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If Trump starts cutting funding to the state and its local government, California will face massive problems—unless Newsom and the Democrats are willing to tax the rich.

Movies

Screen Grabs: ‘Nightbitch’ could use sharper feminist fangs

Dennis Harvey - December 2, 2024

Plus: Driving 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat,' Bay Area legend Barbara Dane's '9 Lives,' animal climate survival in 'Flow,' more movies

Contest

Win free tickets to the Lost Church’s awesome December shows!

Marke B. - December 2, 2024

We've got two pairs of tickets to give away to each of the intimate, independent North Beach venue's final shows of 2024.

The Agenda

The SF Zoo is a mess, new report shows

Tim Redmond - December 1, 2024

Supes to request full audit after study shows the facility is unsafe for its existing animals—and has no business hosting Mayor Breed's pandas.

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In the Trump era, what’s next for DSA?

Opinion Tom Gallagher - December 1, 2024

Bernie Sanders' campaigns helped Democratic Socialists of America expand dramatically; what's the next step?

Live Shots: Loads of cheer (and hot spiced mead) at the Great Dickens Fair

Culture Jon Bauer and Patty Riek - December 1, 2024

Victorian holiday spirit and other seasonal shenanigans fill Cow Palace for the return of this only in SF extravaganza.

This gift guide goes out to all the music lovers

Music John-Paul Shiver - November 29, 2024

Tasty Creem Magazine bundles, Green Apple Books x Fillmore collection, Dub Mission coozies, indie recipes, more for the mavens

Drama Masks: Bizet’s score still blazes in SF Opera’s ‘Carmen’

Stage Review Charles Lewis III - November 28, 2024

Conductor Benjamin Manis barely lets up. Plus: Shotgun Players' 'Thirty-Six' drags young dating scene into spotlight, apps and all.

Pilobolus brings 50+ years of light, heat, and the joy of connection to Berkeley

Dance Lou Fancher - November 26, 2024

'We work more like a lantern than a laser beam,' says artistic director Matt Kent of the welcoming company.

Late legend DJ Blackstone’s record collection being sold to boost local talent

Music Tamara Palmer - November 25, 2024

Vinyl Dreams store's 'Blackstone Friday' kicks off fundraiser for DJ Blackstone Grant, which helps DJs build their careers.

Death by bullying: The fate of an unhoused high school student

Homelessness Tiny - November 25, 2024

Our society teaches that wealth hoarding is admirable, and poor people are something to avoid. Sometimes, that leads to death.

Screen Grabs: Au revoir, French noir—hello, Hole in the Head

Movies Dennis Harvey - November 25, 2024

A flurry of femmes fatales bids adieu to 'The French Had a Name for It,' while horror Hole fest sees many more buckets of blood.

Judge refuses new trial in Tenderloin shooting case where jurors say they wrongly convicted

Crime Tim Redmond - November 24, 2024

Now it's up to the same judge to determine if Jhacorey Wyatt spends more time in jail, or goes home to his family.

Kick off your Turkey Day with a Booty Call

Nightlife Marke B. - November 24, 2024

Juanita More's infamous Wednesday hoedown returns for one night, with Granny in the back and all the trimmings.

In spare strokes, Sandra Wong Orloff takes on big subjects like climate change, gun violence

Art Mary Corbin - November 24, 2024

The Redwood Heights artist dreams of a day when her drawings aren't relevant.

Asian Art Museum summons K-pop nation with fangirl curator and BLACKPINK looks

Art Emily Wilson - November 24, 2024

'Hallyu! The Korean Wave' examines country's massive cultural footprint, from 'Parasite' to 'Gangham Style.'

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