From Isolation to International Hub: Alcatraz’s Remarkable Transformation
Alcatraz, a former prison, has become a park, attracting over 5,000 visitors a day, and providing an environment that maximizes curiosity and curiosity, with a staff of musicians, writers, immigrants, and formerly incarcerated people, offering a unique opportunity for personal growth and self-reflection.
Meet San Francisco’s ‘Patron Saint’ of Homeless Pets
Armed with compassion and a wagon full of kibble, toys, and treats, Paul Crowell is changing the lives of homeless pets, one paw at a time.
The Ten Best Countries for Trans People Looking to Defect
Easy as it is to discredit Trump’s foolishness, you risk underestimating his followers. America’s most hateful people believe they found their king. However serious, Trump’s personal opinions about immigrants, veterans, trans people and others will motivate people to act with perceived impunity. January 6 is a perfect example. RELATED: U.S.