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Globetrotting DJ Maga Bo Recorded Goats in Sudan; Cleared the 'Floor in Zanzibar

Maga Bo​Most of us spend our days planted in a cubicle fantasizing about beaches, historic monuments, and maybe seeing a penguin in its natural habitat. That latest jealousy comes from a conversation with musician, producer, composer, sound engineer -- and non-desk-bound frequent traveler -- DJ Ma ... More >>

Sarah Kirnon: Following in Her Grandmother's Footsteps

Sarah Kirnon.​Sarah Kirnon, chef of Oakland's Hibiscus ― the subject of today's review ― was born in Britain and raised in Barbados. She moved to San Francisco 10 years from London (for love, naturally); after running the kitchens at Emmy's Spaghetti Shack and the Front Porch, she opened Hibi ... More >>

Just in Time for Halloween: The World's Deadliest Foods

Think last night's burrito made you sick? Even the worst food poisoning from the grubbiest taqueria is nothing compared to what might happen if you chow down on these really deadly foods.​8. FuguEating fugu, or Japanese pufferfish, is always a life-or-death gamble. Considered a delicacy, the rathe ... More >>

Proposition Hate

Gus Van Sant's Milk recaptures Californian intolerance at exactly the right time.

International crate digging gets new life online

Gus Van Sant's Milk recaptures Californian intolerance at exactly the right time.

Jim Jones: Cult leader, killer, supporter of suicide barrier on Golden Gate Bridge

Gus Van Sant's Milk recaptures Californian intolerance at exactly the right time.

The Top 10 San Francisco Cults: You Will Read This … JOIN US!

Gus Van Sant's Milk recaptures Californian intolerance at exactly the right time.

Keep Looking, Dude

Gus Van Sant's Milk recaptures Californian intolerance at exactly the right time.

Earl’s Last Laugh

Exiled in retirement after Fajitagate, ex–Police Chief Earl Sanders has re-emerged with a fresh account of the infamous Zebra murders. And his critics are on the warpath.

Rev. Death

A new documentary about populist preacher Jim Jones is a fascinating portrait of folly and power

Encore

Our critics weigh in on local theater

Encore

Our critics weigh in on local theater

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Our critics weigh in on local theater

The People's Temple

Jim Jones swings from messiah to monster, but why?

Keeping Up With the Jones

A play that tries to explain the lure of Jim Jones' infamous People's Temple

Letters to the Editor

Week of Wednesday, March 3, 2004

Jonestown's Legacy

San Francisco remembers

Reps Etc.

San Francisco remembers

Reps Etc.

San Francisco remembers

Long Night's Journey Into Day

Jonestown on his mind: A documentary maker struggles with the ineffable

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Mad Professor

Requiem for a Church Supreme

After three decades of feeding the homeless, the only church devoted to John Coltrane now finds itself without a home

Postscript

After three decades of feeding the homeless, the only church devoted to John Coltrane now finds itself without a home

Country Rogue

Mendocino publisher Bruce Anderson is smart, sophisticated, and savage

Final Deadline

David Burgin is legendary as a rough-and-tumble newspaper editor. But the legend is full of astonishing contradictions, and its last chapter may include the outcome of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by one of his proteges at the Oakland Tribune.

Talking Therapy

David Burgin is legendary as a rough-and-tumble newspaper editor. But the legend is full of astonishing contradictions, and its last chapter may include the outcome of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by one of his proteges at the Oakland Tribune.

Great Moments in the Bay Area Feel Good/Feel Better History

David Burgin is legendary as a rough-and-tumble newspaper editor. But the legend is full of astonishing contradictions, and its last chapter may include the outcome of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by one of his proteges at the Oakland Tribune.

The Absolutely True, Somewhat Spurious and Totally Impossible

CONSPIRACIES BY THE BAY!!!