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Should a developer lawyer be on the Planning Commission?

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 17, 2019

Plus: Taxing vacant storefronts, controlling new technology before it takes over the sidewalks, and housing issues in D4: That's The Agenda for Nov. 18-24

Already, Chesa Boudin is getting attacked in the press

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 13, 2019

Red-baiting starts before the new DA even takes office -- both nationally and in the Chron.

SF could have a public bank by 2020

News + Politics Jeantelle Laberinto - November 12, 2019

Fewer introduces bill to move city's funds out of Wall Street and into a local institution that would fund affordable housing, small business.

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News + Politics

Should a developer lawyer be on the Planning Commission?

Tim Redmond - November 17, 2019

Plus: Taxing vacant storefronts, controlling new technology before it takes over the sidewalks, and housing issues in D4: That's The Agenda for Nov. 18-24

Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent: A New Arab Spring in Lebanon and Iraq

Reese Erlich - November 16, 2019

Once again, people in the Middle East want democratic reforms and an end to corruption and foreign domination

News + Politics

OPINION: Is SF General Hospital ready for a disaster? I fear not.

Christa Duran - November 14, 2019

A trauma nurse explains the dangerous staffing shortage at the region's only Level One trauma center.

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Kumail’s ‘Yasmin’ tunes into a celestial radio show

John-Paul Shiver - November 17, 2019

A lush mood-board of seductive beats from Bombay to Istanbul, on the wide-ranging producer's latest.

Music and nightlife

Defying genre, Pursuit Grooves flies high with ‘Bess’

John-Paul Shiver - November 15, 2019

Inspired by Black female daredevil Bess Coleman, the electronic musician's latest album proves "there's music for every mood."

Music and nightlife

Honoring a queer anti-establishment harpsichordist

Marke B. - November 14, 2019

30 years after Scott Ross's death from AIDS, an acolyte recreates one of the revolutionary musician's recitals.

Should a developer lawyer be on the Planning Commission?

Plus: Taxing vacant storefronts, controlling new technology before it takes over the sidewalks, and housing issues in D4: That's The Agenda for Nov. 18-24

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 17, 2019

All Ears

Kumail’s ‘Yasmin’ tunes into a celestial radio show

A lush mood-board of seductive beats from Bombay to Istanbul, on the wide-ranging producer's latest.

John-Paul Shiver - November 17, 2019

Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent: A New Arab Spring in Lebanon and Iraq

Once again, people in the Middle East want democratic reforms and an end to corruption and foreign domination

Reese Erlich - November 16, 2019

Music and nightlife

Defying genre, Pursuit Grooves flies high with ‘Bess’

Inspired by Black female daredevil Bess Coleman, the electronic musician's latest album proves "there's music for every mood."

John-Paul Shiver - November 15, 2019

News + Politics

OPINION: Is SF General Hospital ready for a disaster? I fear not.

A trauma nurse explains the dangerous staffing shortage at the region's only Level One trauma center.

Christa Duran - November 14, 2019

Campaign Trail

Sup. Brown concedes in D5 election

With campaign now over, Preston prepares to take office -- and to run again in 12 months.

Tim Redmond - November 14, 2019

Music and nightlife

Honoring a queer anti-establishment harpsichordist

30 years after Scott Ross's death from AIDS, an acolyte recreates one of the revolutionary musician's recitals.

Marke B. - November 14, 2019

Onstage

With women at its center, ‘Amaluna’ sparkles and charms

Sporting classical influences and jaw-dropping feats, Cirque du Soleil's latest is an inspiring fantasy.

Elaine Elinson - November 14, 2019

News + Politics

Already, Chesa Boudin is getting attacked in the press

Red-baiting starts before the new DA even takes office -- both nationally and in the Chron.

Tim Redmond - November 13, 2019

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Should a developer lawyer be on the Planning Commission?

Plus: Taxing vacant storefronts, controlling new technology before it takes over the sidewalks, and housing issues in D4: That's The Agenda for Nov. 18-24

Tim Redmond - November 17, 2019

Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent: A New Arab Spring in Lebanon and Iraq

Reese Erlich - November 16, 2019

Once again, people in the Middle East want democratic reforms and an end to corruption and foreign domination

News + Politics

OPINION: Is SF General Hospital ready for a disaster? I fear not.

Christa Duran - November 14, 2019

A trauma nurse explains the dangerous staffing shortage at the region's only Level One trauma center.

Campaign Trail

Sup. Brown concedes in D5 election

Tim Redmond - November 14, 2019

With campaign now over, Preston prepares to take office -- and to run again in 12 months.

News + Politics

Already, Chesa Boudin is getting attacked in the press

Tim Redmond - November 13, 2019

Red-baiting starts before the new DA even takes office -- both nationally and in the Chron.

News + Politics

SF could have a public bank by 2020

Jeantelle Laberinto - November 12, 2019

Fewer introduces bill to move city's funds out of Wall Street and into a local institution that would fund affordable housing, small business.

News + Politics

Gay Chadian immigrant detained by ICE caught in asylum limbo

Peter Lawrence Kane - November 12, 2019

Chad just criminalized homosexuality—will US send Oumar, who has lived and worked here for a decade, into danger?

News + Politics

Two big victories for tenants at Midtown apartments

Natalia Kresich - November 11, 2019

Developer is out, demolition is off the table -- and a new supervisor could bring rent control back to the Western Addition complex.

Campaign Trail

The future of SF politics

Tim Redmond - November 10, 2019

Is young, diverse, progressive -- and winning. The mayor doesn't seem to have noticed. Plus: taxing landlords who leave property vacant. That's The Agenda for Nov. 11-17

Campaign Trail

Preston, Boudin are winners as vote-count nears finish

Tim Redmond - November 9, 2019

Stunning victories for progressive candidates are also major losses for Mayor Breed.

Campaign Trail

Boudin now in the lead, Preston still ahead

Tim Redmond - November 8, 2019

It's down to the provisional ballots and the progressives are in front.

Exclusive

Special report: Bay Area academics visit Kurds in Northern Syria

Reese Erlich - November 8, 2019

Expedition connected with Rojava citizens in months before Turkey's devastating invasion. Exclusive photos by Beth LaBerge

News + Politics

Community groups demand equity agenda in choice of new planning director

Tim Redmond - November 7, 2019

Activists demand a dramatic change in the direction of planning policy; will the mayor respond?

Campaign Trail

Late ballots break in progressive direction

Tim Redmond - November 7, 2019

Dean Preston now leads by 35 votes. Chesa Boudin has picked up enough that if the trend continues with the remaining votes, he will be very close.

Campaign Trail

Latest ballots are trending conservative

Tim Redmond - November 6, 2019

Today's results put Brown up by 88 votes and Loftus up by 2,205. There are 70,000 votes to count, so it's way to early to draw conclusions.

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The Agenda, Campaign Trail, Opinion, Foreign Correspondent, Tenant Troubles

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Arts + Culture

All Ears

Kumail’s ‘Yasmin’ tunes into a celestial radio show

A lush mood-board of seductive beats from Bombay to Istanbul, on the wide-ranging producer's latest.

John-Paul Shiver - November 17, 2019

Music and nightlife

Defying genre, Pursuit Grooves flies high with ‘Bess’

John-Paul Shiver - November 15, 2019

Inspired by Black female daredevil Bess Coleman, the electronic musician's latest album proves "there's music for every mood."

Music and nightlife

Honoring a queer anti-establishment harpsichordist

Marke B. - November 14, 2019

30 years after Scott Ross's death from AIDS, an acolyte recreates one of the revolutionary musician's recitals.

Onstage

With women at its center, ‘Amaluna’ sparkles and charms

Elaine Elinson - November 14, 2019

Sporting classical influences and jaw-dropping feats, Cirque du Soleil's latest is an inspiring fantasy.

Arts + Culture

Arts Forecast: And here’s the real kicker…

Marke B. - November 13, 2019

'Stomp' still stomps. Plus: Lavender Country, Cuban neon, Recombinant Fest, Patrick Cowley, a drag 'The Wall,' more.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Three of the year’s best dramas and more

Dennis Harvey - November 13, 2019

It's that time of year when "serious" films get wide release—and here are some of the best ones you'll see.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Two major docs on devastating scandals

Dennis Harvey - November 12, 2019

Engrossing, enraging films look at Olympics sexual abuse tragedy, National Enquirer's protection of Trump

All Ears

The lo-fi psych-pop joys of Still Woozy

Joshua Rotter - November 11, 2019

'Being an artist is almost like being a curator of your favorite things,' says the Oakland-born sensation, performing at New Parish.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: French noir to vintage punk, a week of retro gems

Dennis Harvey - November 11, 2019

A little sci-fi, a little fetish comedy, and more to take you back in cinemas.

Culture

Fog City News celebrates 20 years of great reads (and sweet treats)

Marke B. - November 7, 2019

The newsstand and chocolate shop is a perennial "Best of' with its blend of nostalgia and sophistication. What's the secret?

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Two movies for grown-ups at the multiplex

Dennis Harvey - November 7, 2019

Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman' and 'Shining'-update 'Doctor Sleep' don't aim their ambitions at the usual target market.

All Ears

Son Little’s gritty takes on vintage R&B run deep

John-Paul Shiver - November 6, 2019

The Californian dips into gospel, rock, and blues for a fresh sound that will surely shake a hip or two.

Culture

Marina Times editor freaks out about diversity

Peter Lawrence Kane - November 6, 2019

Attack on the Chron's new food writer reaches peak 'OK Boomer' with incoherent yet riveting Twitter meltdown.

Music and nightlife

Local musicians step up to ‘Blanket the Homeless’

Marke B. - November 5, 2019

With double-album and concert, producer Scott Mickelson recruits an all-star roster to assist in direct acton during crisis.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: South Asian cinema, transgender visions, amateur porn…

Dennis Harvey - November 4, 2019

Three diverse festivals open up. Plus: Soviets and Surrealists, Synonyms, Collisions, more in cinemas this week.

Lit

Red-hot but clear-eyed, Flea recounts his youth in ‘Acid for the Children’

Joshua Rotter - November 4, 2019

Legendary bassist and actor recalls childhood, punk, and early Chili Peppers days—and ditches anger for forgiveness.

Music and nightlife

At Dirtybird Campout, chasing summer’s waggling tail-feather

Peter Lawrence Kane - November 4, 2019

20 years in, SF-based techno label still throws an exceptional festival, 'White Clawdes' and all.

All Ears

Fierce rock energy at Miss June’s ‘Bad Luck Party’

John-Paul Shiver - November 2, 2019

New Zealand four-piece moves through pop-punk, no wave, and noise with an acerbic Riot Grrrl slant.

In Arts + Culture

All Ears, Arts Forecast, Dance, Examined Life, Lit, Movies, Nightlife, Onstage, Party Radar, Puff, Screen Grabs, Sports

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Already, Chesa Boudin is getting attacked in the press

Tim Redmond - November 13, 2019

Red-baiting starts before the new DA even takes office -- both nationally and in the Chron.

News + Politics

Should a developer lawyer be on the Planning Commission?

Tim Redmond - November 17, 2019

Plus: Taxing vacant storefronts, controlling new technology before it takes over the sidewalks, and housing issues in D4: That's The Agenda for Nov. 18-24

Foreign Correspondent

Foreign Correspondent: A New Arab Spring in Lebanon and Iraq

Reese Erlich - November 16, 2019

Once again, people in the Middle East want democratic reforms and an end to corruption and foreign domination

News + Politics

OPINION: Is SF General Hospital ready for a disaster? I fear not.

Christa Duran - November 14, 2019

A trauma nurse explains the dangerous staffing shortage at the region's only Level One trauma center.

Campaign Trail

Sup. Brown concedes in D5 election

Tim Redmond - November 14, 2019

With campaign now over, Preston prepares to take office -- and to run again in 12 months.

Music and nightlife

Honoring a queer anti-establishment harpsichordist

Marke B. - November 14, 2019

30 years after Scott Ross's death from AIDS, an acolyte recreates one of the revolutionary musician's recitals.

News + Politics

Two big victories for tenants at Midtown apartments

Natalia Kresich - November 11, 2019

Developer is out, demolition is off the table -- and a new supervisor could bring rent control back to the Western Addition complex.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: A bounty of international film fests

Dennis Harvey - October 15, 2019

Filipino, Greek, United Nations, and SF Shorts fests highlight world cinema. Plus: Parasite, The Lighthouse, The King, more.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Three of the year’s best dramas and more

Dennis Harvey - November 13, 2019

It's that time of year when "serious" films get wide release—and here are some of the best ones you'll see.

Foreign Correspondent

What’s really going on in Hong Kong

Reese Erlich - July 12, 2019

Protestors flooded the streets this June, but the roots of the conflict between the island and mainland China run deep.

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