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"American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez."

Aug 6, 2026

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"American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez."

El Teatro Campesino (Spanish for "The Farmworker's Theater"). Founded in 1965 by playwright, director, and impresario Luis Valdez, himself the son of a farmworker, the company's improvised skits and scenes brought the Delano grape strike screaming into the American consciousness from 1965 through 1967

Vita Hewitt

Rising Rents in SF Are Pushing Up Housing Costs In Oakland

Aug 5, 2026

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Rising Rents in SF Are Pushing Up Housing Costs In Oakland

As SF home values approach $1.4 million and median rent hits $3,558, the spillover is landing across the bay. Oakland renters are showing up to open houses with recommendation letters in hand.

Broke-Ass Stuart Schuffman

This New California Bill Could Help Fight Monopolies Like Amazon and PG&E

Aug 5, 2026

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This New California Bill Could Help Fight Monopolies Like Amazon and PG&E

Can the COMPETE Act Combat Monopolies In California?

Abraham Woodliff

Aug 5, 2026

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😮The BAS Store is Shutting Down

August 14th is the last day.

Broke-Ass Stuart Schuffman

Castro Theatre Sues Contractor for Faulty Renovations

Aug 5, 2026

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Castro Theatre Sues Contractor for Faulty Renovations

The San Francisco landmark is suing for over $5 million in damages, but that's just the beginning.

Jake Warren

🧜Little Mermaid Sing-Along, Aerial Arts Fest, & Cat Videos!

Aug 4, 2026

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🧜Little Mermaid Sing-Along, Aerial Arts Fest, & Cat Videos!

Plus Nina LaCour's book launch, & women's sports.

Vanessa Gil

Aug 4, 2026

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Win a Pair of Tix to see Passion Pit!

Sunday, August 16th at Fox Theater in Oakland

Vanessa Gil

What it Was Like Being a Broke Artist in SF Back in the Day

Aug 3, 2026

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What it Was Like Being a Broke Artist in SF Back in the Day

Long before this city got its new face, it was a broke-ass paradise. In those days, rents were cheap and the city was full of artists, writers, pranksters, and unemployed visionaries.

P Segal - Bohemian Archivist

Bipping Gets First Cinematic Moment With Locally-Made "Splash City"

Jul 30, 2026

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Bipping Gets First Cinematic Moment With Locally-Made "Splash City"

“Bipping,” for those unfamiliar with the term, can be described as a “ninja-style car smash and grab.” The perp silently breaks in the window of a car or other vehicle and quickly steals as many valuables as they can grab from the interior.

Peter Wong

Delicious Food-Centric Festivals Every Week This Summer in SF or Oakland

Jul 30, 2026

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Delicious Food-Centric Festivals Every Week This Summer in SF or Oakland

Culinary expertise from every corner of the world on nearly every corner of our fair city, during the best time of year for weather.

Alex Mak