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SEIU Local 1021 Political Director Chris Daly (left) and Executive Director Pete Castelli during the Oct. 18 strike.Tim DawThe BART Board of Directors today approved a modified contract with its two...
View ArticleHole Lotta Love: Saturday night at SOMArts!
A pit under the floor becomes a wellspring for 100 performances over six hours at SOMArts this Saturday night There’s a hole under the gallery floor at SOMArts. And art abhors a vacuum.This century-old...
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