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Should San Francisco Have An A.I. Mayor?
I try not to use ChatGPT very often. I take pride in being able to do shit myself, but every now and then, I like to see how artificial intelligence sees itself. I asked ChatGPT what San Francisco would be like if we replaced the city’s leaders with artificial intelligence.

How to Travel to Hong Kong on the Cheap
I recently went to Hong Kong and did it incredibly cheaply. Everyone talks about how expensive Hong Kong is, and to be fair, if you want to, you can spend a lot of money. But it’s also possible to do it quite cheaply. This is how I did it: Flights

A Magical Evening with SF Ballet’s Timeless Nutcracker
I keep returning to The Nutcracker every few years, and each time, I can’t help but think, “This should be an annual tradition.” The sweetness and charm of the show, as presented by the SF Ballet, infuse the classic Nutcracker tale with heartwarming holiday moments that are truly delightful and

Clinic by the Bay Opens a New FREE Clinic in SF Thanks to Community Generosity
Clinic by the Bay, one of only two free clinics in San Francisco, has a new beautiful location. Thanks to 5.3 million dollars in donations, the clinic has relocated to a stunning historic building, formerly Alemany Hospital. The new facility, situated just a few steps from its original location. A

Potted Potter Casts a Spell of Hilarity on San Francisco
If you are feeling down from a lack of Harry Potter in your life, I have some very good news for you! Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Experience- A Parody by Dan and Jeff has arrived in San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts Theater. It is sure to delight muggles, witches,

Healing Hearts and Paws: The Compassionate Mission of Animal Fix Clinic
A couple stands in front of the unassuming storefront of the Animal Fix Clinic in Richmond. They hold a small trembling black and white dog between them. Erin Kerley, the community programs manager, pops out and asks if they have an appointment. The couple shakes their head “no”. Erin asks

A Pagan, Artist Filled, Night Parade in San Francisco
We marched through the entire Mission District last year in a ‘Night Parade’ that was full of costumed pagans, punks, artists, families, and other friendly San Franciscans. The New Orleans Style Brass Band, Mission Delirium, kept the entire procession dancing and gyrating through the night. While a group of well-versed