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News + Politics

How independent are Breed’s commissioners? Apparently not very.

Tim Redmond - September 25, 2022

Plus: The Planning Department is talking about 'equity;' what does that mean? That's The Agenda for Sept. 25-Oct. 2

Environment

A car-free JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park is finally close to reality

Tim Redmond - September 20, 2021

But there are some complicated equity issues that will require a lot more discussion.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: ‘Homeroom’ dives deep into a crisis-riven Oakland school year

Dennis Harvey - August 10, 2021

Plus: Infamous '90s ambulance-chasing in 'Whirlybird' and a great free documentary series at BAMPFA outdoors

Transportation

Muni director talks about cutting lines and changing focus

Tim Redmond - July 25, 2021

Post-COVID plans could alter the city's transportation policy in some profound ways.

News + Politics

Home health-care workers rally for more federal spending

Garrett Leahy - July 14, 2021

An aging population will require far more workers in a field that is underpaid and often overlooked.

Housing

Supes make deal to fund $32 million in rent relief for needy SF tenants

Tim Redmond - June 30, 2021

Plan would protect at least 3,500 households from possible eviction.

Art

Artists partner with Asian elders to produce gorgeous, personal posters

Emily Wilson - June 22, 2021

The Great AAPI Elder Print Off aims to reflect the complex feelings and stories of seniors in a time of rising hate.

Screen Grabs

Screen Grabs: A lost Romero gem portrays elder abuse horrors

Dennis Harvey - June 7, 2021

Plus more scary situations in Caveat, Censor, The Retreat, and Skull: The Mask

Art

From refuse, artist Kloe Chan creates emotional refuge

Mary Corbin - June 1, 2021

Physical space and community play an important role in hand-crafted works like 'I Will Knit Us a Sanctuary'

Movies

Screen Grabs: Stalin’s funeral, New Deal art, and a harrowing Mexican fable of unrest

Dennis Harvey - May 27, 2021

Three new movies seem like history repeating. Plus, an invigorating Legacy Film Festival On Aging

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