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An alarming lack of fire safety on SF's West Side

Folsom Street Fair pics, Wiener's attack on affordable housing, Flyaway celebrates Compton's Cafeteria Riot

Marke Bieschke

29 Sep 2025 — 3 min read

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Today's headlines:

How Scott Wiener is undermining affordable housing

By Tim Redmond
Plus: A strange move to allow city donations to a law-enforcement group, and why SF should buy apartments from a bankrupt landlord. That's The Agenda for Sept. 29-Oct. 5

Letters to the editor: The lack of fire safety on the West Side of town

By Herbert F. Mintz II
Lurie wants more density in an area that has fallen behind in a key public safety area

Spirit of Compton’s Cafeteria Riot soars again in new Flyaway work

By Aimée Ts'ao
Inspired by 1966 LGBTQ uprising in the Tenderloin, 'Down on the Corner' showcases local talent and legacy of resistance.

Live Shots: Folsom Street Fair 2025 was big, slutty, and beautiful

By Jon Bauer
42nd installment of kink and fetish festival expanded for a more chill vibe—without sacrificing the naughtiness.

Good Taste: Supergroup of chefs launch Indian Restaurant Week

Screen Grabs: ‘One Battle After Another’ tests our moment’s wild waters

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