The irreversible approaches
Story by Karishma Patadia and photo by Sandy Scarpa
February 18, 2020
As temperatures and sea levels rise toward irreversible levels, individuals are becoming more aware of ways to maneuver their lives in a sustainable manner. Globally there is a push to demand change in plastic pollution by pushing people in power toward a sustainable lifestyle. We all have heard that plastic...
Freedom, Politics, and RVs on Lake Merced
By David Sjostedt and Photos by Harrison Rich
February 18, 2020
“They’re just going to try and kill freedom,” says Michael Stoddard as he stared at the dirt beneath his fingers. His hands are clasped in the air, as if holding a powerful orb he can’t take his eyes off of. “There’s going to come a time when they’re going to try and corral people. I lo...
Keeping faith in: four generations of Santeria
By Izzy Alvarez and Photos by Paige Acosta
February 18, 2020
A thick haze from the incense lingers in the shop. The saint statues in the window displays attract passersby, but the pungent scent invites them in. The lively music evokes a Caribbean feel. Large vivid paintings of powerful figures hung from the white walls offer a glimpse into an unknown spiritual wo...
The rules of the road
by Clara Applegarth and photo by Kimberly Herrera
December 9, 2019
One, make a staggered formation. Two, watch for the pacemaker’s hand signal. And three: ride your own ride. These are the rules of the road. “I think it’s not so much about doing it because only men do it,” said Katya Velichansky, founding member of the Bay Area chapter of The Litas motorcy...
Support local music scenes! A look at independent music venues in San Francisco
By Amy Bigelow and Photos by William Wendelman
October 30, 2019
As yellow lights scatter patterns of squares all across the 7,700-square-foot venue, onstage, a band is running through their setlist and tuning instruments. At Mezzanine, soundcheck for Ginger Root is nearly finished and its members are ready to captivate concertgoers with their opening performance. F...
