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Why is the City Attorney’s Office ‘investigating’ a leaked document? It’s unprecedented and alarming

It's hard to see the focus on Sup. Fielder's Office as anything except a political vendetta, and the Chron should be ashamed to be part of it.

City Hall Tim Redmond - April 9, 2026

Screen Grabs: Balboa Theater hits 100—and honors a costuming legend

Plus: 'Return to Oz,' a new Camus, Doris Day's cult lesbian moment, Paleolithic Herzog, 'Faces of Death,' more

Movies Dennis Harvey - April 9, 2026

How to catch a crab

Reeling in a delicious catch—and finding a friendly community—at Pacifica Pier and beyond.

Culture Kajsa Kedefors - April 9, 2026

Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, ‘lesbian doom folk’

Ulrika Spacek, Slake, Little Hill Lounge, Mortified, Vinyl Williams, Radio Sofia—so much great music.

Music John-Paul Shiver - April 8, 2026

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay

Charles Lewis III - April 8, 2026

Perk yourself up with 'Lost in Yonkers' or 'Compton's' riot. Meanwhile, Berkeley Rep's 'The Monsters' tells a sadly familiar tale.

Housing

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion

Tim Redmond - April 7, 2026

Critical vote not to accept Sauter deal sends a message to speculators—but there are plenty of other examples that the city has ignored

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You can double our reporting power! Our $50k Spring Bloom match drive is here

Marke B. - April 7, 2026

Help us save independent media, fight the billionaires, and keep government accountable.

Promotion

Grab a free pass to see new doc ‘Lorne’

Marke B. - April 7, 2026

Catch a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary 'Saturday Night Live' producer—but act fast!

Dance

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices

Aimée Ts'ao - April 7, 2026

Seven diverse dance-makers premiere pieces exploring nuanced empowerment, quiet observation, immersive healing, more

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Music

What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

John-Paul Shiver - April 6, 2026

The TL joint treads in the giant steps of the legendary Blackhawk venue, as Veotis Latchinson's D'Angelo tribute made clear.

Homelessness

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets

Tiny - April 6, 2026

They had a modest place to live. Now they are unhoused once again. How long does this have to go on when unhoused people have solutions that work?

Dance

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back—and ahead—at vibrant diasporic culture

Aimée Ts'ao - April 6, 2026

The essential fest boasts a bonanza of Caribbean and related dance, as well as community gatherings, a photo exhibit, more.

The Agenda

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it?

Tim Redmond - April 5, 2026

Vote on Vallejo St. property would set a dangerous precedent for speculators to destroy rent-controlled housing

Labor

CBS workers win tentative contract

Ian Firstenberg - April 5, 2026

While the agreement still needs to be ratified, the preliminary deal bodes well for writers and producers.

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Art

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

Mary Corbin - April 3, 2026

Mission-based mixed media collagist cites Basquiat, Rauschenberg, and 'Xavier: Renegade Angel' as influences.

Development

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

Tim Redmond - April 2, 2026

'Elbo' helped define the affordable housing and slow-growth movement that was a critical part of the San Francisco left for decades

Movies

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

Dennis Harvey - April 2, 2026

'Touch Me,' 'Dead Lover,' 'The Serpent's Skin,' more offer fun twists on genre thrills. Plus: A spooky Irish tale rises again.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

Charles Lewis III - April 2, 2026

'MJ' is no thriller, despite technical expertise; 'Our Class' shows the risks of inaction in highly charged times.

Music

Under the Stars: Welcome to the Womack Sisters era

John-Paul Shiver - April 2, 2026

A stunning musical legacy comes through. Plus: Rediscovering Rocketship, Jesse Appelman's 'newgrass,' RIP Bob Power, more

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Featured

Why is the City Attorney’s Office ‘investigating’ a leaked document? It’s unprecedented and alarming

Screen Grabs: Balboa Theater hits 100—and honors a costuming legend

How to catch a crab

Under the Stars: Stoked for Stern Grove and SF Bay Popfest lineups, ‘lesbian doom folk’

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion

You can double our reporting power! Our $50k Spring Bloom match drive is here

Grab a free pass to see new doc ‘Lorne’

With New Works Festival, Lenora Lee Dance opens doors to radical voices

What’s up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets

At 20, CubaCaribe looks back—and ahead—at vibrant diasporic culture

Four rental units become one $4.75 million mansion. Will the supes legalize it?

CBS workers win tentative contract

Brian McDonald’s waggish works key into an overstimulated world

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79

Screen Grabs: Aliens, witches, mermaids, and other swell company

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see

Under the Stars: Welcome to the Womack Sisters era

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