I’m Turning 30 in 2020. I Don’t Want a Celebration.
Outside is off limits, and I don’t think anyone has energy left for a Zoom party....
2021 Won’t Magically Make Everything Better
We can’t wait; we need to change now....
Watching Your State Go Up in Flames
Experiencing how climate change erases the place that define us....
I’m Living in the Middle of a Wildfire Crisis. It’s as Terrifying as It Sounds.
Raging fires have put a significant twist on living in the midst of a pandemic....
The Finer Points of Being an Anxious Person When Bad Things Happen
It’s natural to want assurance that nothing catastrophic will happen — but once it does, what then?...
Understanding PurpleAir vs. AirNow.gov Measurements of Smoke Pollution
An explanation of why you’re seeing two different numbers....
NASA Maps Show California’s Lighting Complex Fires
The most up-to-date way to track the flames....
South Bay Breweries and Gastropubs Open
SIP — Sip in Person (safely)....
This Robot Dog in Dolores Park Proves We’re Living in the End Times
As if the smoky skies and social distancing circles aren’t enough of an indicator....
My Favorite Corner of SF: Irving and 19th Avenue in the Sunset
A slice of everyday Asian American life that is also uniquely San Francisco....
Attending College Remotely Is a Nightmare
It’s been stressful, embarrassing, and compassionate all at the same time....
California Wildfires — Where to Get the Live Updates
Stay informed about where the flames are spreading and what evacuations are taking place....