Writing about Elon Musk is interesting. He’s absolutely an international figure, and despite how much we loathe it, he’s a local in some sense of the word. Every stupid tweet, edgy meme and desperate plea for attention isn’t just another piece of billionaire news – for Bay Area residents,

In The City That Was, Bohemian Archivist P Segal tells a weekly story of what you all missed: the days when artists, writers, musicians, and unemployed visionaries were playing hard in the city’s streets and paying the rent working part time. As April Fools’ Day approaches, I’m unavoidably reminded of my old friend