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Quick 'n dirty guide to the hottest Folsom parties

New study shows Lurie housing plan failure, what to wear at Folsom, Fantastic Negrito's triumph, more

Marke Bieschke

25 Sep 2025 — 4 min read

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Party Radar: Quick ‘n dirty guide to Folsom Street Fair fiestas

By Marke B.
Disco Daddy, Hard Reset, Soft Play, Power Snatch, Bears in Space, Horse Meat Disco, Grunt, Squish, Ew!, Chunk, more freaky affairs

New study shows why Lurie’s zoning plan will never make housing affordable

By Tim Redmond
Detailed housing data from 2015 to 2022 shows that developers aren't building what the city needs—and are damaging vulnerable communities.

Leather, lace, and hardware: All the looks you need at Folsom Street Fair

By Joshua Rotter
From Five and Diamond to Love Lorn Lingerie—a tour through some of the fine fetish fashions on offer at the festival.

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