Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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Promotion Marke B. -
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The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong

In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There's a sad lesson here.
City Hall Tim Redmond -
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Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music
Music John-Paul Shiver -
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Why can’t all that campaign money to to public services?

The Supreme Court could help us save Muni and public health. Maybe.
Humor Joel Schechter -
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Art

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

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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Stage Review

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Charles Lewis III -
Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!
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City Hall

Public bank moves forward

Tim Redmond -
Supes, 9-2, put measure before the voters. What is up with Sup. Alan Wong?
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Police

What happened to SF’s privacy culture?

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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Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

Music John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Jared Mattson and Ruban Nielson bring liminal sounds to Cafe du Nord, Wewantsounds heralds Hadley Caliman, RIP James Blood Ulmer, more.
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Why are socialists winning in NYC—but not in ‘progressive’ SF?

Elections Tim Redmond -
We may not have a Mamdani—yet—but there are hints of change in recent political developments.
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BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Future of Us, Destiny Muhammad…

Big Week Marke B. -
UGHmerica the Beautiful, World Cup at the Chapel, Sweater Funk, Limitless Film Series, Ralph's Coffee, Todd Terje, more to do!
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Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

Movies Dennis Harvey -
'Citizen Kane' rides again. Plus: Julie Carmen's colorful career, hilarious 'She's the He,' a Studio Ghibli legend, more movies
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In Cuba, blackouts and resilience

Opinion Mark Ginsburg -
Trump's blockade is taking a terrible toll, but Cubans continue to resist. A report from the Building Relations with Cuban Labor delegation visit.
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Drama Masks: Send in the clowns, they’re already here

Stage Review Charles Lewis III -
Circus Bella sticks to thrilling formula while adding new tricks, making a statement without flipping into politics.
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