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The legacy of the late, great Harry Britt, who would not have backed Scott Wiener …

Plus: Homeless count soars, protecting hotel workers, and what will the mayor do about Crocker Amazon Park? That's The Agenda for Nov. 8-15 The post…

Planning Commission rejects plan to save low income people from displacement

Chen bill would make sure housing demolitions don't eliminate affordable housing. Mayoral appointees say no. The post Planning Commission rejects plan to save low income…

Fireworks, whistles, pots and pans: How neighbors came together to push ICE out of Boyle Heights

Residents, clergy and organizers faced off with federal immigration agents outside Adventist White Memorial.

Altar in rice and beans

On Shotwell Street. Photo by Sara Miles. Altar in rice and beans

Everyone knows about Bayview’s Third Street — but there’s far more to the neighborhood

Over 3,600 businesses make up the tapestry of Bayview, but ask the average passerby about where to eat or shop in Bayview and the answer…

Lame Duck Chaos | The White House Strikes Back

Community, LA leaders denounce ICE activity at White Memorial

Protesters gathered at White Memorial early Saturday morning as masked federal agents held a blockade outside the hospital’s emergency room entrance for hours.

From dance club to sex club, Soft Cell cheers on the freaks one final time

With 'Danceteria' tour, Marc Almond waves goodbye to seminal synth act after partner Dave Ball's passing last year. The post From dance club to sex…

ICE detains two US citizens protesting outside White Memorial Hospital, rapid response groups say

It appears the incident began after people witnessed someone being detained and taken into the hospital before a crowd of protesters came to rally against…

What Both Parties Get Wrong About Latino Voters | Mike Madrid on CNN

Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze haze, and indie majesty

DIIV, 60 Juno, Frankie and the Witch Fingers brought the noise at impeccably curated indie series. The post Live Shots: Psyched! Fest’s punk venom, shoegaze…

Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

At Potrero del Sol Park. Photo by Andres Jimenez Larios. Cempaxochitl, the Mexican marigold.

How LAUSD’s famed coffee cake became this Valley bride’s wedding cake

For her big day, Micki Boden went with an old favorite from her school years — with the help of LAUSD staff.

Mayor Daniel Lurie gains power — and loses excuses

Mayor Daniel Lurie has convinced San Francisco voters to hand him more power. It’s a risky bet. Like many moderates in town, Lurie has blamed…

Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, accused of domestic violence, for state commission

Ballard was in 2021 sentenced to four years probation after allegations of domestic violence. Gov. Newsom taps ex-spokesperson Nate Ballard, accused of domestic violence, for…

S.F. has ‘sole discretion’ to terminate contract that facilitates ICE use of city-owned garage

The 2022 contract gives San Francisco “sole discretion” to end its agreement with the private operator of a city garage ICE uses. S.F. has ‘sole…

Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5 years of free rent, worth $5.5M

Real Time Investigation Center may continue free downtown sublease till 2032 thanks to crypto billionaire Chris Larsen Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5…

Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins best chowder in San Francisco

Also: A new Japanese curry spot on Irving Street and a Spring Equinox with "a little something" on each block. Sunset Buzz: Rusty Ladle wins…

Excelsior Buzz: Donate to a local birthing center or take what you need at weekly giveaway

Now that the election season is coming to an end, let’s take a breather and dive into this week’s Excelsior Buzz. Excelsior Buzz: Donate to…

From Eastside beer to artist lofts: The Brewery Artwalk returns to Lincoln Heights

The 17-acre campus of the Brewery opens to the public this weekend for its twice-yearly artwalk.