Hi there! I grew up in Santa Cruz and graduated from UC Berkeley in 2018 with an English major and Spanish minor. After teaching ESL for a few years, I joined the Secret Media Network as a Staff Writer. I love to write about California history, hidden gems, museum exhibitions, and local wildlife.
Browse everything from vegan buns to hand-painted flower pots. Kapwa Gardens, a new Filipino outdoor event space in SoMa, is back this weekend with an awesome event! The OMG! (Oh My Gulay) Plant-Based Festival will brin...
The city hopes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 61% by 2030. Mayor London Breed just introduced legislation to update the City’s Environment Code, which builds on the success of previous years. The legislation,...
This fine dining restaurant in Yountville is absolutely legendary. Anthony Bourdain was a beloved celebrity chef, author, and documentarian for many reasons, and the recent documentary Roadrunner has many fans revisitin...
This hiking trail also has a labyrinth and incredible views. We all know the Marin Headlands are home to some of the best hiking in the state, and if you haven’t been to this popular spot, you’re missing out...
“Next train in 36 minutes.” San Francisco is one unique city, and if you’re from here, you know there are some unspoken rules about what things are called, where to get the best burritos, and how far is too...
Cafe Ohlone had to close its doors last summer during the pandemic, but it’s found a new location on the UC Berkeley campus. If you’ve spent time in Berkeley, you might be familiar with Cafe Ohlone, a popula...
“Make eye contact… aim for the elbow…” Golden Gate Park is already a pretty wholesome place to spend an afternoon, but we are loving this new “High Five Zone” that has appeared on the...
Mayor Breed promises long-term cleaning improvements for city streets and public spaces. Yesterday, SF Mayor London Breed launched Shine On SF, an initiative that’s meant to “reignite civic pride” by e...
SFWednesdays is a city-sponsored program bringing life back into the downtown. San Francisco just launched SFWednesdays, a new summer performance series that’s completely free to enjoy! Each Wednesday, you can fin...
After a GoFundMe raised $30k to replace the vandalized trees, new ones have finally arrived in Japantown. At the beginning of this month, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) reveal...