Bay Area journalist heads down bumpy road to recovery in ‘Lying Drunk’
In his debut book Lying Drunk, longtime journalist and opinion columnist Tony Hicks tells the searing, tragic story of his addiction to alcohol. It chronicles a decades-long journey and the monstrous lies he told to everyone in his life, and which formed the bedrock of his life. The anchor of alcoholism, even during...
These drag artists know how to turn climate activism into a joyful blowout
Talking about climate change can really kill the mood at a party. That is, unless you're a drag artist who knows how to turn a dance number about divesting from big oil or plastic pollution into a joyful blowout. This Pride Month, Ezra David Romero from KQED in San Francisco spent some time with drag performers who...
Union City man arrested for storage unit burglaries
(KRON) – Authorities have arrested a man accused of burglarizing three storage units, according to the San Mateo Police Department. San Mateo police responded to Public Storage on S. Delaware Street on Wednesday. Authorities were informed that three storage units were burglarized, and the victims reported high-value...
Pride weekend kicks into high gear with Dyke March, Pride Celebration
A year after the abrupt cancellation of 2024’s Dyke March, the fun was more than back — along with a strident note of defiance in San Francisco: “If you’re mad because we’re thriving, die mad.”
San Francisco’s Dyke March draws thousands to the streets after 6-year hiatus
With the turning of the throttle, and roaring of multiple motorcycles, San Francisco's Dyke March was back Saturday after a six-year hiatus.
‘A beloved institution’ is closing in the Bay Area after 50 years
A destination for generations of Bay Area shoppers has wound down after 50 years.
Protestors Line Ygnacio Valley Blvd on Saturday as WC Protests Expand
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA – Ongoing protests in the Walnut Creek, California area continue to expand. On Saturday morning, protestors lined Ygnacio Valley Blvd holding signs, and were seen on the Iron Horse Trail overpass above the road. The protests did not appear to have one specific focus, but generally...
Daniel Lurie didn’t get everything he wanted in his first S.F. budget. Neither did...
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s budget negotiations were not as dramatic as they could have been, despite vigorous opposition from labor unions and nonprofits over his plan to close San Francisco’s huge deficit.
Mayor Lee appoints environmental, union, and business leaders to Oakland port board
In one of her most impactful moves since entering office, Mayor Barbara Lee appointed this week two new people to the board that oversees the Port of Oakland and reappointed a third person. The Port of Oakland, called the “economic engine of the region” by officials at a meeting Thursday,...
More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, explosive devices seized in San Jose, police...
San Jose police are busy tackling the issue of illegal fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July. More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and homemade explosives are now off San Jose streets after police announced a series of raids and arrests.