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    Goodbye and Thank You

    Goodbye and Thank You

    By Phil Ting– My time as your Assemblymember representing the Westside of San Francisco has come to an end, after reaching the maximum twelve years dictated by term limits. I…

    The History of the Mai Tai Evidences Oakland’s Spirit of Innovation

    The History of the Mai Tai Evidences Oakland’s Spirit of Innovation

    By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Council Member at Large— In September 2024, we celebrated the remarkable legacy of Bruce Lee in Oakland, acknowledging the city’s pivotal role in shaping his…

    46th Annual Milk Moscone Vigil

    46th Annual Milk Moscone Vigil

    Held on the evening of Wednesday, November 27, the 2024 Milk Moscone Vigil began with a rally at Harvey Milk Plaza. The candlelight vigil included music, featured speakers, and a…

    Our Wild Sleigh Ride These Past 10 Years

    Our Wild Sleigh Ride These Past 10 Years

    Dr. Tim Seelig– The holidays are here. Again. Once upon a time, not so long ago and not far away, there was a holiday when holly jolly jingles were hard…

    Biden Administration Displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at The White House

    Biden Administration Displays AIDS Memorial Quilt at The White House

    AIDS activist Mike Smith described the significance of the first-ever display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on the lawn at The White House and the ceremony that was held there…

    10th Annual Inscribe on World AIDS Day

    10th Annual Inscribe on World AIDS Day

    The community sidewalk chalk art event Inscribe marked its 10th anniversary this year when it took place on Castro Street on Friday, December 1, 2024, World AIDS Day. Created and…

    Speaking to Your Soul: December 5, 2024

    Speaking to Your Soul: December 5, 2024

    By Elisa Quinzi– Humanity is at a critical stage. Individually, and therefore collectively, we have given up our highest creative aspirations for safety, pleasure, and comfort. Lacking the fulfillment that…

    Take Me Home with You: 12.5.24

    Take Me Home with You: 12.5.24

    Star Wars Fans, Meet Your New Best Friend: Boba Fetch! Do you have the Force in you to give Boba Fetch a forever home? This charming canine, inspired by the…

    Let’s Go Home: 12.5.24

    Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Jam Introducing Jam, the sweetest 6-month-old puppy ready to fill your home with love!…

    Tenderloin Tessie Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner 2024

    Tenderloin Tessie Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner 2024

    Host Michael Gagne welcomed guests on Thursday, November 28, 2024, to the annual Tenderloin Tessie Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner, which was held at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Guests enjoyed a…