Violence, fear, overcrowding: Here's why SF jails are so shockingly bad
Plus: Public Bank kicks off campaign, Herbie Hancock grooves at 86, 'We're gonna smash!'
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Today's headlines:
SF jail conditions are shockingly bad—and there’s a reason for that
By Tim Redmond
This is what "tough on crime" means: Out of sight, people who have been convicted of nothing suffer violence and fear on a regular basis
Herbie Hancock, live at 86: The legend still has the Lion’s dialogue
By John-Paul Shiver
At Davies Symphony Hall, one of the 20th Century's last living jazz masters grooved full-tilt with an all-star band.
Public bank kicks off campaign; Lurie asks for $33 million more for dubious contract…
By Tim Redmond
... Plus: Waymo and the Blue Angels, drones delivering packages—and why does the Chron care more about a team owner's sex life than the horrifying, deadly working conditions on the field? That's The Agenda for Aug. 30-Sept. 6
‘We’re gonna smash!’ Multi-sensory videogame tournament + live band pushed all the buttons
By Jess Oledan
Lower Haight community hub The Faight leveled up with a jazzy 'Super Smash Bros.' extravaganza.
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Maren Hassinger’s evocative BAMPFA retrospective reaches up, up, up
These police sex-worker stings have got to stop
BERNAL HEIGHTS OUTDOOR CINEMA RETURNS FOR 23RD SEASON
A film “crawl” from cafes to studios, galleries, pop-up screening rooms, and friendly public spaces. Plus: Picnic, play and watch films under the stars in neighborhood parks and playgrounds.
YERBA BUENA GARDENS FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is back with 100+ free outdoor shows in downtown SF. With free music concerts, dance events, circus, kids’ shows, and more, YBG Festival is the place for picnics and summertime vibes.
