Soma Archives - 48 hills

Nightlife

We’re reopening the Stud—here’s why it matters

Marke B. - September 5, 2023

Amid the global backlash to LGBTQ rights, one of SF's oldest queer bars returns as a beacon of safety and love

Music

BFF.fm dials in a decade of indie community—with a big party, of course

Marke B. - August 29, 2023

The online radio station boasts 110 current shows and 10 years of openings SF's ears. Celebrate on Thu/31

Music

Outside Lands 2023: The scene and the herd

Tamara Palmer - August 15, 2023

The 15th edition of the music and food festival was the queerest yet — and that’s a good sign

Onstage

Donna Sachet and a pizza with everything: ‘Sunday’s a Drag’ returns, fabulously

Joshua Rotter - August 3, 2023

With a new venue (Club Fugazi), new food, and a slate of seasoned performers, the musical drag brunch hits the spot

LGBTQ

Supes panel votes to landmark Castro Theater seats

Tim Redmond - April 17, 2023

Move might bring promoter back to the bargaining table; full board still has to approve.

The Agenda

Saving residential hotels, limiting public comment—and the budget process begins

Tim Redmond - February 26, 2023

Plus: Why Downtown failed, and what we can learn. That's The Agenda for Feb. 27-March 5.

Housing

Sweeping in the rain

Tiny - January 14, 2023

From SoMa to Wood Street Commons, the unhoused suffer as the brutal sweeps continue

Housing

Why 469 Stevenson, the much-hyped project, will provide zero affordable housing for SoMa

John Elberling - December 11, 2022

Look at the numbers. It just doesn't add up. And there was a much better alternative.

Development

The SoMa project that created a furor in the Assembly race is back again

Tim Redmond - October 25, 2022

Planning is trying again on 469 Stevenson, but the EIR appeal didn't delay a project that isn't going to be built any time soon anyway. Oh, and Yimby Law just lost.

Campaign Trail

Honey Mahogany talks about Treasure Island finances and how to make the project work

Steve Stallone - October 24, 2022

D6 candidate supports the unpopular toll, but knows more about the complex situation than the incumbent, Matt Dorsey.

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