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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

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Comedowns are for losers: New Year’s Day parties 2026

Don't flag out once the ball drops: From Breakfast of Champions to Supper of Survivors, we've got your marathon revels covered.
Party Radar Marke B. -
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Drama Masks: Year on Stage 2025, part 1—the not-so-great stuff

A year of devastating cuts, wild uncertainty, and unexpected departures left its mark on the SF scene.
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For more than half a century, the progressives in SF have been right—and the developers wrong

We have murals and books and movies celebrating the opponents of demolitions like the I-Hotel and redevelopment. What will we look back on 20 years from now?
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Under the Stars: Noise Pop’s latest scores? Jay Som, Giraffage, CupcakKe, Open Mike Eagle…

Plus: A perfect, purple way to spend NYE, RIP Jellybean Johnson of the Time, Say She She, Altın Gün, more music news.
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Movies

Screen Grabs: Triumph of the pencil-‘stached uber weasel

Dennis Harvey -
Timothée Chalamet scores in 'Marty Supreme.' Plus: Park Chan-wook takes on vulture capitalism, and 1941 'Texas' returns.
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City Hall

SF could move to take over PG&E’s system right now, if city officials had the political will

Tim Redmond -
We don't need a new state bill or more hearings. The city could start the public power process immediately—and send a powerful message to the state
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Food & Drink

Good Taste: Fantastic food moments of 2025

Tamara Palmer -
Burgers, bagels, sandwiches, and a giant slice of chocolate cake: our columnist reflects on the dishes that ate.
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Art

Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith’s art is empowerment writ large

Mary Corbin -
'Oakland inspires me daily,' says creator, who works with incarcerated men and depicts 'change-makers and world-builders.'
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A small piece of land in SF for unhoused people to build their own future …

Homelessness Tiny -
... And already, the complaints have started
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Cruising for Christmas: A horny gay guide to the holidays

Sex Marke B. -
'(Analog) Cruising' author and back-alley aficionado Leo Herrera spills seasonal tricks for sliding down those chimneys.
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It’s time to kick PG&E out of the city. In fact, it’s long, long overdue

The Agenda Tim Redmond -
Plus: Robocars could cause a massive crisis in an emergency— and the budget for next year is going to be awful. That's The Agenda for Dec. 21-28
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The great PG&E debacle: A timeline 1898-1997

News + Politics Tim Redmond -
A deep dive into the scandalous history of the power company, including the Raker Act and Hetch Hetchy dam deal.
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As alarm over massive blackout grew, some found camaraderie at local spots

Culture Emma Lorraine Garcia -
Power outage shut down businesses in essential holiday shopping season, but many tried to make the best of it.
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A year of living dangerously: Trump’s war on public health—and how to fight for the future

Healthcare Bruce Mirken -
MAHA-calypse 2025 saw devastating cuts, wild propaganda, and infectious diseases unleashed. Experts tell us how to move forward.
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Drama Masks: Let’s get ‘Ruthless!’ for the holidays

Arts + Culture Charles Lewis III -
New Conservatory Theater spices up the holidays with camp. Plus: Circus Bella's 'Starlight' brings delightful twists.
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Lurie ignored tenant groups when drafting his Muni parcel-tax proposal—and that’s a problem

Housing Tim Redmond -
Allowing landlords to pass through the cost to renters creates a potential political issue for his plan—and it could easily have been avoided
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Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero for our age

Opinion Sasha Cuttler -
A Muslim, a father, a fruit seller, he risked his life to save Jewish people in Australia
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Screen Grabs: Bi Gan’s dazzlingly hubristic ‘Resurrection’

Arts + Culture Dennis Harvey -
Plus: 'La Grazia,' 'Suburban Fury,' and 'We Shall Not Be Moved' provide meatier holiday fare than the multiplex
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BIG WEEK: Kitka, Wicked Winter Solstice Jam, Charlie Brown Christmas Live, Cookbook Swap…

Big Week Marke B. -
Polyglamorous farewell, Sister Nancy, Black Celebration, Orgōne, Carlos Souffront, 'Cinderella'—what to do!
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Thank you for being a friend: Original ‘Golden Girls’ guest stars remember beloved show

TV Joshua Rotter -
40 years on—with tributes everywhere—side characters and bit players recall the landmark's warmth and humor.
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