SFPD surveillance unit’s close ties to crypto billionaire
Plus: How to unsell Mama Earth and the iridescent melodies of sachi's mirror
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Today's headlines:
SFPD surveillance unit’s close ties to crypto billionaire

By Tim Redmond
Plus: A better plan to fund transit, the next step in Lurie's upzoning plan, and the politics of the Engardio recall ... that's The Agenda for Aug. 18-24
How to unsell Mama Earth

By Tiny
A radical new strategy to remove land from every being sold, rented, or used for evictions
Iridescent melodies and a violin’s metallic textures burnish sachi’s mirror

By Leah Isobel
Juicebumps bassist Shaina Pan's solo project is rooted in her classical background, applying unconventional twists.
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