San Francisco

Christopher Columbus Statue Finally Removed From Coit Tower
The Christopher Columbus statue at the foot of Coit Tower was removed from Telegraph Hill last night by the authority of the SF Arts Commission. This isn’t really a surprise, considering the statue has been continuously vandalized over the years. In fact there are at least two recent petitions to

Mountain Lion in Russian Hill + Big Cat Safety Guide
According to an eye witness who filmed the Mountain Lion, the big cat was cruising Russian Hill at 12:30 am on Tuesday. At around 12:30 am I spotted a mountain lion roaming the streets of Russian Hill. I followed from inside my car and lost visual contact near intersection of

The Peaceful, Student-Led, Massive Protests in the Mission Were Beautiful
Across the country and the world, people of all races, gender, and backgrounds are taking to the street for the justice of George Floyd, a Black man that was murdered by the Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin who has now been charged with 2nd-degree murder. The other three complicit officers

The Safety Net of Bay Area Artists
This organization is putting real money in the hands of hundreds of local artists, and plans to sponsor incredible public art projects as well.

It’s 415 Day! Celebrate by Supporting SF Restaurants!
Look at your calendar. You’ll notice that today is April 15th, aka 4/15. Not only is that San Francisco’s area code, it’s also the day The City was officially incorporated in 1850. This year April 15th is being used to launch Order415.com a new curated directory of San Francisco restaurants that

How to Stay Safe When No one is on the Streets
With so much information being shared on how to keep ourselves, and one another, healthy during COVID-19, it can feel overwhelming – believe me, I am inundated. With many of us existing in a world of seclusion, and rarely leaving our houses, physical safety seems like an afterthought. However, it

How to Buy Your Favorite Bar a Drink, During the Crisis
The kind of joints who have owners that work behind the bar themselves, the kind of businesses that have actual character built over years of serving a certain neighborhood.

Eighteen Tunes to Screw To, While You’re Stuck Inside
This story was originally published on Broke Ass Stuart’s Goddamn Website five years ago. Here, it’s been updated and also includes a Spotify link. Cue up the entire playlist with a single click: Eighteen Tunes to Screw To And stay tuned for a follow-up list the next week or two.