Why did SF prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert?
Plus: GM wants $71 mill from SF, upzoning lawsuit tests CEQA, Mark Mothersbaugh's scores hit Sketchfest
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Today's headlines:
Why did SF arrest and prosecute a 67-year-old for selling mushrooms at a Phish concert?
By Tim Redmond
Mayor Lurie proudly celebrated SF's psychedelic era; why are his cops doing buy-busts at concerts when there is a fentanyl crisis on the streets?
Devo-meister Mark Mothersbaugh’s quirky screen scores come to Sketchfest
By Joshua Rotter
Red Room Orchestra pays tribute to the composer, who's tuned up 'Pee-wee's Playhouse,' 'Rushmore,' 'Rugrats,' even 'Thor.'
General Motors wants $71 million from SF, and the city attorney wants to fold
By Tim Redmond
Plus: Fighting Tesla's robo fleet and Wiener flip-flops on Gaza genocide ... That's The Agenda for Jan. 12-18
Lawsuit over Rich Family Zoning Plan will test height limits, density—and CEQA
By Tim Redmond
Does the plan violate environmental law—and what happens if the case succeeds in slowing the process?
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