California Archives

Music

The wild spirit of Phil Lesh ripples in unexpected directions

John-Paul Shiver - November 2, 2024

The Grateful Dead bassist leaves a spry legacy of unconventional technique, heard in these recent acts.

Opinion

Prison—or programs that actually work?

eli dru - October 30, 2024

Prop. 36 would lock more people up—and undermine proven solutions that break the cycle of crime and incarceration.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Paris on the Embarcadero

Tamara Palmer - October 29, 2024

New Parisian bistro and bar Bon Délire offers bubbly escapism—and some filling steak frites.

Nightlife

SF rave doc ‘Between the Beats’ finally hits the streets

Tamara Palmer - October 24, 2024

Martin O’Brien’s long-awaited treasury of early '90s memories is a Venn diagram of Bay Area party culture.

The Agenda

As big-money ads drop, progressives work on GOTV efforts …

Tim Redmond - October 20, 2024

... plus a test case for Breed's neighborhood upzoning efforts. That's The Agenda for Oct. 20-27

Homelessness

‘Where Do We Go’ launches new campaign against homeless sweeps

Tiny - October 20, 2024

Organizers vow to set up new encampments in public spaces every time cities evict the unhoused.

Environment

Supreme Court hints at sweeping ruling that could gut the Clean Water Act

Tim Redmond - October 17, 2024

San Francisco may have just handed the right-wing judges the ability to undermine decades of environmental law.

Art

Fan Warren’s weighty works evoke the Black Madonna in all her glory

Mary Corbin - October 17, 2024

Oakland artist pulls from folk art, her ancestors' journey, and our need for maternal love in times of strife.

Art

A South African photographer captures colorful Tenderloin souls

Emily Wilson - October 15, 2024

Pieter Hugo dropped everything to wander the neighborhood for months, documenting the pathos and playfulness of its denizens.

Puff

Still riding high on Hall of Flowers 2024

Dan Karkoska - October 14, 2024

Check out our pics from the major cannabis showcase of great local companies—plus carnival rides and a whole fried chicken building.

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