Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

The Fungus Fair has lured legions of shroom-curious people to the Bay Area every year since 1969.

Founder and pastor Dave Hodges says the church's high profile and controversial mission make it a target.

With high temps and venue costs well beyond the budget of van-lifers, fans pull off Shakedown Street despite great odds. 

Not sure where to find magic mushrooms in the Bay? Let us count the ways

State Sen. Scott Wiener will partner with a Republican colleague to find a therapeutic framework for certain psychedelics.