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The Agenda

National magazine takes on the case against Yimby housing policies

Tim Redmond - March 17, 2024

Plus: Nurses demand answers to questions about UCSF takeover of St. Mary's and St. Francis Hospitals. That's The Agenda for March 17-24.

Music Review

Cat Power plugged into Dylan’s electric shocker with pitch-perfect tribute

Zack Ruskin - March 15, 2024

Known for her choice covers, the musician recreated 1966's (in)famous ‘Royal Albert Hall’ concert at the Herbst.

Housing

Why the Wiener housing bills will never work—and could destroy the coast. A detailed primer

Michael Barnes - March 12, 2024

An economist explains the reality of the housing market, economic inequality, developer profits, and threats to the environment.

Onstage

Degenerate Art Ensemble processes trauma through Butoh-inspired dance

Joshua Rotter - March 12, 2024

Company's 'Skeleton Flower' at ODC confronts harsh experience but is also 'wrapped in love.'

Music

Yes, ‘One Love’—but here’s the real takeaway from Bob Marley & The Wailers

John-Paul Shiver - March 11, 2024

His group's supreme musicality can get lost in legacy. Let's take a moment to remember the beats.

Music

Noise Pop report: Chiquimamani-Condori rebuked the algorithm at Gray Area

Daniel Bromfield - March 11, 2024

Bolivian American noise artist cut through autoplay BS for adoring fans; UK headliner Actress was not so steady.

Dance

Robert Moses’ ‘New Legacies’ takes on the specter of censorship

Mary Carbonara - March 10, 2024

'There’s a body to culture and we’re cutting off the legs and arms,' says choreographer about latest innovative work.

Stage Review

Eviction breeds guerrillas as the people fight back in ‘Dirty White Teslas Make Me Sad’

Charles Lewis III - March 6, 2024

Ashley Smiley's world premiere at Magic Theatre presses hot button issues through the lives of Black San Franciscans.

News + Politics

Are the People’s Park barricades even legal?

Zelda Bronstein - March 5, 2024

The operation has already cost $15.1 million.

News + Politics

After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public power system

Tim Redmond - March 3, 2024

Cheap, reliable, green energy is only a few steps away—but the private utility is trying its best to delay the process and protect its illegal monopoly

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