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News + Politics

Introducing our new publisher, Imelda Carrasco

48 Hills - April 19, 2023

48hills is expanding with your help. Please welcome our latest addition to the team!

Stage Review

On a mission through mistaken identity in ‘Aren’t You…?’

Charles Lewis III - April 18, 2023

At the Marsh Berkeley, Fred Pitts embarks on a spiritual journey punctuated by comically racist assumptions

Crime

The Bob Lee murder and the media problem

Tim Redmond - April 13, 2023

It's not just Fox News and Elon Musk creating a false impression of a crime wave in SF—and there are clear political impacts.

Dance

D.I.R.T. Festival channels disastrous Supreme Court decisions into dance

Caitlin Donohue - April 11, 2023

Organizers say message art still matters as a gathering point for those who struggle.

Police

Mayor’s Office ‘semantic’ mistake: Another $82 million for the police

Tim Redmond - April 9, 2023

Huge error comes to light at hearing as City Hall prepares to give the department and the POA another blank check without much oversight.

Art Review

Ode to Chicana rasquachismo: a half century of Amalia Mesa-Baines

Natalia Robyns-Kresich - April 4, 2023

Her work bustling with everyday objects and memories, the artist's BAMPFA retrospective offers welcome, folkloric departure.

Housing

Housing for ‘families’ or corporate rentals?

Tim Redmond - March 30, 2023

Planning Commission approves the conversion of units that were supposed to help the housing crisis into very expensive places for short-term use.

Art

Not a classic hero’s journey: Silvia Poloto adventures into herself

Mary Corbin - March 28, 2023

An empty warehouse gave her space to carry on with her art—and life.

Movies

Screen Grabs: Rise up, film buffs! Funds needed for CinemaSF’s neighborhood screens

Dennis Harvey - March 27, 2023

Plus: A 1987 space obscurity and new flicks with "midnight movie" vibes.

Music

Promotion force Throwin’ Bo’s turns five with live lineup celebrating Bay resiliency

John-Paul Shiver - March 25, 2023

Founder Eli Anaya reflects on the sound of local support.

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