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    Oakland Fire Stations Saved

    Oakland Fire Stations Saved

    By Rebecca Kaplan– The recent successful reversal of previously planned fire station closures, along with our ability to prevent further closures, showcases the unwavering dedication of elected officials, city staff,…

    Krewe de Kinque’s Bal Masque XXII

    Krewe de Kinque’s Bal Masque XXII

    Photos by Rink “Mardi Glow Under The Sea” was the theme of the Krewe de Kinque (KDK) gala, Bal Masque, held this year on Saturday, March 1, at The Café,…

    Donna Sachet, “Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon…”

    Donna Sachet, “Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon…”

    By Donna Sachet– Steve Silver’s Beach Blanket Babylon will always be remembered as the world’s longest running musical revue, putting Club Fugazi in North Beach on the map. Many years…

    Orphan Andy’s Is for Sale

    Orphan Andy’s Is for Sale

    Photos by Rink Orphan Andy’s co-owners Bill Pung and Dennis Ziebell informed the San Francisco Bay Times earlier this month that their landmark Castro restaurant was for sale—and for what…

    Speaking to Your Soul 3.13.25

    Speaking to Your Soul 3.13.25

    By Elisa Quinzi– We benefit now from acknowledging and releasing underlying feelings of inadequacy that block us from standing in the light. Core wounds keep us stuck in an overemphasis…

    Lainey: A Cat Right Out of a Storybook

    Lainey: A Cat Right Out of a Storybook

    Lainey: A Cat Right Out of a Storybook “Meet Lainey, an incredibly gorgeous, longhaired tabby with striking features and a regal presence. With her flowing coat and soulful eyes, she…

    Bansi, a Handsome Lynx Point Siamese, and Bundle-of-Joy Bobbin

    Bansi, a Handsome Lynx Point Siamese, and Bundle-of-Joy Bobbin

    Bansi, a Handsome Lynx Point Siamese, and Bundle-of-Joy Bobbin Here are two of the many pets now available for adoption at Oakland Animal Services (OAS): Bansi is a handsome 5-year-old…

    Tears, Laughs, Chill Bumps

    Tears, Laughs, Chill Bumps

    By Dr. Tim Seelig– You probably thought that TLC stood for Tender Loving Care. It usually does, but I’ve used the acronym differently for decades in programming music for concerts.…

    My Motorcycle Journey

    My Motorcycle Journey

    By Dora Dome– I rode my first motorcycle when I was 14 years old. I had a brother who was nine years older than me who, every time he had…

    Eat the Night Is a Queer Romantic Thriller Set in Real and Virtual Worlds

    Eat the Night Is a Queer Romantic Thriller Set in Real and Virtual Worlds

    By Gary M. Kramer– The engrossing queer film, Eat the Night, now out on VOD and DVD, mixes gay romance, video games, and drug warfare into a visually and emotionally…