Friday, July 10, 2026

The other problem with police drones: They don’t work well in San Francisco

The slick marketing gloss entirely ignores the basic laws of meteorology and aerodynamics
Police Shaun Haines -
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Public power moves a step forward

Planning Commissioners loyal to Lurie vote to certify EIR for PG&E takeover
Environment Tim Redmond -
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Indian indie act Peter Cat Recording Co.’s psychedelic trip to Stern Grove

How a trippy revelation led one-time SF animation student Suryakant Sawhney to dive into playfully introspective music.
Music Ankita Bhanot -
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Good Taste: It’s brunch, bitch!

Ohlone-forward snacks, immigrant-ABC collabs, Thai tastings — ‘tis the season for Bay brunches with attitude.
Food & Drink Tamara Palmer -
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Big Week

Big Week: Tamale Lady Day, Shakespeare in the Trash, Ferry Fest, Boots Riley, Red Flags…

Marke B. -
Graciela Iturbide, Pete Escovedo, Lil Louie Vega, World Cup dollar oysters, Mary Oliver, Fraenkel Film Fest, Discotech, more to do!
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Art

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

Emily Wilson -
At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.
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Music

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music
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Promotion

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

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Save 10% on most tickets and events, and 20% on select packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46 at checkout.
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The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong

City Hall Tim Redmond -
In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There's a sad lesson here.
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Why can’t all that campaign money go to public services?

Humor Joel Schechter -
The Supreme Court could help us save Muni and public health. Maybe.
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Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

Art Daniel Bromfield -
'Spite House' show artist declares, 'The peak empire is behind us, and we're now living in the waste.'
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Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Stage Review Charles Lewis III -
Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!
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Public bank moves forward

City Hall Tim Redmond -
Supes, 9-2, put measure before the voters. What is up with Sup. Alan Wong?
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What happened to SF’s privacy culture?

Police Ian Firstenberg -
In just a few years, this city has moved from a leader in surveillance guardrails to a place where we are spied on everywhere, even in gay bars
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Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

Art Mary Corbin -
Provocatively melding stone and soft materials into playful polymorphs, the Oakland artist hopes to spark 'the ability to think differently'
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48 Hills wins 9 California Journalism Awards

Culture Marke B. -
Continuing our Division 7 streak with first place nods in Fine Arts Writing and Video Journalism, plus Health Reporting, Music Writing wins, more
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Live Shots: Metric rode the indie sleaze revival to a triumphant return

Music D.A. Mission -
Old World underground, here we are now: nostalgic anthems, smudged mascara, black tights from Canadian synth stalwarts.
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The Chron discovers, sort of, that Wiener’s housing bills are a con

Housing Zelda Bronstein -
Finally, a story that mentions the real issue: Cities can't force developers to build
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Screen Grabs: Famous artists choose their favorite flick (and you can watch)

Movies Dennis Harvey -
Fraenkel Film Fest links visual arts. Plus: sexy-synthy 'Onda Nova,' poet Mary Oliver doc, Turkish mystery 'Burning Days,' more movies
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In a surreal hearing, supes move to cut affordable housing requirements

The Agenda Tim Redmond -
Plus: A key vote on public power at a diminished Planning Commission, and a dramatic change to 'housing first' policy ... That's The Agenda for July 5-12
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