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This Rain Ain't Turning Into Snow, Goddammit

Three's Company: The Mother Of All Bay Area Storms

Powder Flu Settles Onto San Francisco

Why? Has a Stalker, Pt. 7

Guy Who Founded the Weather Channel Kind of Insane

Free Ice Cream Tomorrow!

On Comics: Did A.O. Scott Just Ruin 'Hancock' for Everyone?

Breakfast Special: Beignets at Just For You

Easiest Accolade EVER: SF Declared Tsunami-Ready

The thing is, budgets are really complicated and stuff. You know man, like, numbers. Numbers, man! Meanwhile, achieving trademark-Tsunami readiness must have been easy as pie for us.

Track of the Day: Ezeetiger

"Private Dancer," an awesome track from San Francisco's solo sound tornado Ezeetiger, is a giant swell of massive reverb, doubled over-vocals, rangy riffs, and torrential drum beats. Like the rest of Ezee's tunes, the song is jagged and noisy on the surface, and supremely catchy at its core, the man ... More >>

20,000 Frames Under the Sea

"Private Dancer," an awesome track from San Francisco's solo sound tornado Ezeetiger, is a giant swell of massive reverb, doubled over-vocals, rangy riffs, and torrential drum beats. Like the rest of Ezee's tunes, the song is jagged and noisy on the surface, and supremely catchy at its core, the man ... More >>

Crystallized Psych

"Private Dancer," an awesome track from San Francisco's solo sound tornado Ezeetiger, is a giant swell of massive reverb, doubled over-vocals, rangy riffs, and torrential drum beats. Like the rest of Ezee's tunes, the song is jagged and noisy on the surface, and supremely catchy at its core, the man ... More >>

Devil Inside

"Private Dancer," an awesome track from San Francisco's solo sound tornado Ezeetiger, is a giant swell of massive reverb, doubled over-vocals, rangy riffs, and torrential drum beats. Like the rest of Ezee's tunes, the song is jagged and noisy on the surface, and supremely catchy at its core, the man ... More >>

Severe Storm Alert

"Private Dancer," an awesome track from San Francisco's solo sound tornado Ezeetiger, is a giant swell of massive reverb, doubled over-vocals, rangy riffs, and torrential drum beats. Like the rest of Ezee's tunes, the song is jagged and noisy on the surface, and supremely catchy at its core, the man ... More >>

The Call of Katrina

Dirty Dozen Brass Band gives sonic insight into New Orleans' stormy history

Typhoon in a Teacup

Asian action movies don't get much less significant than this one

Rain, Rain, Go Away

No matter where you go, you can't escape the dreariest spring in memory. Have you embraced it, or are you just bummed out? Find out where you stand!

Das Boot

A gay German rower feels left out once his sexuality surfaces

FEMA -- a Four-Letter Word?

The only quiz in the world that will tell you if you're an apologist for the Bush administration's Hurricane Katrina response

Katrina Benefits

The only quiz in the world that will tell you if you're an apologist for the Bush administration's Hurricane Katrina response

Echo and the Bunnymen

Siberia

Best Place to Take a Kid for a Meal

Rainforest Café

Beenie Man

Tropical Storm (Virgin)

Best Sailing Instruction

Modern Sailing Academy

Word Up

Meet the editor of Verbatim, a surprisingly feisty magazine for language geeks

Political Economy

How a Willie Brown real estate venture snagged tens of millions of dollars in government subsidies and opened the way for Democratic heavyweight Angelo Tsakopoulo to make even more money

The Name is Nino. El Nino.

Investigation unmasks worldwide James Bond weather-disaster conspiracy

Here You Go: The Filthiest Beach in California Is...

The article you are now reading has been timed to go live one second after the press embargo on the annual Heal the Bay state beach report card is lifted. So, without further ado, we can inform you that the most fecal bacteria-infested, nastiest beach in all the Golden State is: Avalon Harbor Beach ... More >>

Lovely Lena

The article you are now reading has been timed to go live one second after the press embargo on the annual Heal the Bay state beach report card is lifted. So, without further ado, we can inform you that the most fecal bacteria-infested, nastiest beach in all the Golden State is: Avalon Harbor Beach ... More >>

Do You See It?

The article you are now reading has been timed to go live one second after the press embargo on the annual Heal the Bay state beach report card is lifted. So, without further ado, we can inform you that the most fecal bacteria-infested, nastiest beach in all the Golden State is: Avalon Harbor Beach ... More >>

It's Just Not Farrah

The article you are now reading has been timed to go live one second after the press embargo on the annual Heal the Bay state beach report card is lifted. So, without further ado, we can inform you that the most fecal bacteria-infested, nastiest beach in all the Golden State is: Avalon Harbor Beach ... More >>

Weekend Pick #1: Word Up

DJ Shortkut​ If you've been following the news at all, you know that the typhoon which struck the Philippines has caused untold devastation. This is a grievous concern for many Bay Area folks who have friends and family over there. This Saturday, "Word Up" at Azul will be donating 100% of the ... More >>

The Road to Hell: S.F. Potholes Going Unfilled

Well, eventually​Known as Senator Pothole, New York's Al D'Amato rode a reputation for attending to picayune constituent services to an 18-year career in the the U.S. Senate.Gavin Newsom, who is poised to seek to extend his political career another four years with a bid to become lieutenant govern ... More >>

California Drought May Go Away Because the Rain Won't

National Weather ServiceFolsom Dam is suffering from the blues.​If you are a rain lover, it's been a rough last three years. Hell, for many people it feels like we've had a drought since this year's high school graduates were born.With the rain pounding San Francisco and much of California over th ... More >>

Sunday Isn't Our Most Miserable Day. It Just Feels That Way.

We're betting this was a Sunday, too...​Let's face it, if you're not a church-goer Sunday is something of a farce. Sure, if you work a conventional schedule you have the day off -- but the creeping dread of Monday morning is an ever-present companion. That's why a rain-drenched Sunday like yesterd ... More >>

Club preview: Wet and Wild

We're betting this was a Sunday, too...​Let's face it, if you're not a church-goer Sunday is something of a farce. Sure, if you work a conventional schedule you have the day off -- but the creeping dread of Monday morning is an ever-present companion. That's why a rain-drenched Sunday like yesterd ... More >>

Squeeze Hard

We're betting this was a Sunday, too...​Let's face it, if you're not a church-goer Sunday is something of a farce. Sure, if you work a conventional schedule you have the day off -- but the creeping dread of Monday morning is an ever-present companion. That's why a rain-drenched Sunday like yesterd ... More >>

It'll Be Stupid Hot in San Francisco This Week

Feelin' hot, hot, hot...​A searing heat wave is upon us -- but, worry not. No one drawing a salary from the government is asking you to do anything in response. No Spare the Air Day is in effect -- so you can feel free to barbecue to your heart's content and use the car for two-block trips. Right? ... More >>

Wet Halloween Weekend Commences

This costume, unlike a Christine O'Donnell ladybug, will keep you dry ​Your best bet for a Halloween costume this year may end up being "Gorton's fisherman." You could always say you're the villain from I Know What You Did Last Summer. You'll stay dry (and stay out of the Castro, dammit!). As anyo ... More >>

Christmas Forecast: Wind, Rain -- Thunder?

Merry Christmas, indeed...​As San Francisco empties out and its residents head "home" to places that possibly feature traditional Christmas weather, the hangers-on will cope with a different sort of holiday climate. The weather prediction for Dec. 25: breezy, rainy, cold -- but not cold enough to ... More >>

Most BART Riders Escape Tickets for Eating and Drinking

Merry Christmas, indeed...​As San Francisco empties out and its residents head "home" to places that possibly feature traditional Christmas weather, the hangers-on will cope with a different sort of holiday climate. The weather prediction for Dec. 25: breezy, rainy, cold -- but not cold enough to ... More >>

Snow in San Francisco?

A hot and cold winter in San Francisco ​Snow in San Francisco seems as likely as a February heat wave in Alaska. Yet forecasters are predicting that the City by the Bay could see its first snowfall in 30 years.The winter chill combined with showers expected later this week will force temperatures ... More >>

S.F Should Give Up -- It's Not Going to Snow

Only in Tahoe ​The much-anticipated snowfall in San Francisco was the center of a weeklong news cycle, boosting everyone's belief that we would see flakes fall for the first time in 30 years. All week, forecasters and hyped-up news stories predicted snow by Friday. As of Friday morning, temperatur ... More >>

Grab Your Snowboard, Resorts Extend Ski Season After Record-Breaking Snow Falls

There is still time for a few more runs​Remember when we thought it was going to snow here in downtown San Francisco, like really snow?Although some will still swear they saw a tiny white flake drop from the skies of San Francisco, it meant nothing to the people who really pray for the white stuff ... More >>

Building It Out

There is still time for a few more runs​Remember when we thought it was going to snow here in downtown San Francisco, like really snow?Although some will still swear they saw a tiny white flake drop from the skies of San Francisco, it meant nothing to the people who really pray for the white stuff ... More >>

City Charter May Keep Top Contender Out of DA Race

There is still time for a few more runs​Remember when we thought it was going to snow here in downtown San Francisco, like really snow?Although some will still swear they saw a tiny white flake drop from the skies of San Francisco, it meant nothing to the people who really pray for the white stuff ... More >>

DJ Harvey: Show Preview

There is still time for a few more runs​Remember when we thought it was going to snow here in downtown San Francisco, like really snow?Although some will still swear they saw a tiny white flake drop from the skies of San Francisco, it meant nothing to the people who really pray for the white stuff ... More >>

Thick Fog, Howling Winds to Turn Bay Area into Setting for Scary Movie

What you can't see or hear could hurt you​Bay Area residents will have to weather yet another morning of intense and dangerous fog as they make their way into work. Be careful on the Bay Bridge!   But the typical fall fog will be blown away by atypical fall winds starting tomorrow morning, br ... More >>

Parker Gibbs' Annual Holiday Craptacular: Show Preview

What you can't see or hear could hurt you​Bay Area residents will have to weather yet another morning of intense and dangerous fog as they make their way into work. Be careful on the Bay Bridge!   But the typical fall fog will be blown away by atypical fall winds starting tomorrow morning, br ... More >>

Bay Area Residents Can't Seem to Weather Cold Weather

Grow a pair, San Francisco ​San Francisco can pride itself on plenty of things -- the mild weather being one of them. We don't suffer from extreme conditions -- no mind-melting heat waves, no hurricanes, and the only snow residents will see here is those fake flakes at City Hall over Christmas.But ... More >>