Anti-war protesters rally against Gaza invasion and rising Palestinian death...
Jaclyn (left) and Russell Bates protest the invasion of Gaza outside the Israeli consulate in San Francisco.Steven T. JonesAs the West Bank erupted today in a “day of rage” against Israel’s ongoing...
View ArticleLandlord plaintiff in eviction fee case has history of tenant law violations
The Eviction Free Summer of activism and housing reform legislation is now transitioning into courtroom battles.Joe Fitzgerald RodriguezSan Francisco landlord attorneys filed a lawsuit on Thursday...
View ArticleHow you can help the 1,900 Central American child refugees in the Bay Area
ens of thousands of unaccompanied children have been detained while crossing the US-Mexico border. AP PHOTO BY RICK LOOMISThere are at least 1,900 child refugees in the Bay Area from Guatemala,...
View ArticleTenants target Airbnb rentals before hearings on regulatory legislation
Sticker that SFTU plans to place on buildings with illegally converted apartments all over San Francisco.As the San Francisco Planning Commission prepares for an Aug. 7 hearing on Sup. David Chiu’s...
View ArticleHousing ballot measures would weaken city policy
With market-rate housing construction booming, Kim abandons effort to balance it with more affordability Mike KoozminEDITORIAL Under the misleading guise of encouraging the development of more...
View ArticleMonday music video mayhem
Claire George of The Tropics in the band's winning video.Just in case you've been living under a rock slightly behind on your local music coverage for the past couple weeks, allow us to remind you of a...
View ArticleExposing PG&E's other "cozy relationship," with Mayor Ed Lee
News outlets from Sacramento to Los Angeles are crowing about Pacific Gas & Electric Company's alleged "cozy relationship" with the utlity that oversees it, the California Public Utilities...
View ArticleOf borders and love songs
Diana Gameros brings her unique musical perspective to the YBCA's MEX I AM FestivalDIANA GAMEROSPhoto by Jazmin Morelosesilvers@sfbg.comRead more »
View ArticleSnap sounds
Quick takes on new releasesLYKKE LII Never Learn(LL/Atlantic)Lykke Li is a pop star who surrounds herself in clouds of reverb, so the obvious reference point for her music is Phil Spector's '60s...
View ArticleFilm Listings: July 30 - August 5, 2014
Film listings are edited by Cheryl Eddy. Reviewers are Kimberly Chun, Dennis Harvey, Lynn Rapoport, and Sara Maria Vizcarrondo. For rep house showtimes, see Rep Clock.SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH FILM...
View ArticleTheater Listings: July 30 - August 5, 2014
Stage listings are compiled by Guardian staff. Performance times may change; call venues to confirm. Reviewers are Robert Avila, Rita Felciano, and Nicole Gluckstern. Submit items for the listings at...
View ArticlePsychic Dream Astrology: July 30 - August 5, 2014
Psychic Dream AstrologyJuly 30-Aug. 5, 2014ARIESMarch 21-April 19There is no gift greater than giving yourself more space, Aries. You are overwhelmed and need to tend to your foundations before you try...
View ArticleRep Clock: July 30 - August 5, 2014
Schedules are for Wed/30-Tue/5 except where noted. Director and year are given when available. Double and triple features marked with a •. All times pm unless otherwise specified.ARTISTS' TELEVISION...
View ArticleFinger lickin' good
TABLEHOPPING Fresh seafood, fried chicken, authentic bruschetta, and Eat Drink SF will all inspire overeating this week.Bruschetta-me mucho: Biondivino's new pop-upPHOTO BY CERI...
View ArticleDemocracy wow!
An inside take on Aaron Landsman, Mallory Catlett, and Jim Findlay's 'City Council Meeting'Texas style: "City Council Meeting" has taken the stage in various cities, including this 2012 production in...
View ArticleSailing through
THE WEEKNIGHTER: Beer (and some surprising neighborhood feeling) flows freely at Southern Pacific Brewing.Taps ahoy: Southern Pacific BrewingGUARDIAN PHOTO BY JESSICA CHRISTIANculture@sfbg.comRead more »
View ArticleCatching up with David Kilgour
David Kilgour plays the Rickshaw Stop Fri/1.Photo courtesy Merge RecordsA couple of years ago, on a warm summer evening in the city of Blue Lake, California, I stopped by my friend’s house after work....
View ArticleFlaming Lotus Girls bring SOMA to Pier 14
The Flaming Lotus Girls pose with SOMA at its new location on Pier 14Jason ChinnFollowing in the tradition of Burning Man artworks returning to San Francisco for temporary public installations, my...
View ArticleKim's affordable housing ballot measure gutted then approved
Supervisor Jane Kim calls for more affordable housing construction in San Francisco at a press conference in front of City Hall on 7/18. So what changed? Photo by Joe Fitzgerald RodriguezHousing is out...
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