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13 albums we can’t wait to hear in 2025

Horsegirl, Bartees Strange, Damon Locks, The Weather Station, Greentea Peng, DJ Koze top our 'most anticipated' list.

Lurie takes office—and the supes elect a new board president. Here are the contenders

Plus: Dorsey's bizarre drug agenda, Engardio's recall message—and Newsom on the state's 'original sin.' That's The Agenda for Jan 5-12

Year in Books 2024: Hope hid among the shelves

Underground libraries, James Baldwin for tykes, Margaret Atwood afloat: Our favorites from a year that kept pages turning

Beloved Lower Haight artist Pete Doolittle has died

His brightly-colored iconography, painted mostly on discarded windows, came to represent the rapidly changing neighborhood.

In Gina M. Contreras’ bold self-portraits, naked truth and tangible emotion

'I draw from my own experiences while capturing moments of passion, longing, and the bittersweet nature of unspoken connections.'

Year on Stage, 2024, part 2: The highs took a bold stand

The best productions of the year faced what was happening in the world directly, offering oases of inspiration.

How fawning media helped Berkeley’s new mayor win the election

The East Bay Times/Mercury News pushed Ishii's candidacy—but the editorial arguments don't hold up to factual scrutiny

Under the stars: Mighty maestro Taj Mahal gets his Grammys due

Plus: Dead & Co. take the Sphere for another twirl, Noise Pop phase 2 brings some Oakland love, more music news

Mayor Lurie’s first days

Muni is out of money. The city has a huge deficit. Will the new mayor stand up to Big Tech and PG&E to find some revenue for essential services?

Dear Elon: Maybe you need a new place when Trump and Congress are done with you

Is there a ceiling on Trump's debt to you? You could always open a store in Union Square.

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