SF Bay Area

19 Oct 2023

A Neighbor Tried to Erase This Queer Artist’s LGBTQ+ Murals

Editor’s Note: A “Painting Against Homophobia” rally is being held on Friday 10/20 at 1101 Valencia Street in support of J Manuel Carmona. It’s being hosted by Juanita More and features Persia, Honey Mahogany, Galería de la Raza, the GLBT Historical Society, and more. Find out all about it right

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19 Oct 2023

A night on the Town with a Pumpkin Named Jack

If you’re looking for ideas for what to do with your pumpkin this year, here is a guide to a well rounded, glowing time with your Jack.

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18 Oct 2023

Standing Up for Chickens: SF Attorney Takes Center Stage in Animal Rights Trial

By Sheila Koren Animal rights activists have been gathering in Santa Rosa this past month for a significant legal trial concerning the Right To Rescue mistreated animals. In this case it’s chickens and ducks from Petaluma factory farms. Two similar trials over the past year (in St. George, Utah and

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18 Oct 2023

Someone is Renting Out a Literal Staircase to Nowhere for $900 in SF

At a time when local businesses are closing all over the Bay Area because they can’t afford their rent, you have to admire the chutzpah to try and rent this literal staircase to nowhere for $900 a month. This space is seriously just 75 square feet. It’s like they got

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17 Oct 2023

SF and Oakland Are About To Get Cameras That Automatically Ticket You For Speeding

This may come as a shock to absolutely no one, but San Francisco is an exorbitantly expensive place to live. It’s a place where you can get your car stolen and somehow still have to worry about the sadistic MTA giving your stolen car a parking ticket. It’s a silly

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17 Oct 2023

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

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13 Oct 2023

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

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13 Oct 2023

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

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