By Joanie Juster— In her book Illness as Metaphor, Susan Sontag wrote, “Illness is the night side of life, a more onerous citizenship. Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship,…
Photos courtesy of Louise “Lou” Fischer By Louise “Lou” Fischer— Over the weekend of February 20–22, approximately 3,500 State Delegates attended the California State Democratic (CADEM) Convention at San Francisco’s…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis— California law strongly protects the health and wellbeing of transgender and nonbinary school children. As such, it prohibits school districts in the state from…
By Jewelle Gomez— Scientists and mothers have proven that males mature more slowly than females, so I guess I’ll assume that the male U.S. Olympic ice hockey team (average age…
Oakland Restaurant Week, from today, March 12, through March 22, 2026, invites food lovers from near and far to explore one of the most dynamic culinary scenes in the country.…
By Gordon Edgar— Sometimes we get such a great deal on a great cheese that, when I see a regular coming up to the counter, I just say to them,…
Cocktails With Dina by Dina Novarr— March is a month we collectively agreed to celebrate the women that helped shape this world. So many of these pioneers flourished without waiting for…
By Stella Singer— From managing fields and orchards, to running businesses and spearheading sustainable practices; women are essential in every aspect of our food system. To celebrate International Women’s Day, which was on March 8, we…
The San Francisco Bay Times, this year in partnership with the Oakland LGBTQ Center, will present the fourth annual Honoring LGBTQ+ Bay Area Black Women Leaders & Allies awards ceremony…
By Tom Moon— (Editor’s Note: Longtime readers of the San Francisco Bay Times may recall the popular column “The Examined Life,” which ran in the paper for many years before…
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