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Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

'I’ll do all I can to create work that inspires a message of togetherness,' says airbrush and charcoal artist.

Art Mary Corbin - June 22, 2026

Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics

20-year tradition filled North Beach with smiles, smack of balls, and players from San Mateo, Alameda County, and SF.

Sports Emma Garcia - June 22, 2026

This week, the public gets to weigh in on the brutal Lurie budget cuts

Plus: Charter amendments for housing, a public bank, and more mayoral power. That's The Agenda for June 21-28

The Agenda Tim Redmond - June 21, 2026

Wiener starts November race by attacking Chan, setting the tone for what could be a nasty five months

Chan says the magic words Wiener avoids—taxes on the rich—as the fall race starts to shape up

Campaign Trail Tim Redmond - June 21, 2026

Environment

More Hunters Point toxic clean-up mess: ‘surprise’ radiological material discovered in a cabinet

Tom Molanphy - June 21, 2026

Officials grilled at latest meeting on disaster, and a Lick Wilmerding High School senior takes up fight for justice.

Music

Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar

John-Paul Shiver - June 19, 2026

... and a techno originator flies us to Tokyo. Plus: New foamboy, Omar remixed, Broken Social Scene's tender missives, more

Food & Drink

Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer

Tamara Palmer - June 19, 2026

Spoons up for old-fashioned scoops, Japanese soft serve, and Chinese froyo.

Movies

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Pam Grady - June 19, 2026

From a music video to a YA book to now a movie, the first-time director has blown up her story of young queer love and discovery.

Housing

Planning Commission sides with mayor on cutting fees for affordable housing

Tim Redmond - June 18, 2026

The vote, of course, was 4-2. But Lurie has backed down on charging more for arguments in the ballot handbook.

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What To Do

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

Marke B. - June 18, 2026

Free and fabulous! Our annual fundraiser and Pride party is back with dancing, drag, drinks, and a hot pulled pork (and veggie!) menu.

Housing

Lurie and four supes move to cut affordable housing fees for luxury developers

Tim Redmond - June 17, 2026

Planning Commission to consider plan that city data shows will not lead to any new housing construction

Music

Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers

Joshua Rotter - June 17, 2026

'We're just getting up there and blowing it out,' says renowned Pride Fest act, who count Rob Halford and Sebastian Bach as fans.

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Love will literally tear us apart

Charles Lewis III - June 17, 2026

Greek classics 'Bacchae' from Bard Theatre and 'Elektra' at SF Opera prove bloody and loud. Plus: Gay Men's Chorus did Dolly.

Art

Space Program makes room for local artists to blast off (no jerks, please)

Emily Wilson - June 17, 2026

A former warehouse in Dogpatch provides studio residencies in a city starved for affordable creative spaces.

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City Hall

Lurie wants to make ballot arguments too expensive for small campaigns

Tim Redmond - June 16, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Dramatic increase in fees would help big-money and undermine grassroots groups. It goes before the supes Wednesday.

Movies

Lilly Wachowski on 30 years of ‘Bound,’ trans revolution, and Nazis snatching ‘The Matrix’

Joshua Rotter - June 16, 2026

'We had reservations back then about speaking about our art because we were both closeted trans women,' says filmmaker, appearing at Frameline.

Movies

Gay by the Bay and zero f*cks: Frameline digs up local film scene classics

Pam Grady - June 16, 2026

For 50th year, LGBTQ+ film fest goes deep with beloved landmarks, hot-hot shorts, and underground delights.

Fashion

Nymphia Wind’s gorgeous gowns told a resilient story at Asian Art Museum

Chloe Yang - June 16, 2026

'Drag Race' winner spoke about her exquisite creations, combining ancient motifs with fierce representation (bananas included).

Music

Oh, you’re in a giant ska band? Voluntary Hazing is laughing too

John-Paul Shiver - June 15, 2026

Crowd favorite 12-piece kicks off first national tour at Bottom of the Hill—bring your shutter shades.

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Featured

Esteban Samayoa’s art reflects deep love for—and survival of—East Bay community

Bay Area firefighters hit sunny streets for stickball Olympics

This week, the public gets to weigh in on the brutal Lurie budget cuts

Wiener starts November race by attacking Chan, setting the tone for what could be a nasty five months

More Hunters Point toxic clean-up mess: ‘surprise’ radiological material discovered in a cabinet

Under the Stars: A house music master takes us back to Zanzibar

Good Taste: New frozen treat shops are ready for SF summer

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Planning Commission sides with mayor on cutting fees for affordable housing

Pullin’ Pork for Pride returns to The Castro!

Lurie and four supes move to cut affordable housing fees for luxury developers

Dirty queens done dirt cheap: GayC/DC hits with queer ‘refresh’ of classic rockers

Drama Masks: Love will literally tear us apart

Space Program makes room for local artists to blast off (no jerks, please)

Lurie wants to make ballot arguments too expensive for small campaigns

Lilly Wachowski on 30 years of ‘Bound,’ trans revolution, and Nazis snatching ‘The Matrix’

Gay by the Bay and zero f*cks: Frameline digs up local film scene classics

Nymphia Wind’s gorgeous gowns told a resilient story at Asian Art Museum

Oh, you’re in a giant ska band? Voluntary Hazing is laughing too

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