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  • Blogs

    April 6, 2012

    Peter Magowan, Former Giants President, Among Romney's Top Bay Area Donors

    Californians would have loved 2002 Mitt Romney. That guy was the bleeding heart who pushed universal health care in his state; the conservationist who would attack a coal plant by saying "I will not create jobs that kill people!"; a man who signed a Planned Parenthood candidate questionnaire affirmi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    The Jug Shop Ushers in a New Year of Beer Tastings

    It's only a few days into 2012, but you've been behaving very well. The New Year diet is working, and tonight you'll be gorging on raw carrot sticks, a handful of unsalted almonds, and a tall glass of water. At the end of the week, celebrate the success of your resolution by breaking it in grand fas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2011

    Magicians Walking Across United States Finally Make it to New York City

    Courtesy of the Great American Walkabout An easy stroll through Pennsylvania ​SF Weekly readers might recall the offbeat story about a few magicians who were on a random quest to walk the nation. When we caught up with them as they started their journey in San Francisco in March, they told us that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2011

    A Giant Beer Dinner at Jardiniere

    ​You've done a lot to support the Giants. The orange wig, 'Let Timmy Smoke' t-shirt, and beard implant were all grand gestures. Next week, there's another way to celebrate the home team, and all you need to do is indulge in some quality food and beer.As the season winds down, Traci Des Jardins and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2011

    What's Your Death Row Last Meal?

    James Reynolds/Last SuppersRecreations of condemned inmates' actual last meal requests​I got to thinking about death-row last meal requests last week, which naturally made me think of mine. I don't want to speculate about why I'd be executed. Naturally, I would be being framed. I also asked ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2011

    Organic Chicken Actually Proven to Be Safer

    Alarmed by the recent outbreak of drug-resistent salmonella in ground turkey, which killed one Californian woman? The way to protect yourself might be to buy organic. Yesterday, NPR reported that a University of Maryland study found that big organic chicken farms have much lower levels of antibio ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Zombies to Plunder San Francisco, Traffic Sign Warns

    Rudeen Monte​Hacking electronic road signs so that they display warnings of impending zombie invasions has become something of a national pastime. Such pranks have taken place in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, and probably elsewhere. (Our brains remain safely in our sk ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2011

    Change.org: Congress Pressures Hillary Clinton to Denounce Chinese Hackers

    Ai Weiwei​Earlier today, we told you about the Change.org petition, a viral response to the beating of a transgender woman in Maryland. Seeing the significance of this San Francisco-based social-action platform -- which was recently attacked by Chinese hackers --  the pressure is now on for U ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2011

    Kamala Harris Files Brief Supporting Federal Health Care Reform

    This won't hurt a bit...​California Attorney General Kamala Harris has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit seeking to aid the defense of President Barack Obama's landmark health care legislation.The so-called Affordable Care Act, perhaps Obama's most significant legisla ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Robert Pattinson Plays Dirty with Elephants, Soy Will Not Give a Guy a Rack

    ​SFoodie's roundup of tips, news, and rants from the week in animal-free eats. twilightish.comRobert Pattinson's ripe, and his new movie stinks.​• Listen, I know you want to get freaky with Robert Pattinson, but please don't go see Water for Elephants, because it looks like some crazy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2011

    Week in Gay: Ted Haggard is Bisexual and Anderson Cooper has a 'Companion'

    Coming after cousin Geri​This edition of The Week in Gay is a potpourri (either a miscellaneous collection of stories or a mixture of dried flowers and spices) of four categories - plus an extra special bonus!Included are updates on the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, the latest stories from San F ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2010

    Virgin Megastore Crash: Eyewitness Account

    A record-breaker...​Yesterday we reported on a woman making a hit record of a different kind -- she motored her car straight through a plate glass window at the old Virgin Megastore on Sutter and Market. The incident took place when a big rig clipped a Toyota Camry -- which happened to be 15 feet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2010

    DA Kamala Harris' Office Has ID'd at Least 76 Police Employees With Problem Backgrounds

    D.A. Kamala Harris​The San Francisco District Attorney's office has so far notified Public Defender Jeff Adachi in writing of 76 police department employees with criminal or disciplinary backgrounds requiring disclosure.The letters come in response to a judge's order that D.A. Kamala Harris move q ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2010

    Police Create Committee To Suss Out Crooked Cops

    Shawn CalhounChief George Gascon is angry. He wants you to be angry, too.​A retired judge and police team will begin reviewing the misconduct and criminal histories of San Francisco police officers. This is part of a new process to disclose information that may discredit cops testifying at trial. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 9, 2010

    Chicken Salad Sandwich at Café Divis

    John Birdsall Maryland chicken salad sandwich on brioche bun ($6.50). ​Monday, August 9, 2010 Christian Cisclé was the opening chef and manager of Farmer Brown spin-off Little Skillet, and put the place on the city's list of gotta-eat venues last year. In February, he had a parting of the wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 20, 2010

    S.F. Taxpayer-Funded Poll Reveals S.F. Taxpayers Don't Want to Pay Taxes

    San Francisco voters say 'Bah Humbug' to new taxes, poll claims...​A poll commissioned by the San Francisco County Transportation Authority revealed that city voters are in no mood to pay the taxes the Board of Supervisors will likely today move to place on the ballot -- where voters will eventual ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 1, 2010

    iPhone 4 Hit With Class Action Lawsuits -- First of Potential Cavalcade

    ​Pair of San Francisco suits regarding iPhone 4 join Maryland Suit.  Those holding their breath until a lawsuit was filed over the propensity of the new iPhone 4 to get poor reception or even drop calls due to a supposed antenna problem can finally exhale. Apple and AT&T were yesterday hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    Exclusive: DJ Mini-Mix From Bookworms

    ​Nicholas Dawson has been hard at work for over five years on the musical project Bookworms. In that time, Dawson has churned out a couple of EPs and the full-length LP The Hidden Staircase on Solos Records, in addition to remixing local favorites Mi Ami and Lemonade. His style is hard t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2010

    Food, Inc. Whistle-Blower Coming to Bay Area for Series of Sustainability Talks

    lancasterfarming.comCarole Morison.​"One more question, Mr. Pollan? Yes, thanks ― I'll make it a quick one. Shouldn't take long, I promise. So ― learning about sustainable chicken farms, pastured meat CSAs, and the horrors of industrial poultry production has been fascinating and all, but ... More >>

  • News

    March 10, 2010

    SF Weekly Letters

    lancasterfarming.comCarole Morison.​"One more question, Mr. Pollan? Yes, thanks ― I'll make it a quick one. Shouldn't take long, I promise. So ― learning about sustainable chicken farms, pastured meat CSAs, and the horrors of industrial poultry production has been fascinating and all, but ... More >>

  • Music

    January 27, 2010

    Scott “Wino” Weinrich rides metal’s sludgy resurgence

    lancasterfarming.comCarole Morison.​"One more question, Mr. Pollan? Yes, thanks ― I'll make it a quick one. Shouldn't take long, I promise. So ― learning about sustainable chicken farms, pastured meat CSAs, and the horrors of industrial poultry production has been fascinating and all, but ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2009

    The "No Sex" Sign Guy: What Happened to Subtlety?

    ​Just feet from a gay pride flag flapping in the breeze, Owen Dias squats on the fire hydrant five days a week like Dorothy landed in Oz. In a city renowned for free love, the first topless club, and a mayor beloved despite his adulterous sex scandal, a man with a "No Unlawful Sex" sign is mostly ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 25, 2009

    Eight Creative Additions to Your Thanksgiving Feast

    Thanksgiving is upon us, but instead of sticking with traditional turkey and stuffing, why not spice things up with some more creative fare? Some of these dishes might freak out your grandparents (or you, for that matter), but they're guaranteed to spark a conversation.​ 8. Guac-a-BirdJello is usu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 27, 2009

    Police, U.S. Marshals Nab S.F. Homicide Suspect on Eastern Seaboard

    The SFPD has found its man -- but who will find the municipality of 'Delaware, Maryland'?​Are San Francisco cops trying to put a good foot forward now that new Police Chief George Gascon is in town and vowing to improve the city's poor murder clearance rate? One could be forgiven that impression w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2009

    My Battle with Judging the Mac Battle Royale with Cheese

    Death by dairy: Mac Battle Royale w/Cheese​It's been more than 24 hours since SF Food Wars held its inaugural cooking competition at Stable Cafe (2128 Folsom at 17th St.). Even a day later, I am still weighted with quease for cheese, slogging through the day in a carbohydrate haze. When orga ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 30, 2009

    Eight Places to Satisfy your Chicken and Waffle Cravings

    ​A favorite of stoners and soul food lovers alike, chicken and waffles is the ultimate combination of dinner and breakfast. Wondering where to find the best spots that dish up this sweet and savory combination? We've compiled a coast-to-coast list of favorites. 1. Little SkilletLocated right here ... More >>

  • Music

    July 22, 2009

    Clutch

    ​A favorite of stoners and soul food lovers alike, chicken and waffles is the ultimate combination of dinner and breakfast. Wondering where to find the best spots that dish up this sweet and savory combination? We've compiled a coast-to-coast list of favorites. 1. Little SkilletLocated right here ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    A Conversation with 'Food, Inc.' Director Robert Kenner

    wnyc/FlickrRobert Kenner (right) with author Michael Pollan.Food, Inc., a documentary opening today at Landmark Theatres' Embarcadero Center, takes a grim look at the American industrial food system. (See the trailer below.) Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser is a producer (he'll be in the city ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2008

    Do Gay Rights Have a Future Outside of California? Do We Care?

    By Benjamin Wachs Although it’s easy to get lost in the fact that California voters recently decided to put discrimination in the state constitution, a little perspective is in order: gay couples in California still have (almost) full equality under the law, with provisions for civil unions, ado ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 24, 2008

    Marketers, Law Enforcement Fulfill SF Weekly Prediction; Energy Beer Declared Stupid

    By Benjamin Wachs Although it’s easy to get lost in the fact that California voters recently decided to put discrimination in the state constitution, a little perspective is in order: gay couples in California still have (almost) full equality under the law, with provisions for civil unions, ado ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2008

    SF's Top Eccentrics - Owen Dias a.k.a. Powell Street's No Sex Guy

    By Benjamin Wachs Although it’s easy to get lost in the fact that California voters recently decided to put discrimination in the state constitution, a little perspective is in order: gay couples in California still have (almost) full equality under the law, with provisions for civil unions, ado ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2008

    DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist Bring The Hard Sell to SF in Feb., Kid Koala Opens

    By Benjamin Wachs Although it’s easy to get lost in the fact that California voters recently decided to put discrimination in the state constitution, a little perspective is in order: gay couples in California still have (almost) full equality under the law, with provisions for civil unions, ado ... More >>

  • News

    March 7, 2007

    Psycho Dogs

    What makes canines go crazy? The answer is in their genes.

  • News

    January 31, 2007

    Legal Troopers

    What makes canines go crazy? The answer is in their genes.

  • News

    December 6, 2006

    Slush Daddy

    What makes canines go crazy? The answer is in their genes.

  • News

    September 27, 2006

    Showtime!

    What makes canines go crazy? The answer is in their genes.

  • Music

    June 7, 2006

    Slap Shot

    Spank Rock scores one for the B’More club scene

  • News

    June 30, 2004

    Ball of Shame

    The violence, humiliation, exclusion, degradation, and sheer joy of dodgeball in the park

  • Best of San Francisco

    May 14, 2003

    Best Handcrafted Jewelry

    Jessica Mendels

  • News

    November 27, 2002

    Calling All Yahoos

    Worried about what John Poindexter's up to as federal information czar? Call his home number and ask.

  • News

    September 11, 2002

    The New Defenders

    An explosion of federal funding has Bay Area researchers at the forefront of America's counter-terrorism program. Will the money make us safer - or just make science a military secret?

  • Culture

    December 19, 2001

    Talkin' Tolkien

    Who has the right to write about the lord of the Ring's fictional tongues?

  • Dining

    May 30, 2001

    Bella Italia

    Antica Trattoria

  • Music

    July 19, 2000

    Perpetual Movement

    Not content to simply milk his invention, trance music pioneer BT continues to trip the light fantastic in a never-ending search for sound

  • Film

    September 1, 1999

    Reel World

    Black to the Promised Land, Short of Breath, The Last Waltz

  • Film

    July 14, 1999

    Into the Woods

    Black to the Promised Land, Short of Breath, The Last Waltz

  • Calendar

    August 12, 1998

    REAL ASTROLOGY For an Unreal World

    Black to the Promised Land, Short of Breath, The Last Waltz

  • Dining

    September 18, 1996

    Street Smart

    All roads lead to Boulevard

  • Calendar

    July 31, 1996

    Slap Shots

    All roads lead to Boulevard

  • News

    April 12, 1995

    S.F.s 10 Tiniest Conspiracies

    All roads lead to Boulevard

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