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Labor

City wastes millions on contracts with big out-of-town companies, report shows

Tim Redmond -
More than $200 million goes for services city workers could provide much, much cheaper.
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Music

Get loud for the library! Submit to SFPL’s ‘Bay Beats’

Tamara Palmer -
The streaming site returns with a second submission period, March to May. Artists residing in Bay Area counties are invited to send in tunes
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Onstage

Playwright Ashley Smiley takes on neighborhood diplacement and Tesla-stamped MDMA

Emily Wilson -
Her 'Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad' at the Marsh is a personal take on gentrification and the city's loss.
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Housing

SF promised a lot of affordable housing—but community leaders say it won’t happen

Tim Redmond -
New report has lots of 'creative' ideas, but there's nowhere near enough funding to meet the state mandated goals—and the Mayor's Office admits it.
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Tabitha Soren, beloved former MTV News reporter, on life as a Bay Area photographer

Mary Corbin -
Motherhood has changed things for the award-winning journalist, who is now taking things a frame at a time.
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Arts + Culture

Screen Grabs: ‘Spartacus’ with sandworms—’Dune 2′ is a worthy spectacle

Dennis Harvey -
Just don't think too much about the optics of old-school fantasy. Plus: Animated Chilean docudrama 'They Shot the Piano Player'
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Music Review

‘It’s a celebration’: Madonna pulled out all stops on tour through decades of hits

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
Firing up Chase Center for a two-night extravaganza, pop's iconic provocateur provided plenty of nostalgia.
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Stage Review

‘Swan Lake,’ again? SF Ballet’s latest dip into classic justifies return

Charles Lewis III -
The company has performed the piece three times in four years, but stunning leads and ensemble work keep it fresh
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SFUSD’s administrative bloat questioned ahead of expected cuts, layoff notices

Education Ida Mojadad -
A new report by the teacher’s union urges the district to cut at the top first
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Arts Forecast: The cool, clear eye of Wolfgang Tillmans

Arts Forecast Marke B. -
Plus: Flatstock, Afrolicious, Conrad Tao, Luis Miguel Garcia-Mispireta, Branford Marsalis, Chiquimamani-Condori, more
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Opinion: San Franciscans know a lot about tech. That’s why they should vote No on E

Opinion Jason Kelley and Matthew Guariglia -
Everything new is not good—and we can't trust SFPD with uncontrolled surveillance
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Under the Stars: A quick check-in with the incredible Lætitia Sadier

Music John-Paul Shiver -
From Stereolab to Noise Pop, she still charms. Plus: chokecherry, Angelo Outlaw, Caroline Polachek, more great music
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Restaurant Week season steps up to the plate

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer -
March and April mean two solid months of discounts at restaurants around the Bay Area.
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Live Shots: The Beaches’ post-breakup pop-rock triumph thrills the Fillmore

Music D.A. Mission -
Powered by a breakout sophomore album, longtime Toronto indie darlings were on their victory lap.
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Tommy Guerrero’s psychedelic vamp at 4-Star Theatre was quintessential SF

Music John-Paul Shiver -
Noise Pop show put the revival of a beloved neighborhood cinema on display.
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Desperate times call for ‘Anna Karenina’

Dance Lou Fancher -
Joffrey Ballet's triumphant return to Cal Performances revives a literary tale that centers love after loss.
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Screen Grabs: Hail international film, including African, Palestinian rarities

Movies Dennis Harvey -
Plus: Homage to Italian soundtrack champ Ennio Morricone and Edward Yang's 'Taipei Stories'.
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Prop. C won’t produce much housing—but could cost the city a lot of money

Business + Tech Tim Redmond -
Breed's plan is probably worthless, city economist says—but if it works, it will cost millions.
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Opinion: The local Sierra Club is no longer an environmental leader

Opinion Barry Hermanson -
A takeover by conservatives has undermined the progressive authority of the group's local endorsements
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PG&E keeps charging us more for worse service; there’s a much better alternative

The Agenda Tim Redmond -
Plus: A direct indictment of the state's housing policy (mandates, but no funding). That's The Agenda for Feb. 25 to March 3
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