Ella Chakarian

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Ella Chakarian

An unusual crowd packed the sidewalks surrounding Oracle Park at noon on Wednesday. Clad in red and black, some had been in line since 6 a.m. But they were not there for the Giants. Nope, the K-pop boy band Stray Kids was in town. Stray Kids fans, known as Stays, flew from all over the country to see Wednesday’s show. As the noise of sound checks floated out to the street, Stays squealed with delight.

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Ella Chakarian

When Tracy Dorfman, 51, got laid off this spring from the tech job she’d held for almost two decades, she didn’t expect to find solace in owls. But one day in April, the Bernal Heights resident found herself in a familiar internet spiral: seeking dopamine hits on Facebook. One post stopped her scrolling: Someone had posted photos of a family of great horned owls nesting on Bernal Hill. Dorfman got up from her computer, put on her shoes, and set out to find them.

3 weeks ago | sfstandard.com | Ella Chakarian

“So, what brings you to the therapist’s couch today?” Alex, a psychologist, asked. “I’m feeling sad,” I replied. “Sadness can be a very difficult emotion to deal with,” he said. “Can you tell me more about what’s been making you feel this way?”I expressed hesitation and asked if he was a licensed professional. “I am a fully licensed and certified psychologist,” Alex reassured me.

1 month ago | eonline.com | Ella Chakarian

Photo Courtesy of Getty ImagesOur writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more.  We're in Taurus Season, which means we're gearing up for graduation season, which means you're probably looking forward to watching your family and friends walk across a stage to receive their diplomas.

1 month ago | sfstandard.com | Ella Chakarian

Recommendations are a dime a dozen, but in Pro Tips, we go directly to the source, asking experts for their professional opinions on the city’s best cultural offerings. There’s never a shortage of art in San Francisco. Whether it’s a massive statue of a nude woman, laser projections shooting across Market Street, or graffiti-laden alleys, SF is a hub for eye-catching, stop-you-in-your-tracks public art. But what is actually worth schlepping out of your way to see?