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Thomas SmithAuthor of 79 Articles

Image of: This 1978 Photo of San Francisco’s North Beach Neighborhood Is Full of Nostalgia

This 1978 Photo of San Francisco’s North Beach Neighborhood Is Full of Nostalgia

Cable cars and Beetles, oh my...

Image of: Historic Photos of the Cliff House Remind Us That It’s Risen From the Ashes Before

Historic Photos of the Cliff House Remind Us That It’s Risen From the Ashes Before

Maybe one day it will again...

Image of: 8 Bay Area Jewish Businesses to Support This Chanukah and Beyond

8 Bay Area Jewish Businesses to Support This Chanukah and Beyond

The best bakeries, hummus, bagel spots, and more...

Image of: Californians Can Now Track Covid-19 Exposure on Their Phones

Californians Can Now Track Covid-19 Exposure on Their Phones

With help from Apple and Google, the state’s new app strikes a balance between privacy and public health safety...

Image of: The Apocalypse Is Horrifying. At Least It Comes With Pretty Colors.

The Apocalypse Is Horrifying. At Least It Comes With Pretty Colors.

Photographing the sky on fire...

Image of: The Eerie Job of Photographing San Francisco’s Empty Streets

The Eerie Job of Photographing San Francisco’s Empty Streets

Documenting the city right now is surreal...

Image of: Could the Bay Area Emerge Stronger After COVID-19?

Could the Bay Area Emerge Stronger After COVID-19?

We’re all undergoing one massive, forced experiment...