Marisa Ingemi

Marisa is an independent sports journalist in the Bay Area. She runs ValkyriesBeat.com, the only traveling indie news source covering the Golden State Valkyries. She also is a huge Pokemon nerd and her life goal is the buy a life-size Mareep plush.

2 articles

Culture

Amid Anti-Trans Uproar in the WNBA, the Valkyries Are Standing Their Ground. Is That Enough?

For Valkyries fans, the inclusiveness of Ballhalla is sacred — even moreso as the culture war comes for the WNBA.

Marisa Ingemi Sep 25, 2026

Person in a blow-up suit shaped like Pikachu wearing a pride flag marches down a main street next to a person in a white tank top and rainbow hair decor.

Culture

Pokémon Is for the Gays

This year, the Pokémon World Championships are in San Francisco — so here are the many reasons why Pokémon is gay as hell.

Marisa Ingemi Aug 28, 2026

Yap Zone: The Songs Getting Us Through... Whatever This Is

After Manny Yekutiel’s Campaign Implodes, Who Holds S.F. Leaders Accountable?

COYOTE Calendar: October 8-October 14

Amid Anti-Trans Uproar in the WNBA, the Valkyries Are Standing Their Ground. Is That Enough?

Pokémon Is for the Gays