Top Stories

Behind Closed Doors: The Next Battle for Board President is Under Way

Negotiations around who should hold the seat of Board president raise questions regarding what qualities they need to possess.

 

Fiat Lux Seeks to Outlast the Hills

What started as a tiny, 199-square-foot jewelry shop has evolved into a gathering place for makers, with a world-class selection and a cult-like following.

 

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News

Market Street Overhaul Gets $15M Boost From Feds

The first phase would begin construction in 2020 before moving onto other public transit, pedestrian and cyclist improvements that includes banning most cars.

 

The Government May Have Just Legalized Hemp

Why Congress’ 2018 Farm Bill is poised to be a game-changer — and from an unlikely source.

 

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Slideshows

Red Bull Music: P-Lo and ALLBLACK, December 7th at UC Theatre Berkeley

 

Emma Ruth Rundle, Jaye Jayle & Hether Fortune at Rickshaw Stop, Monday, Dec.10, 2018

 

Recombinant Festival: Transmissions from the Seismic Stations at Gray Area, Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2018

 

Magic Sword & Crystal Ghost at Slim’s, Dec. 5, 2018

 


Music

Cults and the Allure of One Particular Cult

On Offering, the synthpop duo traded darkness for light — but they still love to play in churches.

 

Preoccupations’ Mike Wallace Is a Manic Machine

A drummer who brings a zest for life, on and off stage.

 

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Culture

Houses of the Holy: Al Farrow’s Sculptural Provocations

His replica of the White House may be the color of feces, but it’s more than a snide comment on the current resident.

 

Sofia Córdova’s Muni Bus Shelter Series Stands Up for Sanctuary Cities

'A Body Reorganized,' at 689 Market St. (by Third Street).

 

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Dining

Ramenwell Focuses on Doing a Few Things Right. But Is It Enough?

There can be a virtue in having a small menu.

 

Secrets of the Much-Imitated Breakfast

Not all of Humphry Slocombe’s flavors seem so weird after 10 years, but the Mission ice cream shop has shown true staying power — and they're throwing a big anniversary bash on Dec. 28.

 

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Film

The Quake

Another big disaster movie from the land of the fjords.

 

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

One of the greats tries to find his place in a new world.

 

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Dan Savage’s 14th Annual HUMP! Opening Fest Is Coming To San Francisco!

 

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