California Archives

Transportation

SFMTA won’t ban Google buses from Geary transit lanes

Sue Vaughan - July 22, 2021

Staff actually talks about 'super carpool lanes' giving private operators the right to interfere with Muni operations.

Opinion

Labor, organizing, money, and an East Bay Assembly race

Tim Paulson - July 21, 2021

The political world is full of surprises. Who will wind up winning the seat formerly occupied by Attorney General Rob Bonta?

Housing

Wiener’s housing bill could encourage even more sprawl

Zelda Bronstein - July 20, 2021

Read the fine print: Obscene development in Tassajara Valley could qualify for special protection under SB 10.

Art

‘I don’t like rules’: Eddie Colla’s bold statements leap off walls

Mary Corbin - July 20, 2021

The East Oakland painter on Leo Sayer, the importance of flossing, and the power of art to challenge the world.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: The great Al Pastor Papi turns three

Tamara Palmer - July 20, 2021

Miguel Escobedo reveals the next step for his popular, charitable taco trailer.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Jewish Film Fest delves into heroes, hoaxes, and hair-raisers

Dennis Harvey - July 19, 2021

Teen tribulations, historical thrillers, and even a Bernie Madoff musical at the 41st installment, online and in-person.

Food & Drink

A new look for the local classic Junipero Gin

Adrian Spinelli - July 15, 2021

It’s the spirit of a new era for the former Anchor Distilling Co.

News + Politics

Home health-care workers rally for more federal spending

Garrett Leahy - July 14, 2021

An aging population will require far more workers in a field that is underpaid and often overlooked.

LGBTQ

Sally Gearhart, trailblazing lesbian activist, is dead at 90

Tim Redmond - July 14, 2021

Inspirational teacher helped create the discipline of women's studies and led the battle to defeat the Briggs Initiative (and never got full credit).

News + Politics

Low-income people in SF might actually get paid for jury duty

Tim Redmond - July 14, 2021

Plus: Landlords kill a transparency bill that would hold speculators accountable. That's today in Sacramento.

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