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Wiener’s new housing bill is radically unfair
The senator assumes the private market will solve our problems. That has never worked.
How the Yimbys got slaughtered in the November SF election
It's hard to campaign to be a neighborhood supervisor when you attack neighborhoods.
Campaign Trail
Mar declares victory in D4 as Jessica Ho concedes
Progressives will have seven votes on the Board of Supes.
Campaign Trail
Election winners and losers in SF
A lot of votes still to count, but it looks like a big night for progressives -- and a rough night for Big Tech and Real Estate (and the mayor)
Onstage
Austen, downstairs, in ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly’
Neiry Rojo and Marin Theatre Company cast play off 'Pride & Prejudice' from the servants' point of view.
Party Radar
Party Radar: Cinthie, Orbital, WonderFull 15 …
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Ah Mer Ah Su, Lady Ryan, Norm Talley, Studio 5'4, and more great parties this weekend.
Life is hard. Say yes to that.
As we move toward the end of the year, remember: Even when the options all seem bad, you can still make a good choice.
News + Politics
Special Report: Scenes for the migrant caravan in Tijuana, part 2
“We all cross or nobody crosses.” The migrants are moved, but vow to stick together. Plus: how you can help.
Onstage
Austen, downstairs, in ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly’
Neiry Rojo and Marin Theatre Company cast play off 'Pride & Prejudice' from the servants' point of view.
Party Radar
Party Radar: Cinthie, Orbital, WonderFull 15 …
Ah Mer Ah Su, Lady Ryan, Norm Talley, Studio 5'4, and more great parties this weekend.
Marke B. -
News + Politics
Special Report: Scenes from the migrant caravan in Tijuana, part 1
Anthropologists from UC Berkeley document the treatment of the migrants as they face heavy weather and delays at the border.
News + Politics
Wiener’s new housing bill is radically unfair
The senator assumes the private market will solve our problems. That has never worked.
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Special Report: Scenes for the migrant caravan in Tijuana, part 2
“We all cross or nobody crosses.” The migrants are moved, but vow to stick together. Plus: how you can help.
News + Politics
Special Report: Scenes from the migrant caravan in Tijuana, part 1
Anthropologists from UC Berkeley document the treatment of the migrants as they face heavy weather and delays at the border.
News + Politics
Wiener’s new housing bill is radically unfair
The senator assumes the private market will solve our problems. That has never worked.
Opinion
Beyond Zuckerberg General Hospital
Are philanthropy and charity really solutions to society's problems?
News + Politics
How the Yimbys got slaughtered in the November SF election
It's hard to campaign to be a neighborhood supervisor when you attack neighborhoods.
News + Politics
Should SF allow a tobacco company to operate on Port property?
And should the city be allowing tech-office creep in what used to be an area where light industry could prosper?
News + Politics
When demolition threatens neighborhood merchants
Plus a Rent Board nominee who helps landlords screw tenants and a chance to make Free City College permanent ... that's The Agenda for Dec. 2-9
Foreign Correspondent
Senate tumult reflects popular discontent with Yemen War
International relief organizations consider the conflict the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Now, it seems, the US is paying attention.
News + Politics
The politics of the Milk-Moscone assassinations
The killings undermined a growing progressive/neighborhood movement and put downtown back in power -- for years.
News + Politics
David Campos remembers crossing the border
33 years ago, Campos was one of the kids who Trump is now tear-gassing.
News + Politics
Tell the CPUC: No bailout for PG&E!
Activists organize to speak out at commission meeting Thursday
News + Politics
The reality about Nancy Pelosi …
.... plus questioning the mayor about homelessness, addressing racism in SF hiring, and dealing with the complex issue of conservatorships. That's The Agenda for Nov. 18-25.
News + Politics
SF was totally unprepared for the air-quality crisis
The city failed on so many fronts -- and now it's time for an emergency plan that includes stopping the next PG&E bailout
News + Politics
Protesters demand a Green New Deal
Activists call on Pelosi, Lee to create committee to address the economy and climate change
News + Politics
By the numbers, buying out PG&E makes perfect sense
With the stock collapsing, California could take over the utility, rebuild a safe grid -- and still make money. Try the numbers.
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Arts + Culture
Examined Life
Life is hard. Say yes to that.
As we move toward the end of the year, remember: Even when the options all seem bad, you can still make a good choice.
Onstage
Austen, downstairs, in ‘The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberly’
Neiry Rojo and Marin Theatre Company cast play off 'Pride & Prejudice' from the servants' point of view.
Party Radar
Party Radar: Cinthie, Orbital, WonderFull 15 …
Marke B. -
Ah Mer Ah Su, Lady Ryan, Norm Talley, Studio 5'4, and more great parties this weekend.
Screen Grabs
Screen Grabs: Holiday zombies, wild Youtubers, Japanese classics…
Bitter Melon, The Brood, Roger Ailes doc, German Expressionism, and more coming to cinemas. Read our reviews!
Lit
Fearless artist Keith Haring’s sister tells his tale, for all ages
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Kay Haring's new children's book 'The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing' highlights his vibrant drive for a better world.
All Ears
“Buildings demolished on your cellphone”: Ratskin Records’ experimental resilience
Through Ghost Ship tragedy to 183-song release, Michael Dadonna's label delivers interesting music from diverse players.
Arts Forecast
Arts Forecast: Drag Queens on Ice, Animal Collective, Dear Evan Hansen…
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East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest, Conference of the Birds, Dark Crystal, Kiese Laymon, and more this week
Arts + Culture
Puff: Traveling with your stash
As holidays (and winter vacations) approach, here are some tips for flying around the country with cannabis.
All Ears
After the mudslides, Kendra McKinley’s musical dispatch from ‘Big Sur Island’
For 'Henry Miller Memorial Library Sessions' EP, local singer-songwriter took Joni Mitchell, relative isolation as guides.
Onstage
As a queer POC, El Beh finds joy in playing ‘Mary Poppins’
Actor sees the gently radical side of the classic, class-conscious children's musical character in SF Playhouse production.
Arts
Review: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Volta’ zaps, then entrances
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Gossamer storyline and hypnotic tunes take trademark feats of derring-do in a surprisingly sweet direction.
Party Radar
A decade of pure disco bliss at Go BANG!
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Generation-spanning party that celebrates SF's musical history turns 10 with, yes, a bang.
Music and nightlife
Review: Gas looms through the trees at Recombinant Festival
Wolfgang Voigt's storied ambient project debuts in SF with ethereal Königsforst vibes and earthy visions of erlkings.
Movies
Viggo Mortensen on ‘Green Book,’ personal growth, and racism in America
"You can only cure ignorance through experience" says the star, tipped for an Oscar nomination in his latest movie.
Culture
Capturing Harvey Milk’s martyrdom and living legacy
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From Leo Herrera's stunning photos of the suit he was shot in to the energy of today's housing activists, Milk is remembered 40 years after his murder.
Movies
Short film ‘n95’ documents toxic air disaster in SF
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Cinematographer Jason Joseffer captured the apocalyptic atmosphere of the city during the Camp Fire.
Screen Grabs
Screen Grabs: Lost Landscapes of San Francisco, Roma, The Favourite …
New Italian Cinema Fest, A Day of Silents, Shirkers, more new films in cinemas this week. Read our reviews!
Arts Forecast
Arts Forecast: Mezzanine closing, Taylor Mac, Laurie Anderson, Angela Davis…
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Recombinant Festival, Remembering Harvey Milk, Circus Bela, Vampire Christmas, Night Bloom, more this week
Culture
Forget the Bezos Behemoth: Here’s where to shop local for the holidays
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Keep it indie with SF Etsy's Holiday Emporium, Paradise Vintage Fair, Bayview Makers Mashup Market, the Flower Lady, and more.
Onstage
A rush of that ol’ razzle dazzle in ‘Crazy For You’
High kicks, hijinks, and plenty of Gershwin gold pump up this showbiz tale from Bay Area Musicals.
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News + Politics
Wiener’s new housing bill is radically unfair
The senator assumes the private market will solve our problems. That has never worked.
News + Politics
Special Report: Scenes for the migrant caravan in Tijuana, part 2
“We all cross or nobody crosses.” The migrants are moved, but vow to stick together. Plus: how you can help.
News + Politics
How the Yimbys got slaughtered in the November SF election
It's hard to campaign to be a neighborhood supervisor when you attack neighborhoods.
Opinion
Beyond Zuckerberg General Hospital
Are philanthropy and charity really solutions to society's problems?
Examined Life
Life is hard. Say yes to that.
As we move toward the end of the year, remember: Even when the options all seem bad, you can still make a good choice.
News + Politics
Special Report: Scenes from the migrant caravan in Tijuana, part 1
Anthropologists from UC Berkeley document the treatment of the migrants as they face heavy weather and delays at the border.
Lit
Fearless artist Keith Haring’s sister tells his tale, for all ages
Marke B. -
Kay Haring's new children's book 'The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing' highlights his vibrant drive for a better world.
News + Politics
When demolition threatens neighborhood merchants
Plus a Rent Board nominee who helps landlords screw tenants and a chance to make Free City College permanent ... that's The Agenda for Dec. 2-9
Arts + Culture
Puff: Traveling with your stash
As holidays (and winter vacations) approach, here are some tips for flying around the country with cannabis.
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Best of the Bay 2018: City Living Winners
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Best Street Fair, Best Yoga Studio, Best Bicycle Repair, Best Plumber, Best Pet Grooming, and more