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Supes want to crack down on massage businesses
Both therapeutic massage outlets and sex-worker advocates oppose measure by Sup. Katy Tang
Two big (and environmentally awful) projects — and a step toward saving the Mission
Plus: Should private buses used the Muni-only lanes? That's The Agenda for Oct. 15-21
Campaign Trail
New study says rent control doesn’t discourage new housing
USC researchers say the data shows that Prop. 10 wouldn't stifle housing production. That's a direct challenge to the real-estate industry campaign
Campaign Trail
Gascon will step down — but who will step up?
The district attorney was facing a political squeeze and in serious trouble. So now will the progressives find a candidate?
Arts + Culture
Join us Thursday, October 18, for live music and pre-election cheer
Marke B. -
The Deadliners headline a neighborly fundraiser for 48 Hills—and a shot of energy as we face the midterms!
Onstage
Pucks to plays: Former hockey pro brings drama to Magic Theatre
As 'The Resting Place' opens, playwright Ashlin Halfnight compares the teamwork of contact sports to the stage.
Supes want to crack down on massage businesses
Both therapeutic massage outlets and sex-worker advocates oppose measure by Sup. Katy Tang
News + Politics
Two big (and environmentally awful) projects — and a step toward saving the Mission
Plus: Should private buses used the Muni-only lanes? That's The Agenda for Oct. 15-21
News + Politics
The neighborhood case for Proposition 10
The measure would restore local control to cities, who can address their housing needs
Arts + Culture
Join us Thursday, October 18, for live music and pre-election cheer
The Deadliners headline a neighborly fundraiser for 48 Hills—and a shot of energy as we face the midterms!
Marke B. -
Onstage
Pucks to plays: Former hockey pro brings drama to Magic Theatre
As 'The Resting Place' opens, playwright Ashlin Halfnight compares the teamwork of contact sports to the stage.
Party Radar
Party Radar: El Rio’s 40th, Bardot-A-Go-Go, Juliana Huxtable …
Mercury Soul, Breakbot, Daedelus, Aurora Halal, more. Plus: updates on Elbo Room, SFPD's hip-hop crackdown, and Halloween.
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Supes want to crack down on massage businesses
Both therapeutic massage outlets and sex-worker advocates oppose measure by Sup. Katy Tang
News + Politics
Two big (and environmentally awful) projects — and a step toward saving the Mission
Plus: Should private buses used the Muni-only lanes? That's The Agenda for Oct. 15-21
News + Politics
The neighborhood case for Proposition 10
The measure would restore local control to cities, who can address their housing needs
Arts + Culture
Join us Thursday, October 18, for live music and pre-election cheer
Marke B. -
The Deadliners headline a neighborly fundraiser for 48 Hills—and a shot of energy as we face the midterms!
Campaign Trail
New study says rent control doesn’t discourage new housing
USC researchers say the data shows that Prop. 10 wouldn't stifle housing production. That's a direct challenge to the real-estate industry campaign
News + Politics
Prop. C: The battle for the soul of San Francisco
It's the oligarchy vs. the community and the people as we head to the ballot
News + Politics
Breed’s opposition to Prop. C shows she’s on the side of big business
And her statement defending her position is based on inaccurate Chamber of Commerce talking points
Foreign Correspondent
Assassination of Philippine leader 35 years ago holds lessons for today
Aquino's death set in place a people's revolution in a country once again controlled by an authoritarian ruler.
News + Politics
BREAKING: 2,500 Marriott workers go on strike
Massive walkout by Local 2 members will go on 'until we have the contract we deserve,' union leader says
News + Politics
DeShawn Patton sentenced to state prison
All-White 'anti-crime' group pushes hard time for 21-year-old who was headed for supervised probation
Campaign Trail
Gascon will step down — but who will step up?
The district attorney was facing a political squeeze and in serious trouble. So now will the progressives find a candidate?
Campaign Trail
Big donor supports GOP Senate campaign, Lindsey Graham … and Jessica Ho, Sonja Trauss, and Christine Johnson
Some question the role of Diane Wilsey in pushing the GOP agenda -- and promoting three SF supervisor candidates
The Agenda
Who supports real rent control — and environmental justice in Bayview?
Plus: Do we need Whole Foods or housing on Jackson and Van Ness? That's The Agenda for Oct. 1 to Oct. 7
News + Politics
Rape Culture and the Kavanaugh hearings
Even in 2018, survivors of sexual assault can't get justice -- on any stage
News + Politics
No job loss from Prop. C — but plenty of benefits
Report by city economist directly contradicts the Chamber of Commerce, shows that Prop. C will reduce homelessness and improve the city's business climate
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Arts + Culture
Arts + Culture
The Doormat Division: Down go the Titanics …
The latest installment of the worst teams in the worst league in America
Arts + Culture
Join us Thursday, October 18, for live music and pre-election cheer
Marke B. -
The Deadliners headline a neighborly fundraiser for 48 Hills—and a shot of energy as we face the midterms!
Onstage
Pucks to plays: Former hockey pro brings drama to Magic Theatre
As 'The Resting Place' opens, playwright Ashlin Halfnight compares the teamwork of contact sports to the stage.
Party Radar
Party Radar: El Rio’s 40th, Bardot-A-Go-Go, Juliana Huxtable …
Marke B. -
Mercury Soul, Breakbot, Daedelus, Aurora Halal, more. Plus: updates on Elbo Room, SFPD's hip-hop crackdown, and Halloween.
Arts Forecast
Arts Forecast: Behold, the mighty Litquake!
Marke B. -
Plus: Open Studios, Forbidden Futures, Treasure Island Music Fest, Street Food Fest, Moby Dick Marathon, more
Movies
Rupert Everett on ‘Happy Prince,’ gay victories, and Oscar Wilde’s schlong
The actor details his journey to bring Wilde's story to the screen—and the history that happened along the way.
Onstage
Chekhov, with some curveballs, in Cutting Ball’s ‘Uncle Vanya’
Actors aloft, hanging mics, and George Saulnier as a funny Uncle in the latest reimagining of the classic play
All Ears
Old school Chinatown funk? 50 years of Jest Jammin’ with Rev. Norman Fong
From the turbulent, racist '60s to next week's Chinatown CDC fundraiser, the band keeps the Motown hits coming.
Arts + Culture
The Doormat Division, Week 5
Some surprising new losers, and some old faves, in the race to be the worst team in the worst sports league in the US
Arts + Culture
Screen Grabs: Free Solo, Arab Film Fest, Studio 54…
Greek Film Festival, Tea With Dames, The Happy Prince, First Man, and more films in cinemas this week. Read our reviews.
Onstage
ACT’s ‘Sweat’ asks: When does class solidarity end and racism begin?
Lynn Nottage's sensational play doesn't flinch from showing how decisions of distant capitalists slice deeply into workers' lives.
Puff
Need a little lift? Meet the local queen of microdosing
Marcia Gagliardi's Mymilligram.com introduces low-dose, high quality products to the canna-curious—including her mom.
Onstage
25 cheers for the Kinsey Sicks!
Marke B. -
SF's dragapella beauty-shop quartet celebrates a quarter century of tart political wit—and bids farewell to Rachel.
Culture
Transgender rights battle continues, on Trump’s rocky ground
Transgender Law Center's Kris Hayashi speaks about continued challenges and recent triumphs at Berkeley's 'Uncharted' ideas fest.
Arts + Culture
Doormat Division, Week 4
We give you the worst results in the worst sports league in the world
All Ears
The Mekons’ Sally Timms twangs in to support Community Land Trust
Country-punk legend speaks out about musical politics, joins bandmate Jon Langford for special Thu/4 benefit.
Onstage
Power, corruption, and lust: A timely ‘Tosca’ at SF Opera
Bread and Puppet Theater veteran Shawna Lucey drew on years in Russia to direct latest staging of Puccini classic.
Culture
‘Uncharted’ fills Berkeley with adventurous voices
Producers of sixth annual 'Festival of Ideas' revel in unusual juxtapositions and unexpected directions.
All Ears
Hold, please, for Text Me Records
Local label honcho Patrick Brown on his eclectic roster, collaborative DIY model, and the lasting influence of Soulja Boy
Screen Grabs
Screen Grabs: Mill Valley, SF Dance, Drunken Film Fests ….
FU: Filmmakers delight, Calling All Earthlings, tributes to Satjajit Ray and Antonio Lopez, Queercore, more new films
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News + Politics
Two big (and environmentally awful) projects — and a step toward saving the Mission
Plus: Should private buses used the Muni-only lanes? That's The Agenda for Oct. 15-21
News + Politics
The neighborhood case for Proposition 10
The measure would restore local control to cities, who can address their housing needs
Campaign Trail
New study says rent control doesn’t discourage new housing
USC researchers say the data shows that Prop. 10 wouldn't stifle housing production. That's a direct challenge to the real-estate industry campaign
Campaign Trail
Prop. C will define progressive politics in SF
Homeless funding (along with state rent-control measure) pits tenants and community groups against landlords and Chamber of Commerce—and local officials will have to pick a side.
Onstage
Pucks to plays: Former hockey pro brings drama to Magic Theatre
As 'The Resting Place' opens, playwright Ashlin Halfnight compares the teamwork of contact sports to the stage.
Arts + Culture
Join us Thursday, October 18, for live music and pre-election cheer
Marke B. -
The Deadliners headline a neighborly fundraiser for 48 Hills—and a shot of energy as we face the midterms!
News + Politics
Supes want to crack down on massage businesses
Both therapeutic massage outlets and sex-worker advocates oppose measure by Sup. Katy Tang
News + Politics
Breed’s opposition to Prop. C shows she’s on the side of big business
And her statement defending her position is based on inaccurate Chamber of Commerce talking points
News + Politics
Prop. C: The battle for the soul of San Francisco
It's the oligarchy vs. the community and the people as we head to the ballot