ACT Archives - Page 22 of 75

Housing

Mayor’s housing bill still needs lots of work, community leaders and supes say

Tim Redmond - October 4, 2023

Sweeping proposal defies Housing Element language, threatens tenants—and does nothing for affordable housing, committee members point out.

Music

Under the Stars: Dive into the stoned-soul ‘STU’ of emcee Jay Stone

John-Paul Shiver - October 3, 2023

Plus: Khruangbin teams up with Toro Y Moi live, Vagabond drops low, new Ty Segall and Soccer Mommy, more swell tunes

News + Politics

The local record and legacy of Dianne Feinstein

Tim Redmond - October 2, 2023

Let's celebrate her accomplishments. But there's another story that needs to be told. I was there.

Art

As ideas settle and paint dries, Dana DeKalb’s fantastical world comes to life

Mary Corbin - September 29, 2023

The artist's painted dioramas and peculiar characters suggest an open-ended morality play taking shape

Nightlife

SF’s electronic music scene remembers essential figure Alland Byallo, 1979-2023

John-Paul Shiver - September 28, 2023

The beloved DJ-producer passed away suddenly, but leaves a long legacy of musical innovation and party breakthroughs

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2023: Arts & Nightlife Winners

Marke B. - September 28, 2023

READERS' POLL: Best Nightclub, Best Art Gallery, Best Drag Queen, Best Karaoke, Best Live Venue, Best DJ, more

Music

Portola Fest founder: ‘We learned a lot from year one, we’re moving in the right direction’

Adrian Spinelli - September 25, 2023

Danny Bell on what to expect at this year's huge electronic music affair—like fewer cell phone problems and a beloved '90s pop star

Stage Review

Taylor Mac’s audacious ‘Gary’ adds excess to a Shakespeare gore-fest

Charles Lewis III - September 20, 2023

A sequel to 'Titus Andronicus'? You better go big, and Oakland Theater Project makes a valiant effort with minimal means.

Lit

Something rotten: Nazi-occupied Denmark through young eyes in Richard Kluger’s latest novel

Lou Fancher - September 19, 2023

Seasoned journalist explores a country's moral quandry via historical fiction of 'Hamlet's Children.'

Environment

Public power for all of Northern California? After fires, the framework is in place

Tim Redmond - September 16, 2023

Report to LAFCO cites a little-known state agency that has the authority to seize PG&E's assets and let every community decide its energy future.

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