A Friday police riot and a gloriously peaceful Pride Sunday
Plus: Supes restore $28 million in Lurie budget cuts, Wiener knew he would get booed at Trans March
Why are socialists winning in NYC—but not SF?
We may not have a Mamdani, but there are hints of change
Flock’s panopticon: surveillance giant keeps expanding
Plus: High Sierra Fest moves and grooves, Golden Thread rules, Marbled Eye grips, E. Jean Carroll stands up
Supes may save some programs after heartrending testimony
Plus: Ultimate Pride Guide 2026, Chon blames Preston and DSA for housing crisis, John Early holds 'Maddie's Secret'
Fielder returns—and SF public bank moves forward
Plus: Dyke March shrinks but roars, Oakland's melodramatic AroMa, new novel grapples with truth after 9/11
FREE Pride party Wednesday with 48 Hills + Milk Club!
Join us at the Lookout bar in the Castro for our annual blast
'Suprise' radiological material found in Hunters Point cabinet
Plus: Wiener attacks Chan, Esteban Samayoa's community art, public to weigh in on budget cuts, Bay Area firefighters hit the street
🍦3 sweet new frozen treat shops open for summer
Plus: Planning Commission sides with mayor on affordable housing fees, Hayley Kiyoko breaks out, tons of new and classic music!
20 terrific things to do this weekend (and more!)
Plus: Lurie moves to cut affordable housing fees for luxury developers, GayC/DC 'gets up there and blows it out.'
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Exclusive: Lurie wants to make ballot arguments too expensive for small campaigns
Plus: Lilly Wachowski on 'Bound' and 'The Matrix,' Space Program helps artists blast off, 'Bacchae' and 'Elektra' are bloody and loud
SF’s electrifying trans & queer performance festival returns, June 19-21
Join us for the the 25th Fresh Meat Festival—bigger, bolder, and more needed than ever.