New poll shows resounding support for SF public bank
Plus: Unbreakable Broke-Ass Stuart, Francois K on today's DJ scene, Popscene steals the show
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Today's headlines:
New poll shows resounding support for public bank in San Francisco
By Tim Redmond
Across demographic groups, 67 percent favor the concept.
Two decades in, you still can’t break Broke-Ass Stuart
By Joshua Rotter
Beloved SF chronicler and bon vivant releases new book 'The Worst of Broke-Ass Stuart: 20 Years of Love, Death & Dive Bars.'
Dance music legend François K: ‘I can’t cry for DJs who feel challenged to play for two hours’
By Marke B.
Rare interview with 71-year-old trailblazer before SF appearance delves into past, present, and forward-looking sounds.
Best of the Bay 2025 Editors' Pick: Popscene
By Adrian Spinelli
30 years and an astonishing array or SF debuts later, the club night is still presenting the hottest-to-be live bands on the planet.
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