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News + Politics

Nancy Pelosi is getting two more years. Maybe she can help SF with housing money

Tim Redmond - September 11, 2023

Is it all about her daughter taking her seat—or, for a change, will she use her clout to bring federal cash to SF for affordable housing?

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.

Drug policy

Dorsey attack on wellness center signals larger issues in SF’s new War on Drugs

Tim Redmond - August 8, 2023

The mayor, the DA, and the Tech Right want to revive a failed policy—and maybe go after local judges.

Movies

Suck on this: The eviction-fueled, Web 1.0 dykesploitation of ‘Sugar High Glitter City’ returns

Caitlin Donohue - August 8, 2023

Directors of iconic 2001 lesbian ensemble film reflect on the eve of its SF PornFilmFestival screenings.

Opinion

The environmental case against robotaxis

Susan Vaughan - August 6, 2023

They will further damage public transit—and they're no help to people with disabilities

Crime

Newsom’s CHP plan will not make Oakland safer

Cat Brooks - August 6, 2023

Communities with adequate resources have less violence than communities with a lot of cops

Media

Reparations task force member speaks out—about some very bad press coverage

Tim Redmond - July 21, 2023

Nikcole Cunningham describes how her comments were taken out of context to create a warped and dangerous media narrative.

Housing

Newsom tries to pressure SF to adopt a housing plan that will never work

Tim Redmond - June 19, 2023

Governor's Office, in highly unusual move, lobbies local Planning Commission on Breed legislation.

Media

Dianne Feinstein and the ghoulish media

Calvin Welch - May 25, 2023

The longtime press darling is now, it appears, getting manipulated by some of her old friends.

Movies

Screen Grabs: ‘Serpico’ is no smirking nightstick!

Dennis Harvey - May 22, 2023

Pacino's cop whistleblower classic returns to the big screen, and the silly side of corruption lines up for a double header at the Castro.

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