The big (GOP) money attacking Newsom’s redistricting plan
Plus: First look at new Terror Vault, Noise Pop announces 2026 dates, Red Sonja rides again
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Today's headlines:
The big (GOP) money attacking Newsom’s redistricting plan
By Tim Redmond
Plus: Democratic Party to vote on recall—and on Lurie's upzoning plan.
Exclusive: First look at the spooky new Terror Vault show
By Marke B.
'HEXED' takes over the SF Mint for another twisted installment of the immersive annual fright fest.
Under the Stars: Noise Pop announces 2026 dates, plan accordingly
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: Prince jams back into theaters, Nectax wields the breakbeat Ginsu, Gumby's Junk happily confounds, more music
Screen Grabs: Red Sonja rides again
By Dennis Harvey
Plus: IMAX 'Sign O' the Times' shows off Prince's sexy silhouettes, and social media celebrity thriller 'Lurker' defies expectations.
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