Online dating increases in popularity among students
Julie Feinstein Adams spent two tiresome years on JDate, an online dating website for Jewish singles, going on dates that led her nowhere. One year later, after helping a close friend with her…
May Day march in SF attracts 1,000
More than 1,000 activists united in two peaceful protests Wednesday to celebrate May Day in San Francisco. A group of about 50 rallied at Civic Center Plaza marching to an unoccupied building on…
Alcatraz exhibit highlights Native American history
By Lulu Orozco The opening celebration of the historic American Indian occupation exhibit “We Are Still Here” echoed through the walls of Alcatraz Island, where occupation veterans, historians and university alumni gathered to…
New LGBTQ safe zones aim to reduce crime, increase security
Tommi Mecca still doesn’t totally trust the police. For years, Mecca said the police harassed him and others for being gay. “I’m 61, and I grew up in a time when we got beaten up…
Thousands gathered at Hippie Hill for 420 celebration
On 420, an annual, unofficial holiday celebrating the cannabis plant, many marijuana enthusiasts pay homage to their favorite herb — by smoking it. This year it was no different. Thousands of people gathered…
Muralist community provides tours of iconic SF art
There are many ways to immerse yourself in the artistic culture of San Francisco but few of them give you a walking tour of that culture led by the artists themselves. Precita Eyes…
SF State’s guide to St. Patrick’s Day events
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here again and the events are endless. Since the early 1800s, San Francisco has bathed itself in green clothing and pints of Guinness to celebrate this Irish holiday. As…
Bay Area Tibetan groups march in solidarity with the Tibetan National Uprising
Lhamo Wangden, an SF State senior studying hospitality and business administration, is Tibetan and proud. So, when it was announced that Bay Area Tibetan groups would be hosting political demonstrations for the 54th…
SFMTA launches Bicycle Strategy to increase bike development, safety
See “Bicycle routes to SF State” Julie McNamara packs her 12-hour day into her Rickshaw commuter bag before leaving home. The 21-year-old SF State graduating senior is not only double-majoring in English and Spanish,…
Same-sex couples arrested at Valentine’s Day protest at City Hall
While many couples rejoiced in San Francisco’s City Hall on Valentine’s Day after having their marriage recognized by the state, several same-sex couples were hauled away in zip ties by the San Francisco…
College Labor connects students with paying gigs
When SF State sophomore Kevin Mendizabal was in dire need of a job last semester, two of his closest friends directed him to a website where he doesn’t have to look for work….
PHOTOS: Forty-Niners’ Super Bowl appearance sparks city-wide celebration
Xpress staff has swarmed the city to document how San Francisco is celebrating Super Bowl XLVII. Check back for more photos and updates as the night continues.
Big wins for San Francisco sparks city spirit
On 24th and Castro streets sits a bar called Valley Tavern. This is where I spent my Sunday afternoon Jan. 20. When I arrived, there were 10 to 20 people waiting outside —…
SFJAZZ to host classes, performances
With the grand opening of a new multi-million dollar facility, San Francisco’s oldest jazz company has recently stationed itself in the heart of Hayes Valley with a goal of reaching out to musicians…
VIDEO: Filipino American community enhances cultural presence
From their involvement in the Civil Rights Movement to their continuing struggle today to help the Filipino WWII Veterans acquire benefits, the Filipino American community of San Francisco continuously expands its rich history….
VIDEO: Gamers unite at Street Fighter anniversary tournament
Many people enjoy playing video games like Street Fighter, but a select few have dedicated their lives to becoming the very best and competing at the highest levels. The people who come to…
Holiday fundraising organizations strike success in nightclub events
December marks a month full of peppermint candies, ice skating and caroling. It’s a time when everyone feels compelled to give back. Fundraising events poised in nightclubs and bars are becoming popular for…
PHOTOS: Parol Lantern Festival brightens Jessie Square for holiday season
The 10th annual Parol Lantern Festival and Parade, hosted by Kularts, featured traditional Filipino lanterns from 20 local organizations and schools. The parade started at Yerba Buena Lane and ended in front of…
City attorney questions safety of Monster Energy Drinks
Some say they’ll give you wings, others claim they’ll unleash the beast, but certain city officials claim they’re downright dangerous. San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera is challenging claims that Monster Energy Drink…
VIDEO: Shooting instructor Walter Biondi hopes to keep lone SF gun club open
Walter Biondi is 94 years old. He joined the Pacific Rod and Gun Club in 1980 after his retirement, and he teaches skeet shooting at the club for almost 20 years. The Pacific Rod and…
San Francisco to consider banning public nudity
Daring to be bare might result in a hefty fine following the introduction of proposed legislation that could ban public nudity in San Francisco. The legislation has been brought on by the influx…
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Castro Street Fair enlivens neighborhood’s rich history
Beneath the iconic rainbow flag, positive vibes radiated around the Castro District as barbecues heated up and beer started flowing at the 38th annual Castro Street Fair. Always held on the first Sunday of…
PHOTOS: Thousands at Critical Mass celebrate its 20th anniversary
Thousands of bicyclists descended into downtown San Francisco Sept. 28 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Critical Mass. The throng of cyclists clogged city streets for several blocks at a time, annoying some drivers…
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Folsom Street Fair unleashes San Francisco’s wild side
Ball gags, harnesses and cock rings, oh my! In San Francisco, it’s no new thing to let your freak flag fly, but Sunday afternoon at the Folsom Street Fair, this flag was made of…
Food trucks plan to provide healthy meals to Tenderloin residents
A former San Francisco supervisor hopes to put a new spin on food trucks by employing — and catering to — the homeless. Former Supervisor Bevan Dufty was inspired by the success of…
Queer Asian Pacific Islander community shares stories at new GLBT History Museum exhibit
The queer Asian Pacific Islander community will get the chance to impart their stories of gay rights activism to the public at the GLBT History Museum this fall. The exhibit, “For Love and…
Japanese culture on display at 45th annual Cherry Blossom Festival
The 45th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off Saturday in San Francisco’s Japantown. The four-day event celebrates the arrival of spring and pays homage to the rich Japanese culture and tradition….
VIDEO: Mr. San Francisco Leather competition about more than just chaps and straps
On any other night, the sight of a man dressed in nothing but leather chest straps, a matching thong, and loin cloth sauntering under the chandelier-lit lobby of the Hotel Whitcomb might have…
PHOTOS: Third annual San Francisco polar plunge
Roughly 1,000 people took a plunge into San Francisco’s frigid bay as part of the third annual Polar Plunge. Families and costume-wearing participants filled the bleachers at San Francisco’s Aquatic Park, where they…
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Valentine’s Day pillow fight sends singles and couples swinging in the name of love
Valentine’s Day is about more than kissing, teddy bears, heart-shaped boxes of candy and sappy love songs. Here in San Francisco it’s about smashing strangers in the face. The weapons of choice were…
