Lurie goes west to defend his Rich Family Zoning Plan
Plus: Disability oracle Alice Wong passes away, Roddy Bottum dishes SF's alt-rock era, advice for Gavin Newsom's campaign
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Today's headlines:
Lurie goes west to defend his Rich Family Zoning Plan…
By Tim Redmond
... and neighborhoods ask the supes to accept amendments—and bring state officials in to testify. That's The Agenda for Nov. 16-23
Disability activist and oracle Alice Wong passes away at 51
By Marke B.
'If we take care of everyone, that will contribute to a stronger society. It’s not a weakness to need help and no one is invincible.'
Roddy Bottum: ‘It felt like a sense of royalty’ to live through SF’s alt-rock era
By Joshua Rotter
Faith No More and Imperial Teen musician’s memoir 'The Royal We' captures scrappy scene's roots.
Dear Gavin: Here are some (free) tips for your presidential campaign
By Joel Schechter
You've been to Brazil, how about Wall Street? Maybe you can ask the rich to start paying taxes.
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