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Movies

Screen Grabs: Surf’s up at Ocean Beach, dude

Dennis Harvey - September 12, 2024

Surf Film Fest gets gnarly. Plus: New York mediums, heroic director returns, and the best Gothic movie in a long while.

Music

Murs and Z-Man revved up Cal Academy’s ‘Nightlife’

D.A. Mission - September 12, 2024

The Cali rappers played the Academy of Sciences' weekly party as part of the 'NightLife Remix: Live Music Series'

Campaign Trail

Live TV mayoral debate shows sharp contrast between Peskin and the others

Tim Redmond - September 12, 2024

Rent control, affordable housing, vicious attacks on the unhoused set clear distinctions in the mayoral race.

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Harris ‘won’ the debate—but ducked the two most important issues

Tim Redmond - September 11, 2024

No real talk of climate change or economic inequality.

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Voters at Madrone bar debate party were (mostly) excited about Harris

Megan Robertson - September 11, 2024

The vice president disappointed many—especially on fracking and Gaza—but also left many energized.

Music

‘You deserve to have a good life’: Animal Prince brings radical retro-pop joy

Marke B. - September 11, 2024

On debut album 'Have Good Dreams,' the Oakland duo brilliantly deploys sweeping orchestration, bracing grooves.

Music

Under the Stars: Allysha Joy articulates the selfless act of love

John-Paul Shiver - September 11, 2024

Plus: Jimetta Rose & the Voices of Creation, Lunar Noon takes on 'Teardrop,' Kevin Morby's festival, more new music

What To Do

Join us for the 11th Annual 48 Hills Gala— discounted tickets going fast!

Marke B. - September 11, 2024

Celebrate truly local, independent media—and spectacular women— Oct. 5, 6pm-9pm, at the San Francisco War Memorial.

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Are the state’s new housing rules an unfunded mandate for San Francisco?

Housing Tim Redmond - September 10, 2024

Is there an good argument that the state needs to pay cities for the RHNA affordable housing goals?

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: California Migration Museum’s Melting Spots map

Best of the Bay Tamara Palmer - September 10, 2024

A guide to the groundbreaking immigrant restaurants and culinary traditions that make San Francisco so delicious.

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Bhangra & Beats Night Market

Best of the Bay Marke B. - September 10, 2024

The Non Stop Bhangra Crew revitalizes downtown with vibrant contemporary Punjabi music, food, and culture.

In peppy ‘Legally Blonde,’ institutional sexism in pink and white

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - September 10, 2024

Ray of Light Theatre casting a Black lead in beloved story adds much-needed diversity, but also some confusion.

Breed holding up money for crucial social services, providers say

City Hall Tim Redmond - September 9, 2024

Supes approved funding for eviction protections and more—but mayor won't release the money, leaving nonprofits in limbo.

Five elements whirled through Chinatown at Edge on the Square arts fest

Art Emily Wilson - September 9, 2024

A vibrant series of community events is showing how 'art is an elemental force that stretches boundaries.'

Best of the Bay 2024 Editor’s Pick: Sean Dorsey Dance Company

Best of the Bay Marke B. - September 9, 2024

Led by Dorsey's ever-expansive vision for trans-queer liberation, the 20-year-old company invites everyone to see themselves on stage.

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Humphry Slocombe’s Secret Breakfast

Best of the Bay Tamara Palmer - September 9, 2024

Influential as it is delicious, the iconic local flavor inspires knock-offs and even a 420 tribute.

Cops don’t always use their cameras—and data shows some very dubious shootings

The Agenda Tim Redmond - September 8, 2024

Plus: Drone surveillance policy, the future of Candlestick Point—and can the Planning Commission even hold a meeting? That's The Agenda for Sept. 9-15

Billionaire-funded mailer sure looks like an ad for Mark Farrell for Mayor

Campaign Trail Tim Redmond - September 5, 2024

Is it legal? Does anyone care? This is the sad state of ethics enforcement in San Francisco today.

Uber and Lyft are undermining public transit, a new study shows

Transportation Tim Redmond - September 5, 2024

UC Davis researchers demonstrate that rideshares don't wean people off cars; they get people off buses and trains.

Good Taste: Local creameries offer Harris-themed election scoop selection

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - September 5, 2024

Smitten and Koolfi bring back memorable flavors from Kamala's VP run.

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