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
The Daily is supported by Juanita More! Pride Party, SF Jewish Film Fest, Frameline Film Fest, El Rio, Yerba Buena Gardens Festival. Find out more about advertising here. Become a sustaining member!
EL RIO'S PATIO IS LIT FOR PRIDE
Pride weekend at El Rio has everything you need to feel true community and spirit! Three huge parties will keep you dancing and dragging on our gorgeous patio all Pride weekend, but don't forget to stop by any time for a shot of queer love in the Mission. Consistently voted Best of the Bay, always a good time.
CELEBRATE PRIDE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR QUEER HISTORY WITH JUANITA MORE!
Drag goddess Juanita More's infamous Pride party is back with a stacked roster of DJ and drag talent that will have you shooting rainbows all over the dance floor. Join 48 Hills and hundreds of fabulous people, Sun/28 at Jones, noon-7pm.
Today's headlines:
Flock’s panopticon: sight, sound, and search
By Ian Firstenberg
Flock Safety’s myriad devices and integrated network keep us all under surveillance, regardless of criminality
High Sierra Fest still grooves, now moves within easier reach of the Bay
By Marke B.
Now in Grass Valley, the 34-year-old family-friendly blast boasts a stellar musical lineup for full immersion or just a daytime dip.
Screen Grabs: Need a bracing dose of gumption? ‘Ask E. Jean’
By Dennis Harvey
The 'eccentric personality' who sued Trump and won. Plus: vivid 'Maddie's Secret,' poppy 'Peter Asher,' retro 'Rose of Nevada'
Under the Stars: Oakland post-punks Marbled Eye grip with ‘Forever’
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: TEED's clever pre-game, Panic Shack go tits out, Karen Nyame KG's UK Funky swing, Facta's no flimflam, more music
Drama Masks: A Golden Thread wending from war to Bard
By Charles Lewis III
Very queer 'As You Like It,' taut and intimate 'Arab Spring,' and protest-minded 'I C U (I See You)' all had one thing in common.
In case you missed it:
Ultimate Pride Guide 2026: No strikes, all homies
The Chron and right wing are now blaming DSA and Dean Preston for the problems of tech IPOs
Who is she? Comedian John Early holds the key to ‘Maddie’s Secret’
DIVE INTO THE 46TH SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, JULY 16-AUGUST 2
Festival passes and individual screening tickets are now available for a rich tapestry of films from across the Jewish diaspora—including here in SF! Save 20% on Castro and Next Wave ticket packages using code 48HILLSSFJFF46
YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is back with 100+ free outdoor shows in downtown SF. With free music concerts, dance events, circus, kids’ shows, and more, YBG Festival is the place for picnics and summertime vibes.
WE ARE STILL $15K SHORT OF OUR GOAL! DONATE TODAY
We want to double our reporting power in this crucial election year and stabilize 48 Hills for the future. Your donation goes twice as far during our Spring Bloom matching $50K fundraiser! But we can't do this without you and the clock is ticking—donate now and tell your friends.
UPGRADE TO A PAID SUBSCRIPTION FOR INSIDER POLITICS NEWS FROM TIM REDMOND EVERY WEEK
EXCLUSIVE access to Tim's special Thursday Agenda column for paid newsletter subscribers. Get the inside scoop on City Hall, local issues, and the June election here!