How SF Democratic Party became the right wing of the state party
Plus: Engardio's weird schedule, CROSSROADS' experimental celluloid, Denzel's perfect names
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Today's headlines:
How SF Democratic Party has become the right wing of the state party

By Tim Redmond
Chair of billionaire-backed DCCC slate tries to sideline a measure opposing the sharing of license plate data with ICE.
Sunshine committee hearing shows how truly weird Engardio’s missing calendar entry is

By Tim Redmond
Document had 344 entries. One—a key meeting about the Great Highway—was deleted. Engardio's office blames the interns
Ficks’ Picks: Diving into CROSSROADS Fest’s river of experimental celluloid

By Jesse Hawthorne Ficks
SF Cinematheque showcases Japanese classics, Day-Glo rock formations, Inuit lichen-based developers.
5 times Denzel’s character name tipped us off to greatness

By John-Paul Shiver
From Easy Rawlins to Whip Whitaker, the 'Highest 2 Lowest' actor has transcended what could have been two-dimensional roles.
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