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SF City Hall Clerks Go On Strike
Frustrations of overworked and undertrained clerks at San Francisco City Hall reached a boiling point last week. Officials had approximately a month to honor requests for updated training and more courtroom space. Two weeks ago, the unionized workers authorized a strike. Clerks held a protest outside City Hall on Thursday,

King Tides Are Coming and May Flood the Bay Area
A few times a year, the tides get higher. The Winter 2024 King Tides are around the corner, and they might just be the biggest yet. When Are King Tides Coming? Because of climate change and the fact that we live next to a helluva lot of water, the Bay

Des Bishop Does Viral Comedy, in Chinese
If you’ve ever lived abroad, the comedy of globe-trotting Desmond ‘Des’ Bishop will strike a chord. Despite having the perhaps the blackest sounding name in comedy, Bishop looks like John Slattery from Mad Men, and talks with a Queens NY accent, in an Irish cadence. Bishop was born in Queens,

The Art of Sneakers in Oakland
The first of its kind, the show immediately drew me into the world of sneakers. Featuring 15 top creators in the industry, the shoes on display ranged in style and form; while some emphasized their sustainable roots, others brought a more sculptural approach to the shelves.

SF’s Colorful Houses Make Life Just a Little Bit Better
San Francisco is known for its crazy colorful houses, with the Sunset neighborhood being the epicenter of the Crazy Colorful Houses Movement, where residents paint their homes in bright colors to make their day a little cheerier.

A Love Letter to San Francisco’s Freaks and Weirdos
San Francisco has always been a city of change, from the tech boom to the rise of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and continues to be a place where people can find their place and make their art.

How Reculture Foods Is Making Indonesian Tempeh a Bay Area Staple
Melati Citrawireja and Feby Boediarto have launched Reculture Foods, a tempeh business to bring the nutty flavors of their favorite food to the Bay Area, and have been accepted into the La Cocina incubator program to expand their business.

Best Bay Area Events 10/22-11/11
Unplug & Play at The Exploratorium After Dark Make the pier your playground. Thursdays After Dark. No kids allowed—but you can still act like one. Unplug and play with 700+ interactive exhibits exploring science, art, and perception. Get inquisitive, grab a drink, and let the DJ set the vibe. With