California Archives - Page 51 of 180

Remembrance

Peter Haberfeld, lawyer, organizer, and legendary community activist, dies

Stephen Bingham - January 30, 2022

Advocate for civil rights, labor rights, and the power of the people, was 80.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Mexicatessen time! Tahona Mercado’s best treats right now

Tamara Palmer - January 25, 2022

Bacon-fat tortillas, Lobonada sorbets, mushroom mole tamales... A snack guide to the mezcal shop and Mexican food store supporting local businesses.

Art

Oakland artist finds her cadence in the weather of emotions

Mary Corbin - January 24, 2022

“I’ve been in a different octave my whole life," Ruth Boerefyn says. Her installations are proof.

Housing

Are ADUs affordable housing?

Zelda Bronstein - January 24, 2022

The NYT says yes—but even the Chron agrees that the data shows these units are not a very effective way to address the housing crisis.

The Agenda

The attack ads start in state Assembly race, using a great housing myth

Tim Redmond - January 23, 2022

Plus: Charter amendments would shift the balance of power at City Hall. That's The Agenda for Jan. 24-31

Education

What the big money behind the School Board recall means

Tim Redmond - January 19, 2022

The very rich who are pouring more than $1 million into getting rids of three board members have an agenda that goes far beyond the San Francisco schools.

Music

1970s NoLa blues-funk history shimmers on ‘Another Side’

John-Paul Shiver - January 19, 2022

A previously unreleased album from trailblazing guitarist Leo Nocentelli illustrates a momentous time in musical evolution.

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Act fast if you want these great eats

Tamara Palmer - January 18, 2022

Cacio e pepe pizza, ube boba, Tartine porridge, more specials set to disappear with the quickness

Puff

Puff: Beating those Sober January blues

Dan Karkoska - January 18, 2022

Sparkling Rosier, Hi-Fi Hops, "high seltzers," Mystery Drops, and cannabis mocktails galore to help ease you back into the world

The Agenda

Reforming the recall—and the mayor’s power to appoint elected officials

Tim Redmond - January 16, 2022

Plus: What's going on with Mental Health SF, and is CPMC helping with the public-health crisis in the Tenderloin?

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