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City Hall

Supervisors vote to ban smoking tobacco in apartments—but spare cannabis

Caitlin Donohue - December 4, 2020

Sup. Mandelman’s amendment saves SF from what for many, could have amounted to a ban on smokable marijuana.

Opinion

Missing in Action on Veterans Day

Herbert F. Mintz II - November 18, 2020

Where is the discussion of military-dependent families? (Oh, and this day was supposed to be about peace, not war).

Protest

PHOTOS: For Transgender Day of Remembrance, lighting candles and honoring those lost

Marke B. - November 17, 2020

Dozens gathered outside City Hall to mourn the loss of trans lives to violence—and continue the fight for equality.

Art

Celebrating Ruth Asawa’s recycling roots and legacy

Emily Wilson - November 14, 2020

At a fundraiser for creative reuse center SCRAP, the beloved artist's children share stories and photos of her life

Music

Music, life, and racial justice at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival’s ‘Creative Voices’

John-Paul Shiver - November 13, 2020

Samora Pinderhughes, Marcus Shelby, Ukulenny, the Curtis Family Cnotes, more featured in lively online series.

Best of the Bay

Best of the Bay 2020 Readers’ Stories of Resilience and Inspiration

Marke B. - November 12, 2020

We asked our readers for stories of Bay Area strength and celebration—your responses gave us hope for the new year.

News + Politics

Labor celebrates Biden win …

Garrett Leahy - November 8, 2020

... but activists worry about his priorities.

Elections

A progressive wave in the East Bay

Bobbi Lopez - November 7, 2020

Victories over big money in Oakland, Richmond, Berkeley, and Antioch shows the power of community organizing.

Elections

Cannabis for president: Legalization, decriminalization ruled ballots nationwide

Caitlin Donohue - November 4, 2020

Last night, US voters proved ending prohibition is the one thing they can agree on, from Arizona to Mississippi.

Music

For Puerto Rican freedom, MaJo Montijo summons a bomba ‘Huracán’

Joanna Ladd - October 27, 2020

Oakland musician fights "continuous colonial disaster," including Hurricane María aftermath, with gale-force release.

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