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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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The dangerous fantasy of upzoning

Politicians pretend to be doing something, while they refuse to address the real housing crisis.
Housing Fernando Marti -
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Appeal in Epps manslaughter case could put DA’s ethics on trial

Verdict against editor and filmmaker based on dubious evidence—and if it goes to appeal, defense may raise issues of prosecutorial misconduct
Crime Tim Redmond -
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Tip-top tomes: Our favorite books of 2025

Oakland community history, knockout African folklore, Julian Brave Noisecat's debut. Here's what got us through the year
Lit Lou Fancher -
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Phoenix Hotel goes out with a bang—and More!—on New Year’s Eve

Nightlife legends Juanita More! and DJ David Harness bid adieu to one of the city's wildest venues.
Nightlife Marke B. -
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Gaming

Turbulence around Gaming Developers Conference rebrand reflects changing industry

Leah Isobel -
Mega-event becomes 'festival' and offers luxe ticket packages amid AI boom and bust of industry layoffs.
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Music

Under the Stars: Karl Denson’s ‘Sexy 69th’ is your post-holiday treat

John-Paul Shiver -
Plus: Michael Shannon's R.E.M. tribute, Jamaica's Sister Nancy links with Fake Fruit, Newcleus brings back '80s boombox mastery, more.
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The Agenda

Delivery drones in the skies above SF?

Tim Redmond -
Plus: A rally to stop school closures. That's The Agenda for Dec. 14-21.
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Onstage

Live Shots: Circus Bella brings warm cheer (and super stunts)

Jon Bauer and Patty Riek -
Local troupe's latest show "Starlight: Winter Circus Spectacular" is unadulterated expression of joy and flexibility.
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City Hall

Under Lurie, affordability is in free fall

Tim Redmond -
Rents are up. Muni fares are up. Evictions are up. Will this be the next big issue in San Francisco, as it was in New York?
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Contest

Win a pair of tickets to Berner’s Cookies Christmas and FISHER

Marke B. -
Go see a banging show on us. Here's how to enter.
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Onstage

Hop in the ‘Holiday Gaiety’ slay with Adore Delano and Sasha Allen

Joshua Rotter -
Adorable 'Drag Race' and 'The Voice' couple joins SF Symphony for annual musical treat—and radiates deep tenderness.
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Art

‘Look, Mommy—blue people!’ Catherine Wagner sapphirizes 500 Capp

Emily Wilson -
She fills fellow artist David Ireland's house with cerulean hues, drawing out a long-held, colorful conversation.
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City Hall

Lurie’s Charter Reform working group is not remotely a ‘broad group of experts’

Tim Redmond -
Panel is dominated by billionaire-funded and big-business groups and the rest of the city is mostly left out
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Big Week

BIG WEEK: Black Holiday Market, Drag Story Hour, Psychedelic Puppets, Tiny Chef…

Marke B. -
Spanish Harlem Orchestra, G|O|D|W|A|F|F|L|E||N|O|I|S|E||P|A|N|C|A|K|E|S, Bored Lord, 'My Undesirable Friends,' more to do
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Movie Reviews

Screen Grabs: On the lam with excellent ‘The Secret Agent’

Dennis Harvey -
Plus: Harrowing account of Russian press crackdown in 'My Undesirable Friends' and gay rural Indian romance in 'Cactus Pears'
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Stage Review

Drama Masks: Joy to ‘The Golden Girls,’ the ladies reign

Charles Lewis III -
They're back and full of cheer. Plus: 'Amalia y la vida de las cosas' weaves a Wonderland from humble materials.
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Culture

Our hyperlocal, last-minute, super-cute gift guide has you covered

Marke B. -
Who needs the Internet when you've got these awesome local gifts at hand, perfect for parties or presents.
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Housing

The creepy sleeping pods might not even be legal

Tim Redmond -
Apartment bidding wars are a problem, too—and the city can put an end to it
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Michael Mina can keep a secret

Tamara Palmer -
New PABU-Chan sake tasting room is lowkey, with undisclosed bento boxes from heaven.
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