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Saturday, January 17, 2026

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So what if the billionaires leave California?

A member of Patriotic Millionaires says the rich probably won't flee a new wealth tax—but we might be better off if some of them did
Elections Tim Redmond -
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As Trump threatens Cuba, a solidarity visit shows the impact of US sanctions

Even Cuban Olympic hopefuls are cut off from qualifying events
News + Politics Mark Ginsburg -
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Lurie discovers affordability

But of course, that doesn't mean taxing the billionaires
City Hall Tim Redmond -
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Mosswood Meltdown’s full lineup drops: Dead Milkmen, Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill aboard

Otoboke Beaver, Frightwig, Scowl, The Dirtbombs, many others kick July Oakland punk fest into the stratosphere
Music Marke B. -
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: A new Girl Scout cookie—and some classic hacks

Tamara Palmer -
Northern California’s 2026 SZN is here, and we’ve got the flavor intel. (Hint: Add a Medjool date to your Tagalongs.)
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: Honoring MLK, SF Sketchfest, SF Art Week, Bob Weir and Claude tributes…

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Lunar New Year lion dancing at SF libraries, Felix Da Housecat, Analog Dog, Noir City, Tacos Oscar pop-up, more
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Elections

Should I sign that petition? A handy guide to the clipboards you’re seeing on the streets

Tim Redmond -
Make sure you know who is funding the the ballot measures before you sign.
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Healthcare

The US fails again to fix the real causes underlying poor health

Bruce Mirken -
Flipping the food pyramid and banning SNAP for 'junk food' don't address class, race, and other social determinants of health.
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Sketchfest giveaway! Win a pair of tickets to Mark Mothersbaugh + Red Room Orchestra

Contest Marke B. -
Hear the Devo founder's beloved scores for 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rugrats,' and 'Thor Ragnarok' performed live.
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Screen Grabs: Noir City sings the blues

Movies Dennis Harvey -
Plus: Swedish silent cinema classics, Jennifer Reeves' therapeutic deconstruction, beautiful 'Magellan,' and a hurrah for Truffaut.
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Under the Stars: Rickshaw Stop staff takeover, a Mosswood Meltdown surprise…

Music John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Rhymies' tangible pastel emotions, Tony Molina's very brief heartbreakers, more new music news
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Alejandro Cartagena’s viral ‘Carpool’ photos strike deep community chords

Art Emma Garcia -
At SFMOMA show, the Mexico-based artist taps into 'the representation of everyday life, of workers surviving.'
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Urban Ore workers win contract after three-year battle

Labor Ian Firstenberg -
Deal ends long labor unrest at legendary Berkeley salvage center
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Devo-meister Mark Mothersbaugh’s quirky screen scores come to Sketchfest

Comedy Joshua Rotter -
Red Room Orchestra pays tribute to the composer, who's tuned up 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rushmore,' 'Rugrats,' even 'Thor.'
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Why did SF arrest and prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert?

Crime Tim Redmond -
Mayor Lurie proudly celebrated SF's psychedelic era; why are his cops doing buy-busts at concerts when there is a fentanyl crisis on the streets?
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General Motors wants $71 million from SF, and the city attorney wants to fold

The Agenda Tim Redmond -
Plus: Fighting Tesla's robo fleet and Wiener flip-flops on Gaza genocide ... That's The Agenda for Jan. 11-18
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Lawsuit over Rich Family Zoning Plan will test height limits, density—and CEQA

Development Tim Redmond -
Does the plan violate environmental law—and what happens if the case succeeds in slowing the process?
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Drama Masks: Does City Hall even care about the arts anymore?

Onstage Charles Lewis III -
Mayor Lurie's city charter reform group contains no one with local arts experience, sidelining a huge part of SF.
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What we can take away from the first Congressional candidate debate

Campaign Trail Tim Redmond -
Wiener is the mainstream Democrat who won't support serious change; Chan is the local progressive, and Chakrabarti is running against the national party leadership
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Good Taste: Upside-down pizza meets the moment

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer -
Tony Gemignani’s new wood-fired menu takes bold and worthwhile risks—just watch that Stinger!
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