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Yap Zone: Who Had the Spiciest Take at LitCrawl?

Journalists have opinions, too.

Cecilia Lei Oct 30, 2026

Culture

Thao Nguyen on Collective Power and the One Vegetable She Always Brings On Tour

We catch up with the East Bay songwriter on the eve of her nationwide tour to support Show Me, her first studio album in six years.

Soleil Ho Oct 29, 2026

Life

COYOTE Calendar: October 29-November 4

This week we've got events to offend ghosts, shark facts, mysterious chicken bones, a whole haunted hoard of Halloween parties, and more.

Reo Eveleth Oct 28, 2026

Water

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Old cans of water are lined up. Some say "Emergency drinking water," others say "purified drinking water."

Life

First Aid Kit: How To Store Water for an Emergency

The most important item to store for a disaster is also the cheapest.

Nuala Bishari Jul 16, 2026

five white people sit or stand around a table piled with plastic cups of water in a small office, some of them are about to sip

Culture

‘Old Man in Flip Flops’: Notes from a Surprisingly Exciting Water Tasting Class

Camper English’s popular water tasting course is an exercise in attention — even for us tap-lovin’ plebes.

Soleil Ho Mar 2, 2026