News + Politics

Politicized federal funding rule could spell disaster for California aid programs

OMB's breathtakingly broad proposal would subject everything from disaster recovery to medical research to ideological review.

News + Politics Bruce Mirken - June 30, 2026

Again, Jenkins takes dubious case to trial—and loses. It’s a disturbing pattern

A felony charge over $54 worth of underpants (that weren't even stolen). This is what the current DA is doing to clog the courts

Crime Tim Redmond - June 29, 2026

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

Officials like Wiener are always confronted at radical event. But why did SFPD show overwhelming force at march and party?

Opinion Gabriel Haaland - June 29, 2026

A Friday police riot and a glorious peaceful Sunday for Pride…

... Plus: Why is an attack on affordable housing happening the day before the July 4 weekend—and the Giants players and Sen. Hawley need to go back to Bible School. That's The Agenda for June 28-July 5

The Agenda Tim Redmond - June 29, 2026

City Hall

Supes reject $28 million in Lurie budget cuts

Tim Redmond - June 26, 2026

Agreement restores funding for critical services—but why was this so hard?

Police

Flock’s panopticon: sight, sound, and search

Ian Firstenberg - June 25, 2026

Flock Safety’s myriad devices and integrated network keep us all under surveillance, regardless of criminality

LGBTQ

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

Marke B. - June 25, 2026

30+ choice events that will send you over the rainbow, into the streets, and onto the dance floors—nothing foul about it.

City Hall

After hours of heart-wrenching public testimony, supes may save some programs

Tim Redmond - June 24, 2026

Budget deal will include millions in add-backs—but not enough to prevent the loss of critical services as police budget approaches $1 billion

Business + Tech

The Chron and right wing are now blaming DSA and Dean Preston for the problems of tech IPOs

Tim Redmond - June 23, 2026

The 'left' didn't create the housing crisis, and the free market is never going to solve it. Let's unpack the latest bogus media narrative

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City Hall

SF public bank plan moves toward November ballot

Tim Redmond - June 23, 2026

A groundbreaking concept in local finance could begin operations after a Charter Amendment that—so far—has little visible opposition.

LGBTQ

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

Marke B. - June 23, 2026

Pride Saturday gathering moves out of Dolores Park and onto street to cut down on expenses, but there'll be radical politics aplenty.

Lit

New novel ‘Midnight, at the War’ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11

Lou Fancher - June 23, 2026

Devi S. Laskar's latest sweeps its reporter-protagonist across the world and deep into thorny, resonant questions.

Music

Melodramatic and defiantly eclectic, Oakland’s AroMa whips up sonic tornadoes

Leah Isobel - June 22, 2026

'I’m gonna kick the door down, you know what I’m saying? Here’s every genre! Here’s every sound!'

Featured

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

Marke B. - June 22, 2026

Join us at Lookout Bar in The Castro 6pm-10pm for dancing, drag, special guests—and a sweet pulled pork + veggie menu.

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The Agenda

This week, the public gets to weigh in on the brutal Lurie budget cuts

Tim Redmond - June 21, 2026

Plus: Charter amendments for housing, a public bank, and more mayoral power. That's The Agenda for June 21-28

Campaign Trail

Wiener starts November race by attacking Chan, setting the tone for what could be a nasty five months

Tim Redmond - June 21, 2026

Chan says the magic words Wiener avoids—taxes on the rich—as the fall race starts to shape up

Environment

More Hunters Point toxic clean-up mess: ‘surprise’ radiological material discovered in a cabinet

Tom Molanphy - June 21, 2026

Officials grilled at latest meeting on disaster, and a Lick Wilmerding High School senior takes up fight for justice.

Movies

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Pam Grady - June 19, 2026

From a music video to a YA book to now a movie, the first-time director has blown up her story of young queer love and discovery.

Housing

Planning Commission sides with mayor on cutting fees for affordable housing

Tim Redmond - June 18, 2026

The vote, of course, was 4-2. But Lurie has backed down on charging more for arguments in the ballot handbook.

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News + Politics

Politicized federal funding rule could spell disaster for California aid programs

Again, Jenkins takes dubious case to trial—and loses. It’s a disturbing pattern

Politicians know they’ll get booed at Trans March; harassment from cops is real issue

A Friday police riot and a glorious peaceful Sunday for Pride…

Supes reject $28 million in Lurie budget cuts

Flock’s panopticon: sight, sound, and search

Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies

After hours of heart-wrenching public testimony, supes may save some programs

The Chron and right wing are now blaming DSA and Dean Preston for the problems of tech IPOs

SF public bank plan moves toward November ballot

Dyke March rally shrinks—but still roars

New novel ‘Midnight, at the War’ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11

Melodramatic and defiantly eclectic, Oakland’s AroMa whips up sonic tornadoes

Harvey Milk Club joins 48 Hills for FREE Pride kick-off party this Wednesday!

This week, the public gets to weigh in on the brutal Lurie budget cuts

Wiener starts November race by attacking Chan, setting the tone for what could be a nasty five months

More Hunters Point toxic clean-up mess: ‘surprise’ radiological material discovered in a cabinet

‘Girls Like Girls’ like Hayley Kiyoko

Planning Commission sides with mayor on cutting fees for affordable housing

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