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Philz Coffee Has Massive Layoffs Due to COVID-19
Philz Coffee is an SF institution. I remember when there was just a single location on 24th St. and it felt like a loungy college coffeeshop. Since then Philz has grown massively. They’ve raised $75 million in funding, ditched the bohemian vibes (other than the original location), and currently has

Yoga to the People Founder Faces Sexual Assault Allegations
On July 3rd, 2020, an anonymous group on Instagram called @yttpshadowwork made their first post about Yoga to the People. It’s a poetic mantra that reads as follows: “There will be no more…silencing…gaslighting…manipulation…no predatory studio owners nor subservient directors…no exploitation, no spiritual bypassing…your experience matters… you will be heard… this

America’s Complicated Relationship with the TV Show ‘Cops’
Guest Post by Limus Woods The longest running TV reality show in history, Cops, was permanently cancelled a few weeks ago amid the many protests across the country against police brutality. A spokesperson from Paramount said that they don’t have any plans to bring it back at all, and that

Even More Great Stuff Playing on Netflix in July
Netflix has not run out of good stuff to show in July. In the second part of this preview, you’ll hear about: a TV mini-series co-created by actress Cate Blanchett; the return of a very wonky superhero series; a deep dive with Laney College’s football team; an Academy Award-winning drama

The Best Wild Animal Videos To Put Your Mind at Ease During COVID
Many of us are spending a lot more time at home during shelter in place, and if you are like me. you’re missing the great outdoors. I find myself watching videos of wild animals on youtube far more frequently than in the past, and there is a treasure trove of

SF Implements Highest Minimum Wage in USA
Big, swinging, progressive legislation went into effect July 1st in San Francisco. The city’s minimum wage went up to $16.07 per hour, giving San Francisco the highest minimum wage of any major city in the United Sates. Sorry Seattle, your paltry “$13.50 an hour in wages and at least $15.75

CAREN Act Aims to Make Fraudulent, Racially-Motivated 911 Calls Illegal
“Permit Patty” and “BBQ Becky” are monikers we use to make light of disturbing incidents where police were called on people of color while doing normal things. But when the jokes fade, the reality still exists for communities targeted by their own neighbors for simply “being” while black or brown.