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This attitude in Breed's administration of accepting low-level sleaze is undermining faith in government and nonprofits, and that's a serious threat to all of us.

Nightlife

Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom 2024 parties

Marke B. - September 26, 2024

Dommy Mommy, Daddy Daycare, Horse Meat Disco, Honey Dijon, Dirty Boots, Forced Femme, Head Games... It's all happening, people!

Opinion

City College is depriving students of educational opportunities

Rick Baum - September 25, 2024

So many classes have been cut that it's becoming way too difficult for students to get their degrees. It's a serious crisis

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Is Kamala Harris a Yimby? Not if you read her actual housing plans

Opinion Calvin Welch - September 25, 2024

The Harris platform calls for huge government spending on affordable housing—along with strict market regulation.

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive

Best of the Bay Lou Fancher - September 25, 2024

This world-class treasure trove of film and other creative forms is the true work of art.

Tenderpunk polymath Illuminati Hotties: ‘My program keeps me from freaking out’

Music Zack Ruskin - September 25, 2024

Prominent SoCal musician-engineer-producer Sarah Tudzin unplugged in Joshua Tree to polish latest album 'Power.'

Fearless sexual activist Peaches straddles Portola Music Fest and Folsom Street Fair

Music Joshua Rotter - September 25, 2024

Queer feminist electro musician returns to SF—home of her hero Annie Sprinkle—for three shows this weekend.

Good Taste: Wheeling through the best debuts at SF Cheese Fest

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - September 24, 2024

Local fromagers packed the Ferry Building with new delights, like triple crème brie with truffles and grape-leaf wrapped Gefen.

Under the Stars: Patti Smith in conversation, Jamie xx in waves, Hardly Strictly in view

Music John-Paul Shiver - September 24, 2024

Plus: Kraak & Smaak and Dani Offline light up Rickshaw Stop, Lou Hayter surprises, Lydia Dawn arrives. Music news!

Environmental groups plead with supes to block SF’s dangerous lawsuit against the EPA

Environment Tim Redmond - September 24, 2024

Packed hearing puts pressure on board to act—but what can the supes do, and what comes next?

Clearing the cobwebs from ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ at Center Rep

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - September 24, 2024

With a Tim Burton-esque set and cast stuffed with oddballs, the 1941 murder 'mystery' has almost too much life.

Win tickets to see synth band Incredible Change on Friday—and they’ll buy your first drink!

Contest Marke B. - September 24, 2024

Irresistible local synth-pop combo comes to Kilowatt during Portola Fest weekend—and we want you to go.

A mysterious illness led Mona Chiang to the easel. Now, she paints her own way

Art Mary Corbin - September 24, 2024

Berkeley artist urges healing through creativity and freedom from restrictions : 'Just make art and laugh.'

Best of the Bay 2024 Editors’ Pick: Blandina Farley

Best of the Bay Dorothy Odonnell - September 24, 2024

A most colorful tour guide acquaints all comers with the neighborhood she's made home since the '70s.

Margaret Fisher at Other Minds: How do you choreograph for autonomous cellos?

Dance Marke B. - September 23, 2024

Legendary dance-maker guides us through her work for Trimpin's 'Cello Quartet' at upcoming experimental music festival.

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