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Is Mayor Breed planning more homeless sweeps?

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 20, 2019

A new, dystopian-sounding holiday program for 'clean streets' has advocates for homeless people nervous.

Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop (Dance Fest) hurray! + more

Arts Forecast Marke B. - November 20, 2019

Agent Orange, Dolly Night, Bay Area Record Fest, Mr. Brightside Indie Ball, Frankie Night, Lil Louie Vega, and lots else to do.

Breed refuses to sign housing bill

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 18, 2019

Haney's legislation charging developers for affordable housing will become law anyway -- but the mayor's message is stunning.

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News + Politics

Is Mayor Breed planning more homeless sweeps?

Tim Redmond - November 20, 2019

A new, dystopian-sounding holiday program for 'clean streets' has advocates for homeless people nervous.

News + Politics

Four years in prison — for driving without a license?

Tim Redmond - November 19, 2019

Oakland man arrested in SF faces long prison term -- despite a jury finding him not guilty of two felonies.

News + Politics

Breed refuses to sign housing bill

Tim Redmond - November 18, 2019

Haney's legislation charging developers for affordable housing will become law anyway -- but the mayor's message is stunning.

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Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop (Dance Fest) hurray! + more

Marke B. - November 20, 2019

Agent Orange, Dolly Night, Bay Area Record Fest, Mr. Brightside Indie Ball, Frankie Night, Lil Louie Vega, and lots else to do.

Movies

Martin Scorsese on ‘The Irishman,’ old friends, and loving Castro Theatre

Joshua Rotter - November 20, 2019

The veteran filmmaker's latest brings together Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesce: He tells us how it all came about.

All Ears

Brittany Howard’s fearless ‘Jaime’ blasts racism’s specter

John-Paul Shiver - November 19, 2019

The Alabama Shakes singer's soul-inferno album confronts uncomfortable truths—and was almost called 'Black Björk'

Is Mayor Breed planning more homeless sweeps?

A new, dystopian-sounding holiday program for 'clean streets' has advocates for homeless people nervous.

News + Politics Tim Redmond - November 20, 2019

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop (Dance Fest) hurray! + more

Agent Orange, Dolly Night, Bay Area Record Fest, Mr. Brightside Indie Ball, Frankie Night, Lil Louie Vega, and lots else to do.

Marke B. - November 20, 2019

Movies

Martin Scorsese on ‘The Irishman,’ old friends, and loving Castro Theatre

The veteran filmmaker's latest brings together Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesce: He tells us how it all came about.

Joshua Rotter - November 20, 2019

News + Politics

Four years in prison — for driving without a license?

Oakland man arrested in SF faces long prison term -- despite a jury finding him not guilty of two felonies.

Tim Redmond - November 19, 2019

All Ears

Brittany Howard’s fearless ‘Jaime’ blasts racism’s specter

The Alabama Shakes singer's soul-inferno album confronts uncomfortable truths—and was almost called 'Black Björk'

John-Paul Shiver - November 19, 2019

News + Politics

Breed refuses to sign housing bill

Haney's legislation charging developers for affordable housing will become law anyway -- but the mayor's message is stunning.

Tim Redmond - November 18, 2019

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Now that’s Italian!

Cinema Italian Style, Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Gay Chorus Deep South, Waves, and more in cinemas this week

Dennis Harvey - November 18, 2019

News + Politics

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

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

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Is Mayor Breed planning more homeless sweeps?

A new, dystopian-sounding holiday program for 'clean streets' has advocates for homeless people nervous.

Tim Redmond - November 20, 2019

News + Politics

Four years in prison — for driving without a license?

Tim Redmond - November 19, 2019

Oakland man arrested in SF faces long prison term -- despite a jury finding him not guilty of two felonies.

News + Politics

Breed refuses to sign housing bill

Tim Redmond - November 18, 2019

Haney's legislation charging developers for affordable housing will become law anyway -- but the mayor's message is stunning.

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.

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

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

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Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop (Dance Fest) hurray! + more

Agent Orange, Dolly Night, Bay Area Record Fest, Mr. Brightside Indie Ball, Frankie Night, Lil Louie Vega, and lots else to do.

Marke B. - November 20, 2019

Movies

Martin Scorsese on ‘The Irishman,’ old friends, and loving Castro Theatre

Joshua Rotter - November 20, 2019

The veteran filmmaker's latest brings together Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesce: He tells us how it all came about.

All Ears

Brittany Howard’s fearless ‘Jaime’ blasts racism’s specter

John-Paul Shiver - November 19, 2019

The Alabama Shakes singer's soul-inferno album confronts uncomfortable truths—and was almost called 'Black Björk'

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Now that’s Italian!

Dennis Harvey - November 18, 2019

Cinema Italian Style, Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Gay Chorus Deep South, Waves, and more in cinemas this week

All Ears

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.

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.

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

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Breed refuses to sign housing bill

Tim Redmond - November 18, 2019

Haney's legislation charging developers for affordable housing will become law anyway -- but the mayor's message is stunning.

News + Politics

Four years in prison — for driving without a license?

Tim Redmond - November 19, 2019

Oakland man arrested in SF faces long prison term -- despite a jury finding him not guilty of two felonies.

News + Politics

Is Mayor Breed planning more homeless sweeps?

Tim Redmond - November 20, 2019

A new, dystopian-sounding holiday program for 'clean streets' has advocates for homeless people nervous.

Movies

Martin Scorsese on ‘The Irishman,’ old friends, and loving Castro Theatre

Joshua Rotter - November 20, 2019

The veteran filmmaker's latest brings together Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesce: He tells us how it all came about.

All Ears

Brittany Howard’s fearless ‘Jaime’ blasts racism’s specter

John-Paul Shiver - November 19, 2019

The Alabama Shakes singer's soul-inferno album confronts uncomfortable truths—and was almost called 'Black Björk'

Arts Forecast

Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop (Dance Fest) hurray! + more

Marke B. - November 20, 2019

Agent Orange, Dolly Night, Bay Area Record Fest, Mr. Brightside Indie Ball, Frankie Night, Lil Louie Vega, and lots else to do.

News + Politics

Nancy Pelosi just announced her retirement

Tim Redmond - December 14, 2018

The deal she cut to remain speaker means she plans to step down in 2022 -- which will set off a wild campaign for one of the most coveted jobs in SF politics.

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

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

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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