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Politicized federal funding rule could spell disaster for California aid programs

OMB's breathtakingly broad proposal would subject disaster recovery, medical research, healthcare, more to ideological review.

News + Politics Bruce Mirken - June 30, 2026

Again, Jenkins takes dubious case to trial—and loses. It’s a disturbing pattern

A felony charge over $54 worth of underpants (that weren't even stolen). This is what the current DA is doing to clog the courts

Crime Tim Redmond - June 29, 2026

Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions

Turkish delights, fresh food halls, exciting expansions—and some old favorites return to the scene.

Good Taste Tamara Palmer - June 29, 2026

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Officials like Wiener are always confronted at radical event. But why did SFPD show overwhelming force at march and party?

Opinion Gabriel Haaland - June 29, 2026

The Agenda

A Friday police riot and a glorious peaceful Sunday for Pride…

Tim Redmond - June 29, 2026

... Plus: Why is an attack on affordable housing happening the day before the July 4 weekend—and the Giants players and Sen. Hawley need to go back to Bible School. That's The Agenda for June 28-July 5

City Hall

Supes reject $28 million in Lurie budget cuts

Tim Redmond - June 26, 2026

Agreement restores funding for critical services—but why was this so hard?

Music

High Sierra Music Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

Marke B. - June 26, 2026

Now in Grass Valley, the 34-year-old family-friendly blast boasts a stellar lineup for full immersion or just a daytime dip.

Music

Under the Stars: Oakland post-punks Marbled Eye grip with ‘Forever’

John-Paul Shiver - June 26, 2026

Plus: TEED's clever pre-game, Panic Shack go tits out, Karen Nyame KG's UK Funky swing, Facta's no flimflam, more music

Movie Reviews

Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’

Dennis Harvey - June 25, 2026

The 'eccentric personality' who sued Trump and won. Plus: vivid 'Maddie's Secret,' poppy 'Peter Asher,' retro 'Rose of Nevada'

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Police

Flock’s panopticon: sight, sound, and search

Ian Firstenberg - June 25, 2026

Flock Safety’s myriad devices and integrated network keep us all under surveillance, regardless of criminality

Stage Review

Drama Masks: A Golden Thread wending from war to Bard

Charles Lewis III - June 25, 2026

Very queer 'As You Like It,' taut and intimate 'Arab Spring,' and protest-minded 'I C U (I See You)' all had one thing in common.

LGBTQ

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

Marke B. - June 25, 2026

30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.

City Hall

After hours of heart-wrenching public testimony, supes may save some programs

Tim Redmond - June 24, 2026

Budget deal will include millions in add-backs—but not enough to prevent the loss of critical services as police budget approaches $1 billion

Movies

Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to ‘Maddie’s Secret’

Pam Grady - June 24, 2026

'I could take a women's picture-type TV-movie narrative and inject it with a Paul Verhoeven kind of intensity,' says filmmaker.

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Business + Tech

The Chron and right wing are now blaming DSA and Dean Preston for the problems of tech IPOs

Tim Redmond - June 23, 2026

The 'left' didn't create the housing crisis, and the free market is never going to solve it. Let's unpack the latest bogus media narrative

City Hall

SF public bank plan moves toward November ballot

Tim Redmond - June 23, 2026

A groundbreaking concept in local finance could begin operations after a Charter Amendment that—so far—has little visible opposition.

LGBTQ

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

Marke B. - June 23, 2026

Pride Saturday gathering moves out of Dolores Park and onto street to cut down on expenses, but there'll be radical politics aplenty.

Lit

New novel ‘Midnight, at the War’ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11

Lou Fancher - June 23, 2026

Devi S. Laskar's latest sweeps its reporter-protagonist across the world and deep into thorny, resonant questions.

Contest

Win a ticket to the ‘Hunky Jesus’ doc at Frameline this Friday

Marke B. - June 23, 2026

The annual wild, fabulously controversial SF Easter tradition finally gets its close-up at Castro Theater. Here's how to enter.

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Featured

Politicized federal funding rule could spell disaster for California aid programs

Again, Jenkins takes dubious case to trial—and loses. It’s a disturbing pattern

Good Taste: Summer’s delicious coming attractions

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

A Friday police riot and a glorious peaceful Sunday for Pride…

Supes reject $28 million in Lurie budget cuts

High Sierra Music Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

Under the Stars: Oakland post-punks Marbled Eye grip with ‘Forever’

Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’

Flock’s panopticon: sight, sound, and search

Drama Masks: A Golden Thread wending from war to Bard

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

After hours of heart-wrenching public testimony, supes may save some programs

Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to ‘Maddie’s Secret’

The Chron and right wing are now blaming DSA and Dean Preston for the problems of tech IPOs

SF public bank plan moves toward November ballot

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

New novel ‘Midnight, at the War’ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11

Win a ticket to the ‘Hunky Jesus’ doc at Frameline this Friday

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