San Francisco was also the transition point from WWII to the Cold War with its hosting of the 1945 conference that led to the U.N. Charter. More and more people were drawn to the city to take up work in the Bay Area and the neighborhoods expanded and diversified. Culture in the city was already abounding, but the 1950s and beyond proved San Francisco to be a powerhouse of inclusivity. From beat poets to the “summer of love” to the labor, gay, and women’s rights movements, the city earned its reputation for embracing change and progressive thinking. Today, the booming Tech industry has pervaded the city. But it does so at a cost. “The Tech industry is moving here and really changing things and pushing out the arts. What San Francisco is known for [is] being pioneers of progress,” Cunningham explains. “The arts are alive in San Francisco and this issue is here to prove that.” Within these pages, you’ll meet some of SF’s great up-and-coming people and businesses. You can learn how fallen neighborhood trees are turned into beautiful, bespoke pieces (From Soul Trees to Custom Home Interiors). Check out the SF food scene with featured chefs Suzette Gresham (More than a Chef), Daniel Azarkman (El Lopo), Ravi Kapur (“Local Food” with a Hawaiian Twist), and more. Explore the arts with James Bacchi (#InTheSky), Mark Decena (Kontent for Change), and Sarah Arnold (Capturing a Concert). San Francisco is rich with hidden gems and raw talents. We couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce you to them in this issue. Enjoy!
JEANETTE SMITH Contributing Editor
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