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Art

A South African photographer captures colorful Tenderloin souls

Emily Wilson - October 15, 2024

Pieter Hugo dropped everything to wander the neighborhood for months, documenting the pathos and playfulness of its denizens.

Sports

Wild tricks and community vibes as skaters converged on UN Plaza

Elina Graham - October 15, 2024

'I think we all have a collective understanding that it’s not about how good you are, it’s about how much fun you’re having.'

Music

Back after three decades (and going viral), Heavenly still scales twee heights

Leah Isobel - October 15, 2024

With 1993's 'P.U.N.K. Girl' all over TikTok, the recently reunited UK indie-pop band shares West Coast memories and future plans.

Stage Review

In ‘Takes All Kinds,’ a trip through red states brings out complex humanity

Charles Lewis III - October 14, 2024

Dan Hoyle's latest chameleonic exercise in 'theater journalism' reveals deep stories behind the stereotypes.

Hot topics

Puff

Still riding high on Hall of Flowers 2024

Dan Karkoska - October 14, 2024

Check out our pics from the major cannabis showcase of great local companies—plus carnival rides and a whole fried chicken building.

Music

Royel Otis wants to be the first band to play on Mars—and why not?

Joshua Rotter - October 14, 2024

Saucy Aussie duo hits it big with '90s nugget covers, deep mutual trust, and a yen for Lil Yachty and spicy margaritas.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Doc Stories, 3rd i, Dance Fest—a fall rush of film fiestas

Dennis Harvey - October 14, 2024

Plus: Green Film Fest, Shortsfest, and United Nations Association Film Fest? Six times the pleasure for movie-lovers.

The Agenda

A hearing on Mayor’s Office corruption…

Tim Redmond - October 13, 2024

... Plus the cost of structural racism at SFPD—and a strange tale of how expensive it is to resell affordable housing. That's The Agenda for Oct. 14-21

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Some (perhaps too optimistic) October Surprises

Opinion Joel Schechter - October 13, 2024

Trump offers his office space to the unhoused; Harris offers jobs to asylum seekers. We can still dream ....

UC’s unfair pay scales undermine crucial mental health treatment

Opinion Jillian McCoy - October 13, 2024

A two-tiered system for clinical social workers leads to overwork, burnout, and worse outcomes for patients.

No PFAS: Matthew Modine champions environment in two new docs

Environment Joshua Rotter - October 12, 2024

'Ripple Effect' and 'SLUDGE: A PFAS UPRISING' at UN Film Fest show the busy 'Birdy' star's eco-activist side.

Live Shots: 11th Annual 48 Hills Gala was splendid—we need you to reach our goal!

Nightlife Marke B. - October 12, 2024

Honoring "Women of Resistance" in the gorgeous War Memorial Green Room, with vinyl records, cool cocktails, and luscious bundt cakes.

MLB playoff season is a rough ride for Bay Area baseball fans

Sports John-Paul Shiver - October 12, 2024

Exhausted Giants hope for a refresh with Buster Posey, and don't even get us started on the A's... 2024's been tough in the bleachers.

Live Shots: Roy Wood Jr. tore it up at Stanford Live

Comedy Jon Bauer - October 11, 2024

Known for stints on The Daily Show and CNN, the veteran comedian kicked off a new comedy series at Memorial Auditorium.

The school closure process is a disaster that never needed to happen

Education Tim Redmond - October 10, 2024

Close Harvey Milk and Yick Wo? After a bungled secretive process that has no credibility? Where are the School Board candidates?

Supes pass resolution seeking to avoid a sweeping attack on the Clean Water Act

Environment Tim Redmond - October 10, 2024

Dorsey tries to say move is an attack on the City Attorney's Office, but that's not the issue—and by 8-2, members agree that the city should settle with the EPA over sewage

Farrell, Lurie oppose expansion of rent control

Campaign Trail Tim Redmond - October 10, 2024

Breed on the fence in new Chron survey tool. How will this impact the election?

5 scary-cute Halloween parties for dogs, parents, and Kaytranada fans

Music John-Paul Shiver - October 10, 2024

Wag's Howl-O-Ween, Cal Academy's Super Natural, KQED Fest, Sunset Boat Party, more to show off that 'stume.

Screen Grabs: Don’t lose your head—here’s our spooky season movie guide

Movies Dennis Harvey - October 10, 2024

An overload of screams, from 'Terrifier 3' and 'Daddy's Head' to 'Dismember the Alamo' and 'Graveyard Shift'

Generations came together in the Bayview to save the planet

Environment Tom Molanphy - October 10, 2024

The Igniting Youth Action for Climate and Environmental Justice Conference demonstrated the power of community knowledge.

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Movies

Screen Grabs: Doc Stories, 3rd i, Dance Fest—a fall rush of film fiestas

Plus: Green Film Fest, Shortsfest, and United Nations Association Film Fest? Six times the pleasure for movie-lovers.

Movies Dennis Harvey - October 14, 2024

Screen Grabs: Don’t lose your head—here’s our spooky season movie guide

Screen Grabs: A ‘Prodigal Daughter’ returns from Merced Heights to Peru

Screen Grabs: Donald Trump eclipses his dark master in ‘The Apprentice’

Music

Back after three decades (and going viral), Heavenly still scales twee heights

With 1993's 'P.U.N.K. Girl' all over TikTok, the recently reunited UK indie-pop band shares West Coast memories and future plans.

Music Leah Isobel - October 15, 2024

Live Shots: 11th Annual 48 Hills Gala was splendid—we need you to reach our goal!

Live Shots: Roy Wood Jr. tore it up at Stanford Live

5 scary-cute Halloween parties for dogs, parents, and Kaytranada fans

Art

A South African photographer captures colorful Tenderloin souls

Pieter Hugo dropped everything to wander the neighborhood for months, documenting the pathos and playfulness of its denizens.

Art Emily Wilson - October 15, 2024

It starts with a flower: Tiffanie Turner’s surprisingly intricate blooms

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

A mysterious illness led Mona Chiang to the easel. Now, she paints her own way

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Housing

Supes approve rent control bill after Safai tries a delay tactic

Building trades unions try to derail measure, but fall short. What will Breed do?

Housing Tim Redmond - October 8, 2024

Rent control bill advances, with Melgar in opposition

OPINION: It’s time to build affordable housing in Hayes Valley

Vancouver study shows how the Yimby narrative has failed, in real time

Politics

A hearing on Mayor’s Office corruption…

... Plus the cost of structural racism at SFPD—and a strange tale of how expensive it is to resell affordable housing. That's The Agenda for Oct. 14-21

The Agenda Tim Redmond - October 13, 2024