A conversation with machine artist Kal Spelletich

A deep-dive into one of Marin County’s weirdest crimes

Just when you thought it was safe to flag down the waiter, a storm brews over shark fin soup

An unfortunate brain injury explains a shifting morality

He is the richest man on earth. An explosive new film from the Oscar-winning director suggests he also may be among the most dangerous.

The ultimate travel alert for Americans, in the near future

Kenny the MAGA hat.

A distasteful story about the Federal Reserve Chairman at Mardi Gras

Happened to be in my hometown

And his newest collection, Veni Vidi Venti

A fond remembrance of Jack Davis' notorious 50th birthday party

A fond remembrance of Jack Davis' notorious 50th birthday party

The incredible ten-year saga of Eagles impersonator Lewis Peter Morgan

With appearances by Donald Duck and the Mike Curb Congregation

A first-person essay by the eyeball of the Vice President

A short story about 1990s San Francisco

A fever dream of the near future, at a senior center in Florida

An oral history of San Francisco's legendary 1980s punk band

The World’s Largest Collection of Smut, and You Can’t See It

And a rare sort-of encounter with the man himself

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The improv venue that was also an after-hours tweaker dance club

A federal sting operation spent half a million dollars to protect the Bay Area from illegal cigars

On the 40th anniversary of the legendary viral video

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This month CNN premieres a new documentary about SNL comedian Chevy Chase, and although I subscribe to many streamers, apparently it’s not a Chevy Chase channel that I can view for free.

Classic jazz liner notes by Ralph J. Gleason

A heartwarming holiday story my family has told for over 70 years

Another strange writing gig from the year 2000

Ruined by a little thing called the 2000 dotcom crash