Noisebridge, SF's Only Hackerspace, Could Be Forced to Close
Bad news guys: Noisebridge, the collective hackerspace on
Mission Street that provides a venue for people to collaborate
on technical projects and hold classes/meetings, could be
closing its doors come February.  Like many of the treasures in
this town, Noisebridge is officially broke-ass and cannot pay
rent.  The gist of their woes is that over the summer, the non-
profit space was actually turning a profit, but they have slowly
lost members and donations since then.  Now they're only taking
in $2,500 a month, but having to spend nearly double that on
rent and utilities.  Losing such a unique space would be one
helluva bummer.  Not only is it the only public space to mess
around with electronics, but pretty much anyone can walk in and
use their wifi without having the buy an overpriced coffee and
deal with sketchy coffee shop internet while some old dude tries
to talk to you about Mad Men (don't ask).  Plus, they have a tea
room, a swanky Big Bird 