A Bay Area Rap Cult Classic Gets a Second Life
When John “J Def” Mason thinks back to his youth in San Francisco in the early ‘90s, he remembers hip-hop not merely as an interest, but as a way of life. His enthusiasm was shared by Charles Oswald, aka Rhymskeme, and together the duo recorded their debut album Fogville on a four-track recorder, operating under the...
Bob Weir, from the Peninsula to the Universe
After the Grateful Dead played their farewell shows at San Francisco’s Winterland in October 1974, its members broke off into side projects, reverting from stadium tours to club shows up and down the California coast. Jerry Garcia gigged with pianist Nicky Hopkins and bassist John Kahn. Phil Lesh explored electronic...
As night fell on a Bay Area trail, she posted on Facebook. Someone called...
What was supposed to be a day hike resulted in one woman hiking late into the night.
12 California Restaurants That Master Crispy, Golden Fried Fish
There is something irresistible about the sound of hot oil crackling as fresh fish hits the fryer, a promise that something deeply satisfying is only moments away. Along California’s long and varied coastline, fried fish has grown into a shared ritual, shaped by fishing towns, beach cities, and generations of cooks...
The San Francisco dive bar that won’t give up its $1 deal
The saloon may be the only San Francisco business that loves Bay Bridge traffic.
‘Major’ Rodent Infestation Cited at Balboa Cafe; Newsom-Linked SF Institution Has Just 1 Week
The iconic Balboa Cafe—the 112-year-old Marina District institution with ties to Governor Gavin Newsom—has been cited for serious rodent infestation and multiple health code violations following a routine inspection on January 13. The restaurant now has just one week to correct the violations, but some expressed...
Joan Baez joins Van Morrison for all-star Taj Mahal tribute in San Francisco
Joan Baez has joined the lineup for Sweet Relief Musicians Fund’s annual benefit concert honoring Taj Mahal, adding another marquee name to an already star-studded night in San Francisco.
Tommy Lee Jones Sought Temporary Conservatorship for Daughter Victoria Jones Two Years Before Her...
Victoria was found dead from a suspected overdose early on New Year's Day in a San Francisco hotel
12 California Soul Food Spots That Truly Serve The South
Soul food has a way of reaching people before the first bite ever hits the table, filling the room with familiar aromas and a sense of comfort that feels deeply personal. Long before the plates arrive, there is an expectation of warmth, generosity, and recipes shaped by patience rather than shortcuts.
Trash pickup volunteer robbed in West Oakland
A man who gained attention for picking up trash on his own time was robbed for the first time over the weekend while cleaning a West Oakland street corner.
