Supes pass Rich Family Zoning Plan, putting vulnerable communities at risk
Plus: John Tarahteeff’s evocative digital classicism, 'The Librarians' fight anti-LGBTQ+ censorship
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Today's headlines:
Rich Family Zoning Plan passes, 7-4
By Tim Redmond
To say this creates affordable housing is a wild fantasy. Yet Lurie's allies all lined up against tenants and vulnerable communities.
Live Shots: Dickens Fair 2025 takes the plum cake—just watch for the squirrel
By Jon Bauer and Patty Riek
Vast annual Christmas extravaganza at Cow Palace recreates Victorian London, and comes with a furry friend.
Warming winter’s chill at Merkado, with bright Mexican twists
By Marke B.
Technicolor ensalada, smoking Do Epic $h!t cocktails, and a pozole to die for at the inviting South Beach spot.
Bravery among the books: ‘The Librarians’ fight censorship
By Pam Grady
Documentary follows those battling the frenzy to erase LGBTQ-related stories from schools.
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Old Masters meet old laptop in John Tarahteeff’s evocative canvases
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