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Homelessness

The profound irony of the APEC news media coverage

Tim Redmond - November 15, 2023

The problem that the mayor is trying to solve with sweeps was created by the same political agenda that drives the event she is so happily hosting.

The Agenda

Who should pay for more cops? Plus: high-speed police chases ….

Tim Redmond - November 5, 2023

... and alternatives for the future of downtown. That's The Agenda for Nov. 5-12

Art

Chuck Sperry screenprints rock history and the fight for equal rights, one poster at a time

Mary Corbin - November 1, 2023

A counterculture constant, from his work with Artist Television Access to Studio 4 and Bill Graham Presents

Economy

Opposition grows to Breed’s APEC boosterism—and the massive security plans

Tim Redmond - October 25, 2023

Small businesses, seniors, hotel workers, Soma residents say the billionaire party will hurt them badly.

Performance

447 Minna: Best of the Bay 2023 Editors’ Pick

Charles Lewis III - October 24, 2023

The new performance venue is already helping indie arts companies with outsider sensibilities find a new home

The Agenda

A (too) modest housing bond, the impacts of APEC security measures …

Tim Redmond - October 22, 2023

... and what's headed for the March ballot? That's The Agenda for Oct. 22-29

Music

Spirit of trailblazing gay synth wizard Patrick Cowley still shoots out ‘Menergy’

Daniel Bromfield - October 15, 2023

Event at Tenderloin Museum celebrates SF's Hi-NRG progenitor, as Dark Entries Records releases vast output

Music

Under the Stars: Dive into the stoned-soul ‘STU’ of emcee Jay Stone

John-Paul Shiver - October 3, 2023

Plus: Khruangbin teams up with Toro Y Moi live, Vagabond drops low, new Ty Segall and Soccer Mommy, more swell tunes

Nightlife

SF’s electronic music scene remembers essential figure Alland Byallo, 1979-2023

John-Paul Shiver - September 28, 2023

The beloved DJ-producer passed away suddenly, but leaves a long legacy of musical innovation and party breakthroughs

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

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