The Havnauts isn’t your typical punk band. For starters, all the members dress in a surprising shade: pink. “At some point, I was like: ‘What if we all just wore one color … and what if it was pink?’ And then you just start going to Party City and buying […]
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Pride Month 2021: Where to see Harvey Milk sights in San Francisco
Harvey Milk in front of his shop Castro Camera in 1975. Janet Fries/Getty Images Editors’ note: For purposes of clarity, “Milk” refers to the film and “Harvey” to the person. There are many great ways to celebrate Pride Month, including watching the movie Milk. The 2008 biopic about Harvey Milk is more […]
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What it was like drinking on the first night San Francisco opened indoor bars
I’m sitting at a booth in the corner of Shotwell’s Saloon, a pilsner in my hand, and a very drunk man is getting kicked out of the bar. He grins, maskless, swaying a little as the bartender bellows at him to get out. Today is the first day San Francisco […]
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San Francisco 49ers mock drafts: Defense, not QB, now focus
The NFL’s new league year began last week and with it came free agency. The 49ers have welcomed back nearly 20 players from last season’s roster, most notably multiple-time All-Pro athletes in offensive tackle Trent Williams and fullback Kyle Juszcyzk, and the team’s leading rusher last season in running back […]
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Draper University founder threatens move from San Mateo | Local News
The founder of Draper University threatened to move it out of downtown San Mateo during a Planning Commission meeting Tuesday after officials expressed continued reservation about proposed changes to the historic Benjamin Franklin Hotel where it is located. The Planning Commission remains unconvinced by the proposed changes to the university […]
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2 gorillas at San Diego Zoo test positive for COVID-19
Two gorillas at the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced during a press conference on Monday. “Two that have been tested positive, we have another that’s symptomatic,” Newsom said. The Democratic governor said that the news of the infected gorillas, which may have […]
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The Art that Defined San Francisco in 2020
Art in 2020 has been unexpected, unprecedented, and sometimes uncanny. When the pandemic first started, Wonder Woman’s Gal Gadot helmed a disastrous “Imagine” celebrity cover which people were quick to criticize for being out of tune — literally and with the times. Later, there was the flurry of television reunions […]
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San Diego partners simplify houseplant care with new easy-feed tablets
Sometimes, timing can bring surprising opportunity. For landscape experts Ari Tenenbaum and Jeff Robbins, the idea had been brewing for years: Create a product that would make it easier and cleaner for people to feed their houseplants. Amid a pandemic, Instant Plant Food is coming to fruition. The partners founded […]
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Zappa film a ‘Frank’ look at visionary iconoclast who had his musical epiphany as a teen in San Diego
Over the decades since Frank Zappa’s death in 1993, his family has been approached by an array of filmmakers who wanted to make a definitive documentary about the legendary music maverick and his genre-blurring legacy. More than a few were obsessive Zappa fans who hoped to gain access to his […]
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Mansion in San Francisco’s Famously High-End Presidio Terrace Enclave Lists for $20 Million
The mansion sits on the western side of the cul-de-sac and enjoys dramatic views of the Byzantine-style architecture of the domed Temple Emanu-El synagogue next door to the private community. COURTESY OF JACOB ELLIOTT Text size One of the three-dozen mansions that make up San Francisco’s highly affluent Presidio Terrace enclave […]
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How This Mexican Bakery Stays Strong In San Antonio Despite The Pandemic
David Cáceres, co-owner of Las Panaderia Mexican bakery, shows off his traditional pan de muerto. Julia Keim In 2019 the United States Census Bureau reported that 64.2% of the population in San Antonio was Hispanic or Latino. The Alamo City continues to flourish as a cultural melting pot, and Latino-owned […]
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Warriors super fan from San Carlos defies the odds
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (KGO) — You can call it a comeback story for the ages involving a resilient San Carlos teenager and her personal connection to the both the Warriors and the Cavaliers. Inside the halls of Sequoia High School, sophomore Kaitlyn O’Connor is defying the odds and sharing her […]
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San Sebastian Looks Forward with Nest Student Short Film Sidebar
San Sebastian’s Nest program for student short films seeks out filmmakers from schools around the world, inviting them to screen their films in a dedicated competition at the Spanish festival. Students are also invited to participate in discussions and masterclasses given by industry professionals. Each year, the section jury, together […]
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Cartier Comes to San Diego
Cartier has put down roots in “America’s finest city” — the iconic French house has opened a 4,348-square-foot boutique in San Diego’s Fashion Valley mall. “Set against the backdrop of this year’s many challenges, the successful opening of our San Diego boutique can only be attributed to the dedication and […]