Mike Davis

"New California Writing 2011": Interesting Times for the Golden State Make Good Reads

Should California Buy Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch? Yes, Please

photo via Flickr/WKHarmon​The news that California Assemblyman Mike Davis wants the state to buy Michael Jackson's former estate and open it to the public has prompted many a raised eyebrow. How can California possibly afford to do this at a time when it's more strapped for cash than MJ was when h ... More >>

10 Things To Do This Weekend For Under $10

Arash ArfazadehJinder headlines the Triple Crown​Why did we spend so much money at Esty over  the holidays? Not for all the relatives, mind you, but for ourself? Now we have three different sets of vintage Japanese coffee mugs and the cabinet space for half that amount. And we're broke. But E ... More >>

S.F. Ink

Arash ArfazadehJinder headlines the Triple Crown​Why did we spend so much money at Esty over  the holidays? Not for all the relatives, mind you, but for ourself? Now we have three different sets of vintage Japanese coffee mugs and the cabinet space for half that amount. And we're broke. But E ... More >>

Porn, Pot, and -- Plastic? Will Massive Deficit Kill or Enable Statewide Bag Fee?

When state lawmakers earnestly attempt to begin making up a deficit by proposing additional taxes or fees on booze, illegal drugs and pornography, it may well be time to invest in canned foods, guard dogs, and that "So, You're Building Your Own Compound" video series from Time-Life films. Tucked awa ... More >>

Ghost World

True-crime noir goes searching for Hollywood's heart of darkness

Artbeat

Our critics weigh in on local exhibits

Bay City Love

A black film festival tugs at your intellect and heartstrings

Second Time Around

A black film festival tugs at your intellect and heartstrings

Final Exit

Urge Overkill's Exit the Dragon: Is it irony or is it Eddie Money?

Night+Day

Urge Overkill's Exit the Dragon: Is it irony or is it Eddie Money?