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Sauter, Sherrill vote to give the mayor power to solicit private money with no oversight

Fielder wanted at least some compliance with city law on corruption and 'behested payments.' The two guys dismissed her concerns

City Hall Tim Redmond - November 23, 2025

It’s the city’s fault that a rare earthquake shack is almost gone

City planners were asleep at the switch as a key piece of SF history was deeply damaged

Opinion Marc Norton - November 23, 2025

Danny Brown enters his sober era, with wild ‘Stardust’ still intact

Rehab stint led Detroit rapper to hyperpop and 'The Artist's Way'; new LP highlights one of the genre's true originals.

Featured D'Andre Ball - November 21, 2025

Screen Grabs: A soft spot for ‘Sentimental Value’

Plus: Edgar Wright and Noah Baumbach's latest, fine 'Rebuilding,' urgent 'Anniversary,' barbed 'Disinvited,' more new movies

Movies Dennis Harvey - November 20, 2025

Big Week

BIG WEEK: Grateful Drag, Great Dickens, Anti-Fascist Zine Fair, West Coast Craft…

Marke B. - November 20, 2025

Buzzed Lightbeer, Glow at Exploratorium, DNA Lounge 40th, 'The Woman in Black,' Oceanator, more to do

Stage Review

Drama Masks: Facing—and acing—a Herculean task

Charles Lewis III - November 20, 2025

A great warrior for COVID safety left us, and a Greek warrior-god graced the stage after 300 years.

News + Politics

It’s official: Connie Chan is running for Congress

Tim Redmond - November 20, 2025

Supervisor takes on Wiener—and has a path to victory

News + Politics

5 quick ways to save 48 Hills

Tim Redmond and Marke B - November 19, 2025

Donate, sustain, upgrade, advertise, share: Here's how to ensure your favorite local indie outlet survives into 2026.

Promotion

Score a free pass to new movie ‘Hamnet’!

Marke B. - November 19, 2025

We've got 20 passes to give away to a preview screening of Chloé Zhao's new movie imagining Shakespeare's world—but act fast!

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Lit

‘Poetry for Men’

Nina Ruth Mir - November 19, 2025

A poem by Nina Ruth Mir on International Mens Day.

Homelessness

Supes toss homeless advocate off the oversight commission she helped create

Tim Redmond - November 18, 2025

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

Music

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

John-Paul Shiver - November 18, 2025

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

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Savory pastries that hit like a meal

Tamara Palmer - November 18, 2025

Bakeries and cafés are turning out meaty croissants, eggy danishes, and more treats that aren’t for dessert.

Gaming

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

Leah Isobel - November 18, 2025

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

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Housing

Supes panel refuses to protect existing housing from demolitions

Tim Redmond - November 17, 2025

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

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.

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Featured

Sauter, Sherrill vote to give the mayor power to solicit private money with no oversight

It’s the city’s fault that a rare earthquake shack is almost gone

Danny Brown enters his sober era, with wild ‘Stardust’ still intact

Screen Grabs: A soft spot for ‘Sentimental Value’

BIG WEEK: Grateful Drag, Great Dickens, Anti-Fascist Zine Fair, West Coast Craft…

Drama Masks: Facing—and acing—a Herculean task

It’s official: Connie Chan is running for Congress

5 quick ways to save 48 Hills

Score a free pass to new movie ‘Hamnet’!

‘Poetry for Men’

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

Good Taste: Savory pastries that hit like a meal

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’

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