California Archives - Page 30 of 192

Music

Under the Stars: Eki Shola heals with soulful jazz, via Japan

John-Paul Shiver - September 12, 2023

Plus: Nate Mercereau plays Tisziji Muñoz, Blues Lawyer's 'Sight Gags,' Mannequin Pussy's 'Heaven,' Future Sounds of Kraut, more new music

Lit

‘Weed’ sparks up candid cannabis education for young people—and the rest of us

Marke B. - September 10, 2023

Caitlin Donohue's latest book for teens takes a big picture view of cannabis policy and culture in the Americas

Crime

The right-wing forces can’t blame their DA or their mayor, so they are attacking judges

Tim Redmond - September 7, 2023

Ousting Chesa Boudin and creating a new War on Drugs isn't working, so now they are seeking someone else to blame

Movies

Eyeing the bounty of experimental films at CROSSROADS 2023

Jesse Hawthorne Ficks - September 5, 2023

SF Cinematheque's 14th installment promises alchemical techniques, diabolical creations, frenetic explosions of color

Food & Drink

Good Taste: A forkful of new fall restaurants

Tamara Palmer - September 5, 2023

Union Square newcomers, Vacant to Vibrant winners, Tyler Florence cafes, more fun spots on the horizon

City Hall

State Supreme Court rules in favor of district elections for local government

Tim Redmond - September 4, 2023

Ruling could be a blow to billionaire efforts to take control of San Francisco.

Art

Tin man from El Sobrante: Dave Yoas turns the antiquated upside-down

Mary Corbin - August 30, 2023

The artist's upcycled toy collages bring the vintage into new light.

Art

Wall-to-wall de Young Open offers up Bay’s creative bounty—and supports artists, too

Emily Wilson - August 30, 2023

More than 7,000 artists applied for this year's edition. What trends do jurors see in their work?

City Hall

Lies, damn lies, and the new ‘report’ on San Francisco government

Calvin Welch - August 28, 2023

Ignore the realities of SF politics. Ignore a wide-ranging corruption scandal. Just go after district elections. That's what the Rose Institute, funded by Michael Moritz, is doing.

Education

School Board to discuss possible school closures at critical budget meeting

Tim Redmond - August 27, 2023

Some board members say state is forcing the issue, alternatives exist, and closures should be 'the last option.' That's The Agenda for Aug. 28-Sept 3.

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