When the ancient Polynesians invented surfing, they often used a paddle to help them navigate. Fast-forward a few millennia, and Stand-Up Paddleboarding, or SUP, finds itself trendy again. Part of its increasing popularity is that standing upright allows surfers to spot waves more easily and thus catch more of them, multiplying the fun factor. Paddling back to the wave becomes less of a strain as well. The ability to cruise along on flat inland water, surveying the sights, is another advantage. Finally, it’s a good core workout. If you’re sold on the idea, schedule an intro SUP lesson, free with board and paddle rental, and you may find yourself riding the waves like a Polynesian king.More
Many of us remember coming home from our elementary schools with freshly glazed pinchpots, cups, or whatever else our young imaginations could conjure up. Saturday mornings at the Randall Museum can bring that memory back, or create a new one for the youngsters. Ceramics make great gifts — especially on Mothers' and Fathers' Day. Hop on board for the Randall's once-weekly class, and for $6 and two weeks to have your work fired and glazed, you'll have all the materials you need.More
December is almost over - the New Year is coming up and everyone is busy drying off from the rain or holiday shopping. Let's take a look at what's happened this month.
Nothing caps off a nice day at the beach like a mouthful of sand — especially if the grit in your teeth is the reward for the grit required to splay flat-out on your stomach, for the prize of a plastic disc in your hand, and all the glory that comes along with it.
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
One of the alleged operators of the escort advertising website MyRedbook.com pleaded guilty in federal court today on charges of managing the website which facilitated prostitution. Annmarie Lanoce pleaded not guilty earlier this year, but changed her plea today, admitting…
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by Kate Conger
November 20, 2014 @ 4:29 pmTags: Law & Order
Red Light Legal, an advocacy organization that provides legal services to sex workers, has called on the Oakland City Council to repeal new rules allowing the city to force landlords to evict alleged prostitutes. Oakland has long enforced its…
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by Kate Conger
November 4, 2014 @ 12:03 pm
If you work anywhere along Market Street, you've probably seen, if not heard, all Giants-related noise coming from excited fans. If you're one of those who hates crowds, noise, rain, costumes, or baseball, and decided to hide in the…
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by Kate Conger and Erin Sherbert
October 31, 2014 @ 10:41 amTags: FYI, Giants
Oakland can now force landlords to evict sex workers from their homes under new changes to an existing Oakland law. At the recommendation of Oakland City Attorney Barbara Parker, the Oakland City Council on Tuesday unanimously voted to expand The…
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by Kate Conger
October 23, 2014 @ 9:33 amTags: Only in Oakland
Venture capitalist Ron Conway made his emergence on San Francisco's political scene in 2010 when he supported the city's sit-lie law, and has since dropped serious dough on a number of causes, including Ed Lee's mayoral campaign and, most recently,…
Happy Friday! Take a look at what we're reading, viewing, and gawking at online. Surely you've heard the story of the Widow Norton, a.k.a. José Sarria, an early San Franciscan LGBT activist, drag queen, and first openly gay Board of…
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments from the Department of Justice and the Electronic Frontier Foundation today on the constitutionality of National Security Letters, a subpoena authorized under the Patriot Act that the FBI uses to extract user…
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by Kate Conger
October 8, 2014 @ 1:38 pm
West Coast swing dancers swirl beneath a disco ball to a mix of R&B, country, and classics at a social dance in Emeryville, hosted by the Next Generation Swing Dance Club. Some step-step-ball-change in low-heeled ballroom shoes and full skirts,…
California's new "yes means yes" law forces colleges to re-evaluate how they define "consent" when an alleged sexual assault occurs on campus. But the law doesn't push schools to be more strict when it comes to punishing perpetrators. On Sept.…
Happy Friday! Take a look at what we're reading, viewing, and gawking at online. Today is an unofficial holiday for fans of Mean Girls, the 2004 movie written by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan before she went blond. Why,…
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by Kate Conger
October 3, 2014 @ 10:17 amTags: Video
Sub Pop recording artists 'clipping.' brought their brand of noise-driven experimental hip hop to the closing night of 2016's San Francisco Electronic Music Fest this past Sunday. The packed Brava Theater hosted an initially seated crowd that ended the night jumping and dancing against the front of the stage. The trio performed a set focused on their recently released Sci-Fi Horror concept album, 'Splendor & Misery', then delved into their dancier and more aggressive back catalogue, and recent single 'Wriggle'.
Opening performances included local experimental electronic duo 'Tujurikkuja' and computer music artist 'Madalyn Merkey.'"
