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News + Politics

Examiner faces criticism over image of Preston in a bulls-eye target

Tim Redmond - November 17, 2022

Paper apologizes but the violent image is still on the web—at a time when political violence is a very serious problem.

Crime

None of the district attorney’s supporters care about allegations of a major ethical breach

Tim Redmond - November 6, 2022

The law? What law? Rules? What rules? When it's about political power in SF, it doesn't seem to matter.

Housing

The news media ignore affordable housing. Plus: Taking on the Hunters Point toxics …

Tim Redmond - October 2, 2022

... where' the rent-relief money going, and why does SF need another massive office and housing complex downtown? That's The Agenda for Oct. 2-9

Movies

Screen Grabs: How ‘Fiddler’ leapt from roof to big screen

Dennis Harvey - May 16, 2022

Plus: A brand new 'Firestarter,' eye-opening 'Castro's Spies,' a special appearance 'Sleepaway Camp,' more movies

Crime

Boudin recall ad features paid staffers and a scandal-plagued former DA

Tim Redmond - November 19, 2021

Why don't the local media, so happy to attack the DA, fact-check an ad that is blatantly false and kind of ridiculous?

Remembrance

When Hunter Thompson worked for his arch-enemy, the Hearst Corporation

Peter Richardson - October 24, 2021

The legendary Gonzo journalist hated the big corporate empire—but spent years working for it. That's a key part of local media history.

COVID

Why no COVID vaccine requirements for Giants fans?

Marc Norton - September 15, 2021

Concession staffers have to get the shot—but people cheering and shouting in a packed stadium can threaten the workers and themselves.

Music

Under the Stars: St. Vincent, Thao, Eris Drew, more musical highlights

John-Paul Shiver - September 15, 2021

A funky new release from KAAM and Andy Schauf's live show are among this week's releases and appearances.

Culture

A farewell to SF Weekly

Peter-Astrid Kane - September 14, 2021

Editing San Francisco's last alt-weekly paper was probably the most fun I will ever have in my life.

Protest

Will Mayor Breed declare a state of emergency on drug-overdose deaths?

Garrett Leahy - September 1, 2021

Activists, supervisors, DA all say it's time to defy the state and feds and set up city-backed safe-injection sites.

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