By Assemblymember Phil Ting– The numbers are striking. A recent U.S. Census Bureau survey found nearly two million adult Californians are behind on their rent. State budget officials estimate the…
By Rebecca Kaplan, Oakland City Councilmember At-Large– On February 16, 2021, the Biden Administration through FEMA, and Governor Newsom through the California Office of Emergency Services, together with local leaders,…
By Dr. Tim Seelig– “Change” is a small word, but it holds more different meanings than most words in our vocabulary. It’s both a verb and a noun. After almost…
By Jan Wahl– He’s often called “a gay icon.” The internet lauds him as a six-time Emmy winner. His appearances on Hollywood Squares and writing for the Academy Award shows…
By Elisa Quinzi– To the degree that we acknowledge the validity of astrology, is the degree that we acknowledge the existence of a mysterious intelligent ordering of the universe. This…
By Michele Karlsberg– Flower of Iowa, an historical novel by Lance Ringel, is a sprawling tale of battle, courage, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative power of love.…
By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– When Pete Buttigieg won Senate confirmation last week becoming the first openly gay member of the Cabinet, our thoughts immediately turned to the first…
By Robert Holgate and Jennifer Kroot– Hayes Valley is one of the last independent shopping neighborhoods in San Francisco. The uniqueness, vibrance, and charm of Hayes Valley is largely due…
Castro Cares ( https://castrocbd.org/castro-cares/ ), a unique community collaborative managed by the Castro Community Benefit District (CBD), on February 4 launched a comprehensive, three-pronged program dedicated to improving public safety,…
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