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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.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Gaza, Sudan, LGBTQs find focus at Arab Film Fest

Dennis Harvey - October 21, 2024

After its cancellation last year, the 28th annual cinematic dive into the Arab world and diaspora features 40+ films from 26 countries.

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.

Opinion

Billionaires are attacking San Francisco’s system of democracy

Madeleine Matz - October 16, 2024

Commissions give voice to vulnerable communities. Why do want to get rid of them?

Opinion

UC’s unfair pay scales undermine crucial mental health treatment

Jillian McCoy - October 13, 2024

A two-tiered system for clinical social workers leads to overwork, burnout, and worse outcomes for patients.

Education

The school closure process is a disaster that never needed to happen

Tim Redmond - October 10, 2024

Close Harvey Milk and Yick Wo? After a bungled secretive process that has no credibility? Where are the School Board candidates?

Music

Under the Stars: Floating Points inflates, Donnie Emerson dreams wild…

John-Paul Shiver - October 9, 2024

DJ Tony Humphries spins the bandshell, History of the Bay Day returns, Barbra and Kris still slay in 'A Star is Born,' more music

Lit

Booked and busy! Our seismic guide to Litquake 2024 (with a discount code inside)

Marke B. - October 8, 2024

Paola Ramos, Michelle Tea, Poetry World Series, Del Seymour, Out Loud, Litcrawl... Join 48hills at 21 of the huge fest's most exciting events.

Campaign Trail

SF Landlord lobby seeks to kill bonds for public health and affordable housing

Tim Redmond - September 29, 2024

Apartment Association, in pissy revenge move, puts $50,000 into defeating Prop. B

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