The chilling dangers of Stefani's 'nuisance law'
Plus: The great data center fight, Black Rave Culture locks in, Susan Ottaviano's Book of Love (and healing)
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Today's headlines:
OPINION: The danger of Stefani’s nuisance law for sex workers and people of color
By Maxine Doogan
AB 2001 allows city attorneys to weaponize past charges to seize property and shut down businesses
Communities are aligning to fight data centers: A report from rural Wisconsin
By JJ Lansing
Across the political spectrum, people are organizing against Big Tech—and it could have national implications
Under the Stars: Black Rave Culture locks in for the groove corrective
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: Cindy Blackman Santana bangs out the vibes, Pearl & the Oysters open their 'Monkey Mind,' Club DeLuxe reopens, more music
She touched roses: From Book of Love to ‘Plants That Heal’ with Susan Ottaviano
By Joshua Rotter
As synth-pop queen prepares band debut's 40th anniversary tour, she pops into Omnivore Books with some natural wisdom.
This year’s Bliss Fest was all about the sparkling ride
By John-Paul Shiver
Elliott Peck's immersive jazz-folk, Combo Tezeta's energizing cumbia, Circus Bella's high clownery drove some Presidio heat.
In case you missed it:
BIG WEEK: Crash an Indian Wedding Party, SF Bay Popfest, ‘Disastrous!,’ David Byrne…
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This year’s Bliss Fest was all about the sparkling ride
YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE
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