Lurie's regressive Muni tax exempts the very rich
Plus: Paying tribute to two musical legends, one salsa and one rave
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Today's headlines:
Lurie plan uses regressive taxes to ‘save’ Muni, in the short term
By Ian Firstenberg
Mayor's plan caps the levy on the biggest and richest landlords and only addresses a portion of the longterm budget crisis
Under the Stars: Thank you and goodbye, Sr. Willie Colón
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: March gigs from The Kitchenettes and Maria BC, Satya bids adieu, John Tejada's latest interlocking rhythms.
Party Radar: Foghorns, ToonTown, tagging— celebrating SF house wizard DJ Buck
By Marke B
Local legend brought 'The Bells of San Francisco" to global dance floors, and helped introduce the City to rave.
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