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Mavericks Just Saw 50-Foot Waves. One Video Caught It All.
Bay Area surfing is picky, powerful, and, at times, dangerous. There’s Ocean Beach, notorious for long paddle-outs and strong currents. There are even beginner surf breaks, though that classic cold bite in the water remains. But one NorCal swell is known world-wide for its towering waves. Mavericks, off of Pillar

Waiters & Bartenders are Funding a Movie about a Killer Karen
There’s always room on the cinematic landscape for another horror movie and a new one is on the horizon. We’re So Dead is a restaurant-based horror/comedy movie that is soon to go into production. Full disclosure: this passion project is that of this writer. I’ve written dozens of restaurant related

Food Critic Keith Lee Gave The Bay a Bad Review After Hospitalization
Editor’s note: Since this article was writing, Keith Lee has addressed this “review” of The Bay on his TikTok and IG @keith_lee125 and reiterated his views. He also confirmed that he didn’t end up in the hospital from anything he ate from Chef Green in Oakland. We wanted to reiterate

Unmasking Creativity: Get to Know Cosplay Luminary Kristin Gallup
Meet Kristin Gallup, the creative force behind Sable and Sin, an Oakland small maker business that makes handmade clothing and goods perfect for special events, cosplay, LARPing and festival wear. From the juxtaposition of delicate lace with rugged leather to the intricacy of her whimsical yet functional designs, Kristin’s designs

Philz Coffee Moves Their Headquarters to Oakland
Philz Coffee is relocating its headquarters from San Francisco to Oakland. Previously situated in The Dog Patch neighborhood of San Francisco, The San Francisco Examiner has reported that Philz’s new headquarters will be situated at their roasting plant near The Coliseum in Oakland. Why the move? Philz CEO, Mahesh Sadarangani,

‘The Upside’ Mission Art Collective Offers Exhibit Space to Artists
Many local artists over the years have laser-cut, welded, painted, sawed, electrified, sculpted, and even papier-mâchéd pieces of art at The Upside.

SF Residents Living with HIV: PRC Can Help!
If you or someone you know is a San Francisco Resident living with HIV who is having difficulty accessing healthcare in the city, please know that help is available. PRC’s team of local, trained professionals are standing by to assist with your healthcare enrollment, coverage, and access issues.