If You’re Dreaming of Cheap Rent in Oakland, Keep Dreaming
Bad news for anyone seeking cheap(ish) rent in Oakland: The city saw a 12.1 percent increase in rent between January 2014 and January 2015....
Dream Job Alert: Get Paid To Judge Dating Profiles
Good news, someone wants to pay you for doing something you probably already do in your free time: judge people online....
Charts That Explain Being Single vs. Being in a Relationship
Two very different lives, plotted side by side. Neither comes out looking especially dignified....
This Map Tells You How Long Muni Will Actually Take
Anyone who rides public transit knows that timetables are a crapshoot. Some days Muni delivers you across town on schedule; other days you’re stranded at your stop, staring at a blank LED ticker, and knowing there’s a good chance you’ll die and skeletonize before the bus pulls up....
Take a Rare Tour Through an Amazing Frank Lloyd Wright Home This Week
If you’ve wanted to take a step inside the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, you’re in luck, Angelenos....
Should I Tell My Committed Friend That I Have the Hots for Them?
Is it completely inappropriate to tell someone who is in a relationship that you have feelings for them?...
6 Reasons The Presidio Is The Most Romantic Spot For Valentine’s Day
The Presidio is easily one of the most romantic parts of SF. Think about it: the enchanting fog, the misty woods, the dramatic views, the rich history of the buildings....
12 Ways Growing Up in San Francisco Has Ruined Me for Other Cities
There are a few drawbacks to growing up and living in the City by the Bay that would make it difficult to live as successfully in any other city in the world....
New Do-Gooder Dating Site Matches People Helping Similar Charities
You’ve probably heard the phrase “do well by doing good,” the mantra of social entrepreneurs who believe that you can make bank while still helping the world....
New App Reminds Us State Parks Aren’t Just for White People
If you’ve been to a state park lately, chances are good you didn’t encounter many minorities in the wilderness....
Burning Man Tickets Go on Sale Soon, but Keep That to Yourself
Burning Man doesn’t want you, dear readers of The Bold Italic. Don’t feel bad....
Anonymous Answers to “What Keeps You In SF?”
Living in San Francisco can have its literal and figurative ups and downs. Even though I can appreciate that San Francisco can be a tough place to carve out a life for yourself, I’ve grown weary of only talking about the city’s problems....