No Kings was massive—where was Lurie?
Shakespeare on the beach, Root Division's giant auction, Lurie's zoning plan faces test
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Today's headlines:
Massive No Kings protest in SF—and all over the country. Where was Lurie?

By Tim Redmond
Lots of talk about the billionaire class. The city's billionaire mayor was nowhere in sight
Root Division digs up deep community connections in massive annual auction

By Emily Wilson
Going once, going twice... don't let Trump's cuts fell another institution: Snatch up works by more than 200 local artists.
Lurie’s (Rich) Family Zoning Plan faces its first test at supes committee

By Tim Redmond
Plus: Looks like Pelosi will not run again. Will the progressives have a candidate? That's The Agenda for Oct. 20-26
A ‘Tempest’ toss’d on Point Montara, in sandy Shakespeare show

By Nicole Gluckstern
Berkeley Shakespeare Company production offers sleepaway 'theater camp' experience—cliffs, waves, island spirits, and all.
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