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Environment

Public power for all of Northern California? After fires, the framework is in place

Tim Redmond - September 16, 2023

Report to LAFCO cites a little-known state agency that has the authority to seize PG&E's assets and let every community decide its energy future.

Art

In Tanya Wischerath’s art, bold brushwork and a sparkling glorification of gender nonconformity

Mary Corbin - September 15, 2023

Painting, tattooing, and constantly creating, the quintessential SF artist expresses love for her queer community

Drug policy

Breed continues to push arrests as solution to substance-abuse issues

Tim Redmond - September 13, 2023

Evidence shows this policy never works as right-wingers continue to push their attacks on local judges

Food & Drink

Good Taste: Vegan Hood Chefs and ChiliCali seek support

Tamara Palmer - September 12, 2023

How to help two fantastic women-owned businesses survive and thrive after hardships.

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

Arts + Culture

A revitalized Mission mural—and some lessons from the history of BART

Tim Redmond - September 10, 2023

Michael Rios art event reminds us of the displacement and gentrification that the train system caused in the neighborhood.

The Agenda

Armed guards, public safety, the future of Laguna Honda Hospital …

Tim Redmond - September 10, 2023

... plus a discussion on the need for district elections of supervisors. That's The Agenda for Sept. 10-17

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.

Culture

Highlighting justice: Oakland salon seeks BIPOC, LGBTQ, first-generation apprentices

Caitlin Donohue - August 26, 2023

Vee Vargas of Be Here Salon has an emancipatory vision for luxury hair inclusivity.

Music

Jazz legend John Santos teaches ‘Rhythms of Resistance’ to defeat gentrification

Joshua Rotter - August 25, 2023

New course on Cuban and Puerto Rican music at MoAD highlights their role in the struggle for social justice

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