New org tackles sexual violence in SF nightlife
Plus: Debunking innovation's tax aversion, Noise Pop hijinx, dropping $134 on a Marx, Carlos Niño & Friends, more.
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Today's headlines:
Party Radar: The Night’s Watch takes on sexual violence in SF nightlife
By Marke B.
New org demonstrates how to open more lines of safe communication and plans of action to face down enduring problem.
No, taxes on billionaires won’t destroy innovation in California
By Tim Redmond
Tax opponents are putting out a line that makes no sense; just look at Bay Area tech history.
Karl Marx at the Antiquarian Book Fair; or, anybody got $134,900 to spare?
By Joel Schechter
57th edition of rare volume exhibition brings treasures to Pier 27—and some ironic commodity fetishism.
Noise Pop Diary: Indie legend Christopher Owens returns, with a flamenco twist
By Daniel Bromfield
The Girls frontman has been through hell, but has kept making music; his presence brought roars from the local crowd.
Under the Stars: Carlos Niño & Friends deliver a glad-to-be-alive moment
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: Celebrate 50 years of San Francisco punk at Mabuhay Gardens, DJ Sep hits The Riptide, more.
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