SF fires immigrant advocate, angering activists
Plus: Band of the moment chokecherry comes back 'Ripe,' R&B crooner Mario loves San Francisco, more
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Today's headlines:
SF fires immigrant advocate—and activists are confused and angry
By Tim Redmond
'It's just weird.' Why was Richard Whipple fired from the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs?
Under the Stars: Band of the moment chokecherry gets a glow up
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: RIP Jimmy Cliff, Momoko Gill's massive debut, K-Lone's radiant house, La Luz gets 'Extra,' Davia Schendel crashes, more
‘Mood Swings’ crooner Mario: ‘San Francisco has always been supportive of R&B’
By Joshua Rotter
The singer talks to us about his new release, whose title pays homage to a time 'when R&B was in your favorite movies.'
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