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Why Downtown San Francisco Is Struggling
Downtown San Francisco is struggling, not because of WFH (work from home), COVID, or even the tech industry’s great abdication. It’s in trouble because it was made to struggle, by force and design. The city’s upper-right quadrant, where it first emerged from the water like some Silurian hexapod, has undergone

A.C.T’s “Nobody Loves You” Starts Previews Tonight!
Nobody Loves You starts previews TONIGHT! Be the first to see this hot new musical! Join us for the first weekend: Feb 28, Mar 1, & Mar 2. Use code FIRSTDATE to unlock discounted tickets—and each ticket comes with a drink voucher. Get your tickets here! NOBODY LOVES YOUA new(ish) musical Now–March 30A.C.T.’s Toni

Can SFMTA Save Itself By Developing Housing on Parking Lots?
SFMTA owns more land than the Winnie the Pooh crew inhabits– 110 acres and 90 properties, to be exact. If they let developers build on it, could it solve their financial problems? Or is it a money grab from greedy developers who are going to exacerbate wealth inequality? What Land

Mission Artists’ Eviction Timeline Sped Up
Evictions suck. They rip people out of homes and throw them to the streets, and it’s devastating to our community. One of the hardest parts about telling the story of eviction is the utter futility that hides under the covers of it. Procedure turns into bureaucracy. Paperwork piles into an

Former Homeless Man Speaks Out About the Realities of Life on the Streets
On the Streets of SF, A Former Homeless Man Exposes the Harsh Reality of SF’s Crisis

Paul McCartney’s Rare Photos Show the Beatles’ Meteoric Rise
Paul McCartney’s photographs from 1963-64, on display at the de Young Museum, offer a rare glimpse into the Beatles’ rise to global fame and McCartney’s early passion for photography.

Exploring the Cinematic Treasures of the Spring Quarter at BAMPFA
The Berkeley Art Museum Pacific Film Archive’s Spring 2025 film series offers a range of international and independent films, including “All We Imagine As Light,” “Nayola,” “Camp de Thiaroye,” and “Media And Migration On Screen,” showcasing diverse stories and experiences.