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Drama Masks: Stage predictions for 2026

Will AI take over companies? Would a recession be good for artists? And which three companies give us hope for local theatre's future?

Onstage Charles Lewis III - January 19, 2026

Sketchfest stars reflect on wild comedy journeys: ‘I worked at two Starbucks’

Randall Park's odd jobs, Thomas Lennon's Smiths obsessions, Jodie Sweetin's 'Full House' roots teased out at fest.

Comedy Joshua Rotter - January 19, 2026

Lurie discovers affordability

But of course, that doesn't mean taxing the billionaires

City Hall Tim Redmond - January 16, 2026

So what if the billionaires leave California?

A member of Patriotic Millionaires says the rich probably won't flee a new wealth tax—but we might be better off if some of them did

Elections Tim Redmond - January 15, 2026

News + Politics

As Trump threatens Cuba, a solidarity visit shows the impact of US sanctions

Mark Ginsburg - January 15, 2026

Even Cuban Olympic hopefuls are cut off from qualifying events

Music

Mosswood Meltdown’s full lineup drops: Dead Milkmen, Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill aboard

Marke B. - January 15, 2026

Otoboke Beaver, Frightwig, Scowl, The Dirtbombs, many others kick July Oakland punk fest into the stratosphere

Food & Drink

Good Taste: A new Girl Scout cookie—and some classic hacks

Tamara Palmer - January 15, 2026

Northern California’s 2026 SZN is here, and we’ve got the flavor intel. (Hint: Add a Medjool date to your Tagalongs.)

Big Week

BIG WEEK: Honoring MLK, SF Sketchfest, SF Art Week, Bob Weir and Claude tributes…

Marke B. - January 14, 2026

Lunar New Year lion dancing at SF libraries, Felix Da Housecat, Analog Dog, Noir City, Tacos Oscar pop-up, more

Elections

Should I sign that petition? A handy guide to the clipboards you’re seeing on the streets

Tim Redmond - January 14, 2026

Make sure you know who is funding the the ballot measures before you sign.

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Healthcare

The US fails again to fix the real causes underlying poor health

Bruce Mirken - January 14, 2026

Flipping the food pyramid and banning SNAP for 'junk food' don't address class, race, and other social determinants of health.

Contest

Sketchfest giveaway! Win a pair of tickets to Mark Mothersbaugh + Red Room Orchestra

Marke B. - January 13, 2026

Hear the Devo founder's beloved scores for 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rugrats,' and 'Thor Ragnarok' performed live.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Noir City sings the blues

Dennis Harvey - January 13, 2026

Plus: Swedish silent cinema classics, Jennifer Reeves' therapeutic deconstruction, beautiful 'Magellan,' and a hurrah for Truffaut.

Music

Under the Stars: Rickshaw Stop staff takeover, a Mosswood Meltdown surprise…

John-Paul Shiver - January 12, 2026

Plus: Rhymies' tangible pastel emotions, Tony Molina's very brief heartbreakers, more new music news

Art

Alejandro Cartagena’s viral ‘Carpool’ photos strike deep community chords

Emma Garcia - January 12, 2026

At SFMOMA show, the Mexico-based artist taps into 'the representation of everyday life, of workers surviving.'

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Labor

Urban Ore workers win contract after three-year battle

Ian Firstenberg - January 12, 2026

Deal ends long labor unrest at legendary Berkeley salvage center

Comedy

Devo-meister Mark Mothersbaugh’s quirky screen scores come to Sketchfest

Joshua Rotter - January 12, 2026

Red Room Orchestra pays tribute to the composer, who's tuned up 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rushmore,' 'Rugrats,' even 'Thor.'

Crime

Why did SF arrest and prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert?

Tim Redmond - January 11, 2026

Mayor Lurie proudly celebrated SF's psychedelic era; why are his cops doing buy-busts at concerts when there is a fentanyl crisis on the streets?

The Agenda

General Motors wants $71 million from SF, and the city attorney wants to fold

Tim Redmond - January 11, 2026

Plus: Fighting Tesla's robo fleet and Wiener flip-flops on Gaza genocide ... That's The Agenda for Jan. 11-18

Development

Lawsuit over Rich Family Zoning Plan will test height limits, density—and CEQA

Tim Redmond - January 11, 2026

Does the plan violate environmental law—and what happens if the case succeeds in slowing the process?

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Featured

Drama Masks: Stage predictions for 2026

Sketchfest stars reflect on wild comedy journeys: ‘I worked at two Starbucks’

Lurie discovers affordability

So what if the billionaires leave California?

As Trump threatens Cuba, a solidarity visit shows the impact of US sanctions

Mosswood Meltdown’s full lineup drops: Dead Milkmen, Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill aboard

Good Taste: A new Girl Scout cookie—and some classic hacks

BIG WEEK: Honoring MLK, SF Sketchfest, SF Art Week, Bob Weir and Claude tributes…

Should I sign that petition? A handy guide to the clipboards you’re seeing on the streets

The US fails again to fix the real causes underlying poor health

Sketchfest giveaway! Win a pair of tickets to Mark Mothersbaugh + Red Room Orchestra

Screen Grabs: Noir City sings the blues

Under the Stars: Rickshaw Stop staff takeover, a Mosswood Meltdown surprise…

Alejandro Cartagena’s viral ‘Carpool’ photos strike deep community chords

Urban Ore workers win contract after three-year battle

Devo-meister Mark Mothersbaugh’s quirky screen scores come to Sketchfest

Why did SF arrest and prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert?

General Motors wants $71 million from SF, and the city attorney wants to fold

Lawsuit over Rich Family Zoning Plan will test height limits, density—and CEQA

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