Josh Koehn

A good friend introduced me to you nearly 25 years ago. At first you appeared like any other of your type, but what you...

Well, we done did it again. Metro managed to pull together its second-ever podcast. This week on the ’cast—for the issue of May 3,...

Ever since California legalized weed last year, we've smelled something special in the air. People are lighting up anytime, anywhere-at the bus stop and the coffee shop, during late-night shows and early morning walks on the trail. But as marijuana goes mainstream, there are still a number of questions. Like, is it really legal? Turns out that's still a bit of a trick question.

Frankie Marcos' standup debut was a bomb not of his making. His co-worker, a chef, had told him it was open mic night at a bar in San Francisco. Marcos, like many beginners, decided to give it a shot because he had a rep as the funny guy at work. Why not try standup?

We've all been on the receiving end of a self-serving gift. It could be the husband who gives an iPad when we really wanted a Brazilian blowout. Or it could be the wife who gets a couples vacation to a seaside B&B when all we asked for was a Fitbit (you know, to track all the steps we're not taking). This holiday season we figured it's time to stop worrying just about ourselves and consider not only what we want but what could also benefit others. Our 2016 Gift Guide includes off-the-grid presents that fall into three categories: gifts that makes people healthier, support local ag and the environment, and boost businesses that pay it forward by donating proceeds and time to the community. A few of them even accomplish all three. So, without wasting another moment, here are 32 gifts to tickle any friend or family member's fancy while supporting a worthy cause. (Spoiler alert: The last one is beer.)

Halloween is the holiday when we become obsessed with the things that scare us. We watch more scary movies. We purchase scary costumes. We...

All Hallows’ eve falls on a Monday this year, but that doesn’t mean the parties are packing it in. Check out this list of...

Due to budget woes, San Jose has spent more than $137 million on four public facilities that closed the day they were finished—including a...