Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to βMaddieβs Secretβ
'I could take a women's picture-type TV-movie narrative and inject it with a Paul Verhoeven kind of intensity,' says filmmaker. The post Who is she?…
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At Golden Gate Park. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Saxophonist
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Drones will be used to crack down on illegal fireworks this Fourth of July
Police departments around SoCal are starting to embrace new technologies this Fourth of July that cracks down on illegal firework use.
Read full article βJuan Gonzales, wise owl of San Francisco journalism, is retiring. Sort of.
The local journalist and mentor to many will soon retire from his post as chair of City Collegeβs journalism department, which heβs held since 1985.…
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The Chron and right wing are now blaming DSA and Dean Preston for the problems of tech IPOs
The 'left' didn't create the housing crisis, and the free market is never going to solve it. Let's unpack the latest bogus media narrative The…
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SF public bank plans moves toward November ballot
A groundbreaking concept in local finance could begin operations after a Charter Amendment thatβso far-has little visible opposition. The post SF public bank plans moves…
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Dyke March rally shrinksβbut still roars
Pride Saturday gathering moves out of Dolores Park and onto street to cut down on expenses, but there'll be radical politics aplenty. The post Dyke…
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LAUSD’s new screen time rules: No device time for youngest students, more limits for older grades
The policy sets up guardrails on the amount of time students should spend in front of a digital device.
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Half-cent sales tax to fund LA city fire department heads to the Nov ballot
If approved by voters, the measure would raise $345 million in its first year and it would remain in effect until it is repealed by…
Read full article βYour guide to S.F. Pride 2026: Marches, parties, and more
Looking for what to do in San Francisco for Pride weekend? Check out our guide to the biggest parties, marches, and events. Your guide to…
Read full article βFormer S.F. official violated ethics rules, city audit findsΒ
Investigation finds that former chief assistant treasurer Tajel Shah steered a $7M software contract toward a friendβs company. Former S.F. official violated ethics rules, city…
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Heat and a chance of thunderstorms: A look at LAβs elevated fire risk this week
The Antelope and Cuyama valleys could see temperatures as high as 106 degrees.
Read full article βExcelsior Buzz: City Made Quilts to open on Geneva Avenue in August
For over a decade, Sarah Cain has stitched her love letter to S.F. into quilts. This August, it becomes a business. Excelsior Buzz: City Made…
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New novel βMidnight, at the Warβ grapples with journalistic truth after 9/11
Devi S. Laskar's latest sweeps its reporter-protagonist across the world and deep into thorny, resonant questions. The post New novel βMidnight, at the Warβ grapples…
▶️ Watch →S.F. public utilities boss Dennis Herrera to retire after 25 years at City Hall
Herrera served as city attorney for nearly 20 years before becoming the head of the Public Utilities Commission in 2021. S.F. public utilities boss Dennis…
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At 22nd and Florida and Streets. Photo by Robert Weiner. Hereβs looking at you
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An off-duty ICE officer killed an armed man on New Year’s Eve. Weβre still waiting on LAPD findings
Nearly six months Keith Porter, Jr., was fatally shot, his family is still waiting for answers. They've challenged federal officials' account of the encounter.
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Hereβs what we do, and donβt, know about whatβs in the smoke from the Boyle Heights fire
Pollution advisories will remain in effect through at least early afternoon Tuesday. Experts told LAist that people in surrounding communities should take precautions.
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LAUSD considers $21 billion spending plan. The problem: revenue isnβt keeping up
The districtβs budget includes raises, smaller class sizes and additional mental health support for students, but leaders say future cuts are needed.
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As fans flock to SoFi and watch parties, Metro ridership gets major boost during World Cup
A special bus service to and from SoFi Stadium has logged more than 100,000 rides for the first four World Cup matches.
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