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  The Man Who Cried Dust

  Christopher Muhammad's fight with Lennar over toxic dust has resulted in a restraining order against him, an accusation that he's a shakedown artist, and grudging respect from his rivals.

  By Lauren Smiley

  Wednesday, July 01

  When Nation of Islam minister Christopher Muhammad walked into a community meeting at the Bayview Opera House this spring, everyone knew he'd... More >>
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  Pay for Play

  Superstar session drummer and Dadaist marketing genius Josh Freese (Devo, A Perfect Circle, the Vandals) sells himself, his famous friends, and all-you-can-eat shrimp at Sizzler to promote his new album.

  By Vickie Chang

  Wednesday, June 24

  As the sun sets over the parking lot of the Long Beach Courthouse, one of the best and busiest session drummers in the industry is standing... More >>
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  Service with a Snarl

  In San Francisco, lizards, rodents, and vicious Chihuahuas have all been declared service animals.

  By Joe Eskenazi

  Wednesday, June 17

  Not long ago, Charles Esler's Chihuahua, Tita, chased a woman clear across Dolores Park. The dog "just gets fixated," he says nonchalantly. "It's... More >>
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  A Beautiful Risk

  Tired of hiding the truth, she transitioned into a male sex worker. He’s been in a struggle with societal norms — and himself — ever since.

  By Ashley Harrell

  Wednesday, June 10

  On a damp Wednesday evening, while chain-smoking on the patio at a Tenderloin gay dive bar, Stephen Gray decided he wanted to rehearse. His... More >>
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  Funemployment: Jobless young San Franciscans are welcoming the worst recession of their lives with open arms. Too bad the party can't last forever.

  By Peter Jamison

  Wednesday, June 03

  The text message came on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Alexis Mansinne, a 25-year-old event planner for the chic architectural magazine Dwell,... More >>