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Clear Channel Communications Inc.

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2012

    ThatGirl on Breaking Out as a Female DJ and the Success of the Weekly Peaches Party

    Ever since she was a child, Bay Area DJ ThatGirl has been interested in street art and its connection to the hip-hop movement. However, it wasn't until she attended a rave in 1997 that she discovered her desire to channel this creativity into music, most notably turntablism. She soon purchased her o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    Sex Worker Advocates Launch First Media Campaign -- on Muni

    ​When you consider the unsavory elements one encounters on Muni -- seeds, stabbings, sermons, and semen, -- an ad campaign advocating for prostitutes' rights is rather benign.Local sex worker activists have launched a media campaign aimed to educate the bus-riding populace that sex workers are pe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2011

    Top 5 Ways to Ruin a Perfectly Respectable Career, Featuring Kings of Leon

    Is it really so hard to be Kings of Leon? That's a question that countless arena-rock sobsters have been asking themselves in the wake of the Followill clan's tour cancellation, a move which disappointed fans, upset beer manufacturers, and may damn near bankrupt Live Nation. Rather than revel in the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2009

    Yet Another Harbinger of Doom for Print Media: 40 Papers Have Dropped Out of City's Racks, Many Have Likely Ceased to Exist

    Joe EskenaziThe city is now filled with these 'ped-mounts' -- but how long will papers be around to fill them?​You, the guy who derives fiendish joy from mutilating SF Weekly's newspaper boxes? Your days are numbered. As we've reported before, newspapers' distinctive boxes (ours are red!) are bein ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 10, 2009

    Out With the Old, In With the New: City Installs Shiny Newsracks for San Franciscans to Befoul

    Joe EskenaziNew pay toilets installed in the city!​Here at SF Weekly, we've dutifully recorded the indignities meted out against our signature, red newspaper boxes. Placated with bizarre offerings? Check. Reconfigured into a formation befitting prehistoric druids? Got it. Blowed up good -- blowed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Chron Clueless About the Current State of Radio

    Radio GaGa? No, Lady Gaga Interesting article on Bay Area radio Music Directors in today's Chron. When I say interesting, it's because the information presented runs counter not only to what's currently happening with the commercial radio industry, but is written in such a way to suggest that writer ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2009

    End of the Line For Clear Channel?

    Davey-D The most recent edition of Davey-D's FNV Newsletter contains a bombshell: according to Jerry Del Colliano of Inside Music Media, "Clear Channel is done." As in, stick a fork in it. As in, Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, probably within the "next six to nine months." Del Colliano cites ... More >>

  • Music

    May 6, 2009

    Kill yourself if you listen to classic rock

    Davey-D The most recent edition of Davey-D's FNV Newsletter contains a bombshell: according to Jerry Del Colliano of Inside Music Media, "Clear Channel is done." As in, stick a fork in it. As in, Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, probably within the "next six to nine months." Del Colliano cites ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Ron English Welcomes Our New President

    Ron English's new solo exhibit is currently on view at Fifty24SF this month, so we saw fit to show you his latest work from our lovely neighbors in So Cal. English's iconic Abraham Obama image now takes presidence over a huge Clear Channel billboard in Los Angeles, celebrating our new president and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2008

    Visit Israel ... Now? Billboard in Prime Location May Not Be Spurring Travel to Mideast Warzone, But That's OK: It's Free

    The Israel tourism industry may be flagging, but it appears the billboard business is doing even worse. By Joe EskenaziDrivers entering and leaving San Francisco may have been surprised to see giant billboards featuring the Semitic version of what appears to be the Sex and the City crew -- Sex and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2008

    "19th Avenue: I Know, I Know, I Know." - Gavin Newsom's Message on Transit

    By Benjamin Wachs I have to admit something before I begin: Gavin's ability to be boring is stronger than my ability to be funny. I'm slipping. I think I can hold the line for seven-and-a-half hours, but if he posts a sequel (perhaps "State of the City: Revolutions," or "State of the City: Attac ... More >>

  • News

    September 3, 2008

    SF Weekly Letters

    By Benjamin Wachs I have to admit something before I begin: Gavin's ability to be boring is stronger than my ability to be funny. I'm slipping. I think I can hold the line for seven-and-a-half hours, but if he posts a sequel (perhaps "State of the City: Revolutions," or "State of the City: Attac ... More >>

  • News

    August 13, 2008

    Newsrack fee hike could create more empty boxes

    By Benjamin Wachs I have to admit something before I begin: Gavin's ability to be boring is stronger than my ability to be funny. I'm slipping. I think I can hold the line for seven-and-a-half hours, but if he posts a sequel (perhaps "State of the City: Revolutions," or "State of the City: Attac ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 4, 2008

    MUFF Films

    By Benjamin Wachs I have to admit something before I begin: Gavin's ability to be boring is stronger than my ability to be funny. I'm slipping. I think I can hold the line for seven-and-a-half hours, but if he posts a sequel (perhaps "State of the City: Revolutions," or "State of the City: Attac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2008

    And Whether Pigs Have Wings

    By Benjamin Wachs I have to admit something before I begin: Gavin's ability to be boring is stronger than my ability to be funny. I'm slipping. I think I can hold the line for seven-and-a-half hours, but if he posts a sequel (perhaps "State of the City: Revolutions," or "State of the City: Attac ... More >>

  • News

    February 27, 2008

    SF Weekly Letters

    By Benjamin Wachs I have to admit something before I begin: Gavin's ability to be boring is stronger than my ability to be funny. I'm slipping. I think I can hold the line for seven-and-a-half hours, but if he posts a sequel (perhaps "State of the City: Revolutions," or "State of the City: Attac ... More >>

  • Music

    February 20, 2008

    The Demise of Hyphy

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Actual, Living Advertiser Testifies

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • Blogs

    February 5, 2008

    Bruce Boils Over

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • Blogs

    February 4, 2008

    Longest Day

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2008

    Anti-Weekly Suit Set for Take-Off

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2007

    SF Government In Action: Special 'Hypocrisy' Edition.

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2007

    Judge Lets Guardian's Loony SF Weekly Lawsuit Go to Trial

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • News

    October 24, 2007

    Judge Lets Guardian's Loony Lawsuit Go to Trial

    Thizzle, bling, and blunts may have helped bring down the overhyped hyphy movement. But KMEL pulled the trigger.

  • News

    June 20, 2007

    The Loser's Circle

    Bruce Brugmann didn't get any awards from the East Bay Press Club. But he threw a first-class tantrum.

  • News

    June 20, 2007

    Hypocritical Mass

    Bruce Brugmann attacked us for doing business with Clear Channel--but didn't bother to mention he'd done the same thing.

  • News

    July 19, 2006

    Inside the Savage Nation

    He adored beatniks, trolled the streets of North Beach in a beret, and was once Timothy Leary's gatekeeper, and now he packs a gun.

  • News

    June 28, 2006

    The Quiet Storm

    He adored beatniks, trolled the streets of North Beach in a beret, and was once Timothy Leary's gatekeeper, and now he packs a gun.

  • News

    December 28, 2005

    Keep It Really Real

    Willie Brown acknowledges his cronies fed at the city trough? Now that's funny.

  • Home Entertainment

    November 23, 2005

    Your Government at Work

    Willie Brown acknowledges his cronies fed at the city trough? Now that's funny.

  • Music

    October 19, 2005

    OK Then, Music Awards!

    The biggest party thrown in celebration of local music all year

  • Music Awards

    October 19, 2005

    OK Then, Music Awards!

    The biggest party thrown in celebration of local music all year

  • News

    September 7, 2005

    Brugmann's Brain Vomit

    Cleaning up the latest drivel from San Francisco's leading bull-goose loony

  • News

    August 24, 2005

    Brugmannalysis

    What's in a cryptic, one-sentence note? A lot, if it's penned by Bay Guardian Publisher Bruce Brugmann.

  • News

    July 20, 2005

    Dog Bites

    Making a meal out of journalistic and political news, spell-checking the Guardian, and wrapping up the Castro race skirmish.

  • Year End

    December 15, 2004

    Trend-Spotting

    In a scandal-ridden election year, the year's top ten music stories were all about winning the popular vote.

  • News

    December 8, 2004

    Letters to the Editor

    Week of Wednesday, December12, 2004

  • Culture

    May 26, 2004

    The New Media Monopoly

    News & Reviews

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2004

    A Big Hit

    Hairspray charms

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 19, 2004

    Best Live-Music Venue

    The Independent

  • Music

    March 10, 2004

    Independent Thinking

    Two new high-class local venues. Bruce Springsteen concerts. Sounds like the work of Clear Channel. But it's not.

  • Music

    February 25, 2004

    Hear This

    Join indie hip-hopper Sage Francis in saying "Fuck Clear Channel."

  • Music

    November 5, 2003

    True Grit

    With its latest album, Death Cab for Cutie reclaims the word "indie"

  • Music

    April 2, 2003

    War, What Is It Good For?

    Absolutely nothing -- unless you're Clear Channel Communications

  • Culture

    March 26, 2003

    War on War Songs

    Iraq and roll don't go together well when rockers protest

  • News

    October 2, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    Week of October 2, 2002

  • Music

    October 24, 2001

    Pop Philosophy

    Shop 'til you drop...dead; Maritime on the move

  • Music

    October 10, 2001

    Pop Philosophy

    Street closing; not enough coffee, man

  • Music

    September 26, 2001

    Pop Philosophy

    Channeling stupidity, and exploding nicely

  • Music

    January 10, 2001

    Pop Philosophy

    The '80s Are Back; Vacation Music

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