Mental Illness Archives

Crime

Lawyers say DA is using terrible crime for political gain …

Cydney Hayes - March 22, 2024

... While Jenkins and her allies can't seem to get the facts right.

Crime

Some perspective on the case of a brutal stabbing of an Asian senior

Tim Redmond - March 21, 2024

The assailant is not going free; he faces a 10-year prison sentence if he doesn't enter a mandatory mental-health residential treatment program.

Art

This goes out to the moms struggling with mental health, says West Oakland artist

Mary Corbin - March 21, 2024

Multidisciplinary creative Katie Murken channels life in the pursuit of transformation and healing.

News + Politics

What the billionaires want

Tim Redmond - February 21, 2024

The agenda behind the big money is clear—and for more than 40 years, it's been a massive failure that created most of our social problems.

Lit

10 cult classics: Books on charismatic leaders to nourish your squint-eyed cynicism

Zack Ruskin - November 30, 2023

Popularity of follower docs aside, unraveling sects might be best as a book-length pursuit. Here are titles that take on the task.

The Agenda

Supes push back on state-mandated housing disaster

Tim Redmond - November 26, 2023

Plus: An honest discussion about the cops and budget priorities. That's The Agenda for Nov. 26 to Dec. 3

Stage Review

In ‘Before the Sword,’ beloved fantasy author becomes metaphorical Merlin

Charles Lewis III - October 10, 2023

Engaging New Conservatory play puts a (slightly) queer spin on an episode in 'Sword in the Stone' writer TH White's life

News + Politics

How will the city implement forced treatment for people with mental illness?

Tim Redmond - September 24, 2023

Plus: Does the Mayor's Office have a real homelessness plan—and what's going to happen new to Laguna Honda Hospital? That's The Agenda this week

Onstage

At Fringe Fest, a tale of bullied young immigrants ‘Dancing Home’

Emily Wilson - August 10, 2023

Dyana Díaz's play was inspired by a children's book—and her own experience at the San Francisco Youth Theatre

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: Bodies talk in this week’s films, from ‘Angel’ to ‘Barfly’

Dennis Harvey - July 12, 2021

Get into the physical form, with surprising superheroes, eating disorder examination, and an adaptation of interviews with Bukowski.

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