Why Coyotes Have Sunk Their Fangs into This Author

Coyotes have become a Bay Area icon. In ‘Trickster at the End of a World,’ author and artist Helen Shewolfe Tseng shares what they could teach us.

Cecilia Lei Aug 7, 2026

Culture

Dick Vivian Knew the Right Record Could Change Your Life

The beloved owner of Rooky Ricardo’s Records died in July at 78. But the Haight St. shop’s new owners — and Vivian’s countless musical disciples — say his legacy lives on.

Melissa Saenz Gordon Aug 6, 2026

Life

COYOTE Calendar: August 6-August 12

This week we've got a papal read-along, mimes, a whole lot of plants, absolutely awful music (on purpose), and pole dancing.

Reo Eveleth Aug 5, 2026

Capitalism

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Mahjong tiles arranged in crystal coupes and a champagne flute alongside pearl necklaces, jade bangles, gold jewelry, a crystal swan, and a small gold Buddha.

Culture

Traversing the Mahjong Multiverse

As mahjong grows in popularity, can the diverging fanbases come together?

Nicole Wong May 18, 2026

A red poodle puppy sits in a large cardboard box with "chewy" written on the side. An orange tabby cat is in the foreground.

Pet Week

Help I'm In a Committed Relationship With a Corporation and I Like It

I can’t stop ordering dog toys with weird names!

Nuala Bishari May 14, 2026

a hand with a snake tattoo holds two candles, one with a pickle illustration and one with a label that says 'wild tomato vine,' in front of vines

Life

COYOTE’s Guide to Gifts That In No Way Benefit Jeff Bezos

We’ve got dreamy soaps and candles, punk rock organizers, addictive beef jerky, and more.

COYOTE Staff Dec 5, 2025