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Supes toss homeless advocate off the oversight commission she helped create

Move signals a shift away from the 'housing first' model, which has proven effective all over the country

Homelessness Tim Redmond - November 18, 2025

Under the Stars: An ode to Edinburgh Castle (RIP), and making big noise in little rooms

The spot that launched 1000 bands and parties is gone—but the vibe must live on. Plus: Indigo Elephant sings and Khruangbin jams.

Music John-Paul Shiver - November 18, 2025

In ‘Demonschool,’ ’70s Italian horror films meet university life. Plus demons.

Necrosoft's Brandon Sheffield on his rad new Giallo-influenced game, his journalism background—and why rents must come down.

Gaming Leah Isobel - November 18, 2025

Supes panel refuses to protect existing housing from demolitions

Rich Family Zoning Plan moves forward, without tenant or small business protections

Housing Tim Redmond - November 17, 2025

Music

Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

Joshua Rotter - November 17, 2025

'The key is, I never gave up' says frontman Anton Newcombe of the band's rocky beginnings in SF—and its later triumphs

Art

John Mavroudis doesn’t hold back from speaking out through art

Mary Corbin - November 17, 2025

The self-taught artist grew up in a passionate Greek family, and describes himself as 'doomed to care' about the state of the world.

Contest

Win a pair of tickets to ph-1, Danny Brown, Sara Landy, Mills Hoffman, TEED

Marke B. - November 17, 2025

Go see a banging show on us. Here's how to enter.

Music

Live Shots: JID treated the Masonic to some ‘Surround Sound’

D.A. Mission - November 17, 2025

On his 'God Does Like Paradise' tour, the rapid-fire Atlanta rapper charmed a house of eager fans.

The Agenda

Lurie goes west to defend his Rich Family Zoning Plan…

Tim Redmond - November 16, 2025

... and neighborhoods ask the supes to accept amendments—and bring state officials in to testify. That's The Agenda for Nov. 16-23

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Opinion

Dear Gavin: Here are some (free) tips for your presidential campaign

Joel Schechter - November 16, 2025

You've been to Brazil, how about Wall Street? Maybe you can ask the rich to start paying taxes

Music

Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Joshua Rotter - November 16, 2025

Faith No More and Imperial Teen musician’s memoir 'The Royal We' captures scrappy scene's roots.

Remembrance

Disability activist and oracle Alice Wong passes away at 51

Marke B. - November 15, 2025

'If we take care of everyone, that will contribute to a stronger society. It’s not a weakness to need help and no one is invincible.'

News + Politics

Lurie’s D4 bungle: This is what happens when you have no political sense

Tim Redmond - November 14, 2025

The Lurie Administration is looking like amateur hour

Comedy

SF Sketchfest lineup is bonkers: Here’s a first look and our top 5 picks

Tamara Palmer - November 14, 2025

Women of SNL, Joel Kim Booster, Wet Hot American Summer, Alex Bennett tribute... annual fest mines comedy gold.

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Music

Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

Joshua Rotter - November 14, 2025

A very gay ode to Madonna's glitter galaxy of a dance floor comeback, as it hits 20 with a deluxe re-release.

Culture

‘More slay, more girly, more community’: Cherry Bomb ignites the vintage scene

Claudia Perez - November 12, 2025

Sisters Sophia and Lulu Panzarella grew their pop-up market from a DIY garage event to a whole vibe, DJs and tattoos included.

Housing

Is Chris Elmendorf a ‘folk economist?’

Zelda Bronstein - November 12, 2025

The Yimby champion is now attacking planners who supposedly don't know economics—but it appears that this law professor doesn't either.

Music

Under the Stars: Mr. Washington blows into town

John-Paul Shiver - November 12, 2025

Plus: Alice Coltrane live, Fake Your Own Death, Park Shadow, Sessa, and it's 3am in SF—do you know where Lolo Zouaï is?

Stage Review

Drama Masks: ‘Hills of California’ sings, ‘Woman in Black’ thrills

Charles Lewis III - November 12, 2025

As our leaders take the wrong lesson from 'The Crucible,' two shows transport us far away with music and mystery.

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Featured

Supes toss homeless advocate off the oversight commission she helped create

Under the Stars: An ode to Edinburgh Castle (RIP), and making big noise in little rooms

In ‘Demonschool,’ ’70s Italian horror films meet university life. Plus demons.

Supes panel refuses to protect existing housing from demolitions

Brian Jonestown Massacre returns in a psychedelic rush and swirl

John Mavroudis doesn’t hold back from speaking out through art

Win a pair of tickets to ph-1, Danny Brown, Sara Landy, Mills Hoffman, TEED

Live Shots: JID treated the Masonic to some ‘Surround Sound’

Lurie goes west to defend his Rich Family Zoning Plan…

Dear Gavin: Here are some (free) tips for your presidential campaign

Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era

Disability activist and oracle Alice Wong passes away at 51

Lurie’s D4 bungle: This is what happens when you have no political sense

SF Sketchfest lineup is bonkers: Here’s a first look and our top 5 picks

Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

‘More slay, more girly, more community’: Cherry Bomb ignites the vintage scene

Is Chris Elmendorf a ‘folk economist?’

Under the Stars: Mr. Washington blows into town

Drama Masks: ‘Hills of California’ sings, ‘Woman in Black’ thrills

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