By Assemblymember Phil Ting– Thousands, if not millions, of people could have money or valuables in state custody that they may not realize is theirs. The California Controller’s Office is…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On Election Day 2022, reproductive rights were on the minds of voters as they went to the polls. In the wake of the…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– “Taking what is there just as it is and presenting it ‘just as it is.’” That’s how the masterful modern artist Lee Ufan describes…
The gay-owned and operated Foggy Bottoms Boys farm is one of several small farms that supplies organic milk to the Rumiano Cheese Company, which is California’s oldest family-owned cheese company.…
Humboldt Made was initiated by the County of Humboldt in 2010 to spur the growth of a diverse array of makers and producers. The idea was to bring entrepreneurs together,…
Bring some rural farm goodness to your home this holiday season, or better yet, treat yourself and loved ones to “The Barnyard Experience” at The Foggy Bottoms Boys farm in…
By Eduardo Morales, Ph.D.– With the holiday season upon us, I am reminded how my mother first reacted to the story of Santa Claus. My sister is the one who…
By Kippy Marks– (Editor’s Note: This issue of the San Francisco Bay Times launches a new column by musician Kippy Marks concerning the Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco, which…
By Jewelle Gomez– I grew up around bars. My father was a bartender; when I visited him on weekends, his patrons greeted me with open arms though my head barely…
For over 40 years, Tenderloin Tessie Holiday Dinners has fed the community of San Francisco on Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Volunteers work hard to prepare a bountiful meal and a…
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