Will billionaires buy the election? Follow our live coverage
It's not too late to vote! Plus: Beaver Bauer's magical costumes light up the library
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Today's headlines:
Billionaires are trying to buy San Francisco’s election. It’s not too late to vote
By Tim Redmond
Turnout is at just 25 percent. The future of the city depends on who goes to the polls. We'll be reporting live tonight on the results—and the parties
OPINION: Defending California against Trump and Palantir
By Angelica Salas and Christina Livingston
Peter Thiel's spy company is helping the administration intimidate voters, but a broad coalition is fighting back.
OPINION: Why an AIDS doctor is voting Yes on 40
By Andrew Faulk
We have life-saving treatments today. For many patients, Trump's cuts could end access to those treatments
For costume legend Beaver Bauer, all the city’s a character
By Joshua Rotter
Angels of Light Free Theater member has dressed SF productions for decades; new retrospective takes it all in.
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FRAMELINE FALL SHOWCASE IS STACKED WITH FILM GEMS
Whether you’re into gay yearning, inspired animation, or exquisite coming-of-age stories, the Frameline Fall Showcase has something you’ll love — and something else you’ll love to discover. Join Frameline on select dates in October and November to experience the season’s best queer cinema, featuring talent like Andrew Scott, Abbi Jacobson, and more. Tickets available at frameline.org.
CELEBRATE 29 YEARS OF TRANSGENDER CINEMA
37 films across seven programs. November 12–14 at San Francisco’s Roxie Theater and November 15–22 online. Sliding-scale tickets ($0–$50). Visit sftff.org for tickets!
