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SF could move to take over PG&E’s system right now, if city officials had the political will

We don't need a new state bill or more hearings. The city could start the public power process immediately—and send a powerful message to the state

City Hall Tim Redmond - December 23, 2025

Good Taste: Fantastic food moments of 2025

Burgers, bagels, sandwiches, and a giant slice of chocolate cake: our columnist reflects on the dishes that ate.

Food & Drink Tamara Palmer - December 23, 2025

Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith’s art is empowerment writ large

'Oakland inspires me daily,' says creator, who works with incarcerated men and depicts 'change-makers and world-builders.'

Art Mary Corbin - December 22, 2025

A small piece of land in SF for unhoused people to build their own future …

... And already, the complaints have started

Homelessness Tiny - December 22, 2025

Sex

Cruising for Christmas: A horny gay guide to the holidays

Marke B. - December 22, 2025

'(Analog) Cruising' author and back-alley aficionado Leo Herrera spills seasonal tricks for sliding down those chimneys.

The Agenda

It’s time to kick PG&E out of the city. In fact, it’s long, long overdue

Tim Redmond - December 21, 2025

Plus: Robocars could cause a massive crisis in an emergency— and the budget for next year is going to be awful. That's The Agenda for Dec. 21-28

News + Politics

The great PG&E debacle: A timeline 1898-1997

Tim Redmond - December 21, 2025

A deep dive into the scandalous history of the power company, including the Raker Act and Hetch Hetchy dam deal.

Culture

As alarm over massive blackout grew, some found camaraderie at local spots

Emma Lorraine Garcia - December 21, 2025

Power outage shut down businesses in essential holiday shopping season, but many tried to make the best of it.

Healthcare

A year of living dangerously: Trump’s war on public health—and how to fight for the future

Bruce Mirken - December 19, 2025

MAHA-calypse 2025 saw devastating cuts, wild propaganda, and infectious diseases unleashed. Experts tell us how to move forward.

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Arts + Culture

Drama Masks: Let’s get ‘Ruthless!’ for the holidays

Charles Lewis III - December 18, 2025

New Conservatory Theater spices up the holidays with camp. Plus: Circus Bella's 'Starlight' brings delightful twists.

Housing

Lurie ignored tenant groups when drafting his Muni parcel-tax proposal—and that’s a problem

Tim Redmond - December 18, 2025

Allowing landlords to pass through the cost to renters creates a potential political issue for his plan—and it could easily have been avoided

Opinion

Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero for our age

Sasha Cuttler - December 18, 2025

A Muslim, a father, a fruit seller, he risked his life to save Jewish people in Australia

Arts + Culture

Screen Grabs: Bi Gan’s dazzlingly hubristic ‘Resurrection’

Dennis Harvey - December 18, 2025

Plus: 'La Grazia,' 'Suburban Fury,' and 'We Shall Not Be Moved' provide meatier holiday fare than the multiplex

Big Week

BIG WEEK: Kitka, Wicked Winter Solstice Jam, Charlie Brown Christmas Live, Cookbook Swap…

Marke B. - December 18, 2025

Polyglamorous farewell, Sister Nancy, Black Celebration, Orgōne, Carlos Souffront, 'Cinderella'—what to do!

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Thank you for being a friend: Original ‘Golden Girls’ guest stars remember beloved show

Joshua Rotter - December 17, 2025

40 years on—with tributes everywhere—side characters and bit players recall the landmark's warmth and humor.

Housing

The bogus (and needless) politics of austerity

Quintin Mecke - December 17, 2025

San Francisco doesn't need to cut money for affordable housing (or other services). There are viable solutions

Housing

The dangerous fantasy of upzoning

Fernando Marti - December 16, 2025

Politicians pretend to be doing something, while they refuse to address the real housing crisis.

Crime

Appeal in Epps manslaughter case could put DA’s ethics on trial

Tim Redmond - December 16, 2025

Verdict against editor and filmmaker based on dubious evidence—and if it goes to appeal, defense may raise issues of prosecutorial misconduct

Lit

Tip-top tomes: Our favorite books of 2025

Lou Fancher - December 16, 2025

Oakland community history, knockout African folklore, Julian Brave Noisecat's debut. Here's what got us through the year

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