ICE enforcement hits record high in Northern California
ICE recorded nearly 900 "administrative arrests" across Northern California in July β but fewer than half were booked into detention. ICE enforcement hits record high…
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Billionaires bought the SF Democratic Party. Why are we suprised at its endorsements?
The Big Tech slate won control of the DCCC. Now they're using it for their agenda. It's a total embarrassment The post Billionaires bought the…
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OPINION: These police sex-worker stings have got to stop
Why are the cops and the news media obsessing about the sex lives of consenting adults? The post OPINION: These police sex-worker stings have got…
Read full article βSunset Buzz: Prop. G supporters say they want safer streets. Pedestrian safety group was βhorrifiedβ
βIn what world does adding vehicle traffic to a road make pedestrians safer?βΒ asked an advocate at the nonprofit Walk SF. Sunset Buzz: Prop. G supporters…
Read full article βMeet the District 10 candidates: How would you hold the Navy accountable?
The candidates find common ground: Each plan to hold the Navy accountable for shipyard's contamination β and for money owed to residents. Meet the District…
Read full article ββFix this place:β For residents at Alice Griffith, S.F. settlement brings mixed emotions
$9M settlement will force public housing landlords to pay for major property improvements. Tenants say theyβre owed compensation too. βFix this place:β For residents at…
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Maren Hassingerβs evocative BAMPFA retrospective reaches up, up, up
From coiled hemp rope to wall of eye-popping pink plastic, the artist's community, colors, and contrasts are a buoying force. The post Maren Hassingerβs evocative…
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Drama Masks: A drag disaster to die for
Farewell, Dolly Parton. And hello 'Disastrous!'βD'Arcy Drollinger's latest uproarious sendup of '70s genre flicks. The post Drama Masks: A drag disaster to die for appeared…
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BIG WEEK: Tori Amos, Scumdance Film Fest, βHairspray,β Black House Radio, Dick Dayβ¦
Annual Freight Fiddle Summit, Greyboy Allstars, Egg Pals, Down Dirty Drinks, Connie, more to do! The post BIG WEEK: Tori Amos, Scumdance Film Fest, βHairspray,β…
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Read full article ββItβs called being in prison:β San Francisco has a broken-elevator problem
About 3,000 buildings in San Francisco have just one elevator. When they break down, it can be hell for senior and disabled residents. βItβs called…
Read full article βS.F. shelter worker, charged with aiding alleged cop shooter, arrested by feds on courthouse steps
Oliver Barcenas, accused of aiding alleged gunman, did not attend his own arraignment on Wednesday. He had a very good excuse. S.F. shelter worker, charged…
Read full article βS.F. Dems endorse Manny Yekutiel in contentious meeting despite sexual assault allegation, plea from accuser
Endorsement follows two hours of heated public comment about would-be D8 supervisor S.F. Dems endorse Manny Yekutiel in contentious meeting despite sexual assault allegation, plea…
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How cities are going to lose all control over housing development, soon
Wiener's housing laws are set up for cities and counties to fail, allowing developers to almost anything they want, for many years to come The…
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Nearly one-third of respondents to a first-of-its-kind survey of San Francisco's jail population alleged being seriously injured while in jail. Survey says β of respondents…
Read full article βBayview Buzz: The βgrandfather of block partiesβ lives another day and live music coming to a stoop near you
Sunday Streets came back with a bang despite dramatic cuts to the nonprofit. Plus: Live music is coming to the theater steps. Bayview Buzz: The…
Read full article βMeet the District 8 candidates: Should bike lanes be expanded even if parking is removed?
The District 8 candidates all want better bike lanes. But would they still be supportive if street parking had to be removed? Meet the District…
Read full article βOwner of S.F.βs rodent-infested Alice Griffith housing complex to pay $9M settlement
Mission Localβs reporting helped prompt investigation culminating in $9 million settlement, says City Attorney David Chiu. Owner of S.F.βs rodent-infested Alice Griffith housing complex to…
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Screen Grabs: Meep meep! βCoyote vs. Acmeβ finally crashes into theaters
Refreshingly old-fashioned but mixed-bag 'The Deb,' hard-hitting 'American Doctor,' hilarious 'Idiots,' Nippon sex cinema returns, more The post Screen Grabs: Meep meep! βCoyote vs. Acmeβ…
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Live Shots: Salt Lakeβs Krooked Kings find indie adoration
At The Independent, the five-piece communed with fans on 'In Another Life' tour. The post Live Shots: Salt Lakeβs Krooked Kings find indie adoration appeared…
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