Alternative event to National Night Out shifts focus away from surveillance
Aug. 5 marks National Night Out, an annual event promoted by local governments and law enforcement agencies geared toward ending neighborhood violence and promoting public safety.In San Francisco,...
View ArticlePROMO: Win Tickets to Viva Las Vegas at Paramount!
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View ArticleMarc E. Bassy on breaking down musical boxes
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View ArticleCapitalism, performance art, and a whole lot of ass-shaking: Notes from a...
J and B doin' their thing at AT&T Park, Wed/5.PHOTOS VIA GETTYFirst off: To review a Beyoncé and Jay Z show, in the traditional way that music writers generally review live music — assessing and...
View ArticleUntil we legalize marijuana, reduce arrests
By Endria RichardsonLast week, the Editorial Board of the New York Times called for the federal government to repeal its ban on marijuana. Marijuana legalization would be a strong step towards reducing...
View ArticleRick Stevens & Love Power - 2nd Year Anniversary at Slim's August 9
This Saturday at Slim's! Dr. Rock & Latin Rock Inc. Present: Rick Stevens & Love Power - 2nd Year AnniversarySaturday, August 9 doors 7pm/show 8pm Tickets are $15 advance/ $20 doorRead more »
View ArticleTalking Gaza, sharing falafel
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View ArticleMessed up: Did this man vandalize Alejandro Nieto's memorial?
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View ArticleGaza protests this week and next
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View ArticleTornadoes vs. turtles: this week's new movies
Walking Dead alum Sarah Wayne Callies faces another natural disaster in Into the Storm.Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesWill ninja turtles or killer tornadoes reign supreme in this week's battle...
View ArticleHere are some shows that have nothing to do with Outside Lands
Diarrhea Planet hit Leo's in Oakland tonight, Fri/8. Laugh all you want, but they're damn good.What's that you say? VIP wristbands for $600, special-issue high-end ice cream, and tiny cups of organic...
View ArticleChiu’s proposed Airbnb regulations clear Planning Commission
Board President David Chiu’s proposed legislation regulating short-term rentals facilitated by tech companies Airbnb and VBRO won approval from the San Francisco Planning Commission on Aug. 7.Read more »
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View ArticleStarred, Striped
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View ArticleAlternative event to National Night Out shifts focus away from surveillance
Aug. 5 marks National Night Out, an annual event promoted by local governments and law enforcement agencies geared toward ending neighborhood violence and promoting public safety.In San Francisco,...
View ArticlePROMO: Win Tickets to Viva Las Vegas at Paramount!
VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964) - Race car driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) is down on his luck in Las Vegas. The Grand Prix is just around the corner and his race car needs an engine! Lucky has to take a...
View ArticleMarc E. Bassy on breaking down musical boxes
Marc E. BassyPHOTO BY BRAD BLACKAs a member of 2AM Club and a songwriter for artists like Chris Brown and Sean Kingston, San Francisco-raised Marc Griffin is an experienced pop music craftsman. But as...
View ArticleCapitalism, performance art, and a whole lot of ass-shaking: Notes from a...
J and B doin' their thing at AT&T Park, Wed/5.PHOTOS VIA GETTYFirst off: To review a Beyoncé and Jay Z show, in the traditional way that music writers generally review live music — assessing and...
View ArticleUntil we legalize marijuana, reduce arrests
By Endria RichardsonLast week, the Editorial Board of the New York Times called for the federal government to repeal its ban on marijuana. Marijuana legalization would be a strong step towards reducing...
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