The San Jose soccer team is fostering the most accessible, feel-good fandom in the Bay Area — no matter what it says on the scoreboard.

Nán Fiero’s latest album is slated for release on Cinco de Mayo. His music highlights West Oakland’s overlooked Mexican community.

After eight years of grappling with displacement and the loss of community in the Bay Area, I’m publishing a book of poems about it.

A Q&A with the Arrow McLaren IndyCar driver, who is quickly becoming a star

Masala y Maiz is the loving result of two founding chefs who met, and started reimagining the food industry together, in Old Oakland.

This week we've got nefarious tales about Vallejo's history, jazzy renditions of A Tribe Called Quest, and queer line dancing for beginners.

Once, they were kids walking the hallways of Oakland School for the Arts. Now they're at the Grammys, publishing bestsellers, and performing at the SF Ballet.

Easy “go-to” recipes are at the center of Maxine Sharf’s cookbook, with a panoply of healthy dishes inspired by her upbringing in the East Bay.

Easy “go-to” recipes are at the center of Maxine Sharf’s cookbook, with a panoply of healthy dishes inspired by her upbringing in the East Bay.

The versatile battle rapper isn’t running for office, but with his new collaborative mixtape ‘Four Square,’ he’s earned my vote.

Ten years ago, protesters took to the streets to slam San Francisco’s Super Bowl City and call for an end to homeless sweeps. As the game returns to the Bay this week, why are things so quiet?

We solve this together or not at all.

Mohammad Gorjestani honors Oscar Grant and other victims of police violence with an interactive exhibit full of birthday messages.

“Everything that we think is disgusting about human life, pigeons wear without shame.”

As we kick off a new year, what else is there to do but reflect on the sage teachings of the BasedGod?

As we kick off a new year, what else is there to do but reflect on the sage teachings of the BasedGod?

You must provide your own shower shoes, and woe betide you if you forget them. That’s the uniform.

One of the city’s last independent music venues, Bottom of the Hill has survived waves of gentrification, COVID closures, and more throughout its 35 years. Now, owners say it’s last call — on their ow...

One of the city’s last independent music venues, Bottom of the Hill has survived waves of gentrification, COVID closures, and more throughout its 35 years. Now, owners say it’s last call — on their ow...

A breakdown of the acclaimed Nintendo series' music contributions, from its video game soundtrack origins to its Baby Keem-influencing hype.

Independent journalism with a bite!

On the politics of ice cream and why we need Chicana-made flavors more than ever.

I don’t want to be assaulted by a driver, nor surveilled by cat-killing robot cars. Is this really the best we can do?

The late-blooming lyricist opens up about his debut solo album, ‘East Bay Times.’

The late-blooming lyricist opens up about his debut solo album, ‘East Bay Times.’

A mix of neighborhood runs, one-day burrito collaborations, and Filipino-inspired cold brews highlight this new series of San Francisco-focused morning events.

COYOTE does not condone violence, only sandwiches.

Last weekend, Dallas played its record eighth game south of the border. This is the international hoops love story you didn't know you needed.

A review of Mexico City's latest Frida Kahlo museum and a tangent about finding home away from home.

A review of Mexico City's latest Frida Kahlo museum and a tangent about finding home away from home.

I don’t want to be assaulted by a driver, nor surveilled by cat-killing robot cars. Is this really the best we can do?

The Bay Area is quietly one of the biggest anime hubs in North America — and most people don't even realize it.

Amid a government shutdown that will cut off aid for 42 million Americans, local food scene folks plan to pick up the slack.

ICE is in the Bay Area. And yes, we can all do something about it.

Airbrushing once offered local artists a full-time income; nowadays, it’s mostly a creative side hustle that recalls a nostalgic past. Here’s what the remaining artists have to say about it.