A local books and culture publication covering Oakland and the Bay Area, mixing long-form essays, political reporting and a weekly calendar of literary and arts events. Readers get personal criticism, local profiles and a practical guide to what's happening around the East Bay and beyond.

Anne Kadet profiles quirky New York City characters and neighborhoods, mixing reported mini-features with humorous commentary and reader comments. Each issue offers a lighthearted, observant look at the city's eccentric inhabitants and its changing character.

A newsletter companion to a podcast that profiles and ranks every shopping mall in Metro Vancouver, one mall per issue. Each profile covers the mall's history, tenants, vacancies and character, with local guests and a mix of humour and civic observation.

The Bold Italic is a San Francisco-focused newsletter of long-form features, profiles and opinion pieces about local artists, nightlife, culture and city life. Recent issues cover a drag-performer-turned-businessman's memoir, a candid gala review, and a playful take on enjoying the city while Burning Man empties it.