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Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music

Music John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2026

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

Save 10% on most tickets and events, and 20% on select packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46 at checkout.

Promotion Marke B. - July 8, 2026

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.

Art Emily Wilson - July 9, 2026

The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong

In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There's a sad lesson here.

City Hall Tim Redmond - July 8, 2026

Humor

Why can’t all that campaign money to to public services?

Joel Schechter - July 8, 2026

The Supreme Court could help us save Muni and public health. Maybe.

Art

Harry Nordlinger’s comics channel chilling dead malls, creepy Chuck E. Cheese

Daniel Bromfield - July 8, 2026

'Spite House' show artist declares, 'The peak empire is behind us, and we're now living in the waste.'

Stage Review

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Charles Lewis III - July 8, 2026

Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!

City Hall

Public bank moves forward

Tim Redmond - July 7, 2026

Supes, 9-2, put measure before the voters. What is up with Sup. Alan Wong?

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What happened to SF’s privacy culture?

Police Ian Firstenberg - July 7, 2026

In just a few years, this city has moved from a leader in surveillance guardrails to a place where we are spied on everywhere, even in gay bars

Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

Art Mary Corbin - July 7, 2026

Provocatively melding stone and soft materials into playful polymorphs, the Oakland artist hopes to spark 'the ability to think differently'

48 Hills wins 9 California Journalism Awards

Culture Marke B. - July 7, 2026

Continuing our Division 7 streak with first place nods in Fine Arts Writing and Video Journalism, plus Health Reporting, Music Writing wins, more

Live Shots: Metric rode the indie sleaze revival to a triumphant return

Music D.A. Mission - July 6, 2026

Old World underground, here we are now: nostalgic anthems, smudged mascara, black tights from Canadian synth stalwarts.

The Chron discovers, sort of, that Wiener’s housing bills are a con

Housing Zelda Bronstein - July 6, 2026

Finally, a story that mentions the real issue: Cities can't force developers to build

Screen Grabs: Famous artists choose their favorite flick (and you can watch)

Movies Dennis Harvey - July 6, 2026

Fraenkel Film Fest links visual arts. Plus: sexy-synthy 'Onda Nova,' poet Mary Oliver doc, Turkish mystery 'Burning Days,' more movies

In a surreal hearing, supes move to cut affordable housing requirements

The Agenda Tim Redmond - July 5, 2026

Plus: A key vote on public power at a diminished Planning Commission, and a dramatic change to 'housing first' policy ... That's The Agenda for July 5-12

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

Music John-Paul Shiver - July 5, 2026

Plus: Jared Mattson and Ruban Nielson bring liminal sounds to Cafe du Nord, Wewantsounds heralds Hadley Caliman, RIP James Blood Ulmer, more.

Why are socialists winning in NYC—but not in ‘progressive’ SF?

Elections Tim Redmond - July 2, 2026

We may not have a Mamdani—yet—but there are hints of change in recent political developments.

BIG WEEK: SF Mime Troupe, Fillmore Jazz Fest, Future of Us, Destiny Muhammad…

Big Week Marke B. - July 2, 2026

UGHmerica the Beautiful, World Cup at the Chapel, Sweater Funk, Limitless Film Series, Ralph's Coffee, Todd Terje, more to do!

Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

Movies Dennis Harvey - July 1, 2026

'Citizen Kane' rides again. Plus: Julie Carmen's colorful career, hilarious 'She's the He,' a Studio Ghibli legend, more movies

In Cuba, blackouts and resilience

Opinion Mark Ginsburg - July 1, 2026

Trump's blockade is taking a terrible toll, but Cubans continue to resist. A report from the Building Relations with Cuban Labor delegation visit.

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Movies

Special 48 Hills discounts on SF Jewish Film Fest tickets and packages

Save 10% on most tickets and events, and 20% on select packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46 at checkout.

Promotion Marke B. - July 8, 2026

Screen Grabs: On America’s birthday, a scathing oligarch slapdown returns

Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’

Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to ‘Maddie’s Secret’

Music

Under the Stars: Sweeping Promises deliver more art-punk brilliance

Plus: Thee Oh Sees veer fabulously 'Off Course,' DUM1 spawns a diamond under drastic circumstances, more music

Music John-Paul Shiver - July 8, 2026

Under the Stars: Oakland’s Satya hits hard and deep with Kodachrome debut ‘Yellow House’

Percussion wizard Carlos Niño feels a sparkling transition

High Sierra Music Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay

Art

‘Slice of the Pie’ serves up bounty of SF’s gallery scene in time of crisis

At Fraenkel, 14 galleries come together to highlight the power of collaboration in a precarious local art moment.

Art Emily Wilson - July 9, 2026

Sculptor Stephanie Robison’s tactile wonders call out ‘squeeze me’

Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

Space Program makes room for local artists to blast off (no jerks, please)

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Housing

The Chron discovers, sort of, that Wiener’s housing bills are a con

Finally, a story that mentions the real issue: Cities can't force developers to build

Housing Zelda Bronstein - July 6, 2026

Lurie and four supes move to cut affordable housing fees for luxury developers

New Melgar-Lurie plan for affordable housing is great; cutting other funding is not

The complete failure of Lurie’s tax cuts for developers on full display at hearing

Politics

The political transformation of Sup. Alan Wong

In just two years, he went from a progressive to a corporate conservative. There's a sad lesson here.

City Hall Tim Redmond - July 8, 2026

In a surreal hearing, supes move to cut affordable housing requirements

Why are socialists winning in NYC—but not in ‘progressive’ SF?

A Friday police riot and a glorious peaceful Sunday for Pride…

Opinion

Why can’t all that campaign money to to public services?

The Supreme Court could help us save Muni and public health. Maybe.

Humor Joel Schechter - July 8, 2026

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Should SF offer sanctuary for the Statue of Liberty?

OPINION: Commissions are about engagement. Abolishing them is a bad idea

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Performance

Drama Masks: SF Mime Troupe marches forth through country’s ‘Wreckage’

Religious prurience meets the surveillance state in company's latest free show. Happy Birthday, America!

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - July 8, 2026

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