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Supes reject PG&E’s latest attempt to delay public power—but where is Lurie?

The mayor will soon name a PUC general manager, who will need to stand up to PG&E. The future of clean, cheap municipal power hangs in the balance
News + Politics Tim Redmond -
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Live Shots: El Trí brought glittering rock en español power to San Jose

Mexico City rockeros delivered on a 50-year legacy of rebellious chords.
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We need sponsors for our big Gala! Help us survive for another year

Sponsor our annual celebration on October 27 and help us keep local news independent and human-driven!
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Gaza’s MC Abdul on life in the Bay—and a debut album that maps his journey

18-year-old Palestinian rapper learned English listening to Tupac. Now he's dropping 'Day by Day, Shway Shway' on SF's EMPIRE label
Music D'Andre Ball -
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Dance

Popping with hip-hop history, Bounce Back looks to the future of the session

Kevin Madrigal -
Inclusivity-minded dance and party crew celebrates its second anniversary, big boom-bap and local culture-bearers in tow.
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: Brucato Spirits

Adrian Spinelli -
Can a bitter liqueur spark a love affair? The local distillery's brilliant amaro releases will definitely spice up your cocktails
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Campaign Trail

The oligarch, charter school, and GOP ally money behind the attacks on Connie Chan

Tim Redmond -
Abundant Future is funding the hit pieces. Here's who is funding that PAC
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Music

Review: Bratmobile incited thrashing riot grrrl adoration at Bottom of the Hill

Angelique Persails -
A time was had—with surprise guest from San Bruno's punk past and copious Tiger Trap tributes.
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The Agenda

AI operators aren’t slowing down; they are becoming even more of a threat to democracy

Tim Redmond -
Plus: Will Lurie support public power? We will find out this week
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Music

Only connect: Poetic visionary Moor Mother returns to SF Electronic Music Fest

Ronny Kerr -
Polymath producer speaks of Hildegard of Bingen, working with incarcerated women, and new album 'Translations.'
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Contest

Score a pair of tickets to these naughty Folsom Street Fair parties

Marke B. -
Time to get wild with thousands of fellow freaks at the fest's official bacchanals: Hunger, Magnitude, and Deviants
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Movies

‘Lost’ films seen through fresh eyes at Re:Vision Fest

Dennis Harvey -
A fascinating new showcase of restored and rediscovered movies, from 'My Name Ain't Suzie' to 'Lepers & Sex.'
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Music

Our Portola Fest 2026 Hot List

Andrew Brobst and Adrian Spinelli -
Kelela, Shadow, Clearcast... Six picks for the massive upcoming dance music bonanza, courtesy of our on-the-ground correspondents.
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Music

The kids yearn for Weezer

Emma Garcia -
'90s alt-rock stalwarts are attracting legions of young fans; mega-show at Chase Center provided some family bonding time.
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Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2026 Editors’ Pick: San Francisco Trans March

Charles Lewis III -
Despite opportunistic politicos and police violence this year, the steadfast protest has proved that trans folks can win the fight.
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Culture

Grab discount early bird tickets to our big Triple Gala

Marke B. -
On October 27, we celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, 60 years of the Bay Guardian, and 52 years of Best of the Bay. Support us and party!
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Art

Kate Razo’s portraits are anything but by the book

Mary Corbin -
From bookstores and breeding grounds to 'vaginacore acapella rap,' the painter pours life experience into her work.
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Housing

SF is about to run out of affordable housing money—unless Props. I and C pass

Tim Redmond -
Ten years of bond money is spent. The next bond isn't until 2034. Thousands of units will stall if the voters don't approve annual funding
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Mexican favorite Al Pastor Papi ousted by triple rent increase

Tamara Palmer -
Miguel Escobedo's Union Square brick-and-mortar was part of the Vacant to Vibrant program—then the building was sold.
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