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What’s it like remediating a home after a wildfire? Eaton Fire survivors shared their experiences

As the two-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire approaches, survivors whose homes didn't burn down but had smoke damage shared their stories and photos with…

Establishment Collapse: A Latino Vote Earthquake

Largest US doctors’ group supports banning countertop material linked to deadly lung disease

The American Medical Association recommends the use of safer alternatives to high-silica engineered stone.

Mission Buzz: Radio Habana to open as a cafe during the day. Supes vote to rename Cesar Chavez St.

The Drawing Room is coming to Mission Street. Also, Square vacated the former home of Lucca Ravioli at 22nd and Valencia. Mission Buzz: Radio Habana…

Everything you need to know about Long Beach’s speed cameras

It's a new era on Long Beach's streets. We're tracking what it means for you and whether it makes the city safer.

‘Seeds for Liberation’ Showcases Sprouting of Younger Generations in Pro-Palestine Movement

The documentary reveals historical similarities between Palestine and other revolutionary movements, strengthening “Free Palestine” as the litmus test of our generation. The post ‘Seeds for…

Screen Grabs: Mermaids, magic, John Cameron Mitchell… It’s Trans Film Fest time

Plus: A history of Black zombies, Jewish Film Fest Encore, jokey 'Nirvanna,' two very good movies about grief, more The post Screen Grabs: Mermaids, magic,…

The Big Question: What is the worst thing you ever did as a kid?

Don't worry, you're beyond the statute of limitations. The Big Question: What is the worst thing you ever did as a kid?

Celebrating photographer Minnette Lehmann’s 97 years of radicalism, feminism, ruthless critique

Memorial honoring Bay Area art world stalwart to be held Sun/15 at The Lab. The post Celebrating photographer Minnette Lehmann’s 97 years of radicalism, feminism,…

The Tower Theatre still stands

On Mission Street. Photo by Patrick Piazza. The Tower Theatre still stands

Viz Valley Middle School had no PTA, so teachers created a nonprofit instead

It was no surprise to music teacher Lauren Schwartz when SFUSD Superintendent Maria Su, announcing the district’s new enrollment system last month, acknowledged that the…

Maps: How voter turnout helped Scott Wiener beat Connie Chan 

Scott Wiener racked up high margins in parts of the city with lots of voters Maps: How voter turnout helped Scott Wiener beat Connie Chan 

William Kentridge’s latest monumental work takes on Africa in World War I

'We found a physical spasm in the body that reflects a spasm of history' says artist of 'The Head & The Load' The post William…

Homelessness? Evictions? Not the mayor’s priority

But thanking a billionaire who got rich from illegal conversion of apartments to hotel rooms? Sure The post Homelessness? Evictions? Not the mayor’s priority appeared…

San Francisco legalizes home restaurants

MEHKO legalizes the preparation and serving of food out of applicant's homes. The legislation had unanimous support from supervisors. San Francisco legalizes home restaurants

PSA: BART shutting down trains between 24th St. and Daly City this weekend, replaced by buses

Service will be adjusted as crews install new train control equipment PSA: BART shutting down trains between 24th St. and Daly City this weekend, replaced…

OC’s Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s braces for more flooding after damage from El Niño high tides

Orange County’s Bolsa Chica Conservancy is one of several organizations affected by recent flooding. They’re bracing for even higher king tide forecasts.

Dan Shimell unseats incumbent Valerie Amezcua as Santa Ana’s next mayor

His win has become one of the most surprising upsets in Orange County’s general election and marks a shift in city politics.

In LA’s Little Bangladesh, Raman’s visits won votes. Now residents have a to-do list for her

Those in Little Bangladesh say they are often ignored, but Raman spent time listening to their concerns this fall.

Bob Lee’s killer, Nima Momeni, gets 16 years to life for Cash App founder’s stabbing

Nima Momeni was convicted of murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee on Dec. 17, 2024, in one of San Francisco's most high-profile killings. Bob Lee’s…