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The Origins of Psychedelia: How San Francisco’s Music Scene Shaped a Generation
San Francisco was, and still is, a massive cultural hub in California. Hundreds of famous musicians were born out of the home of the Golden Gate Bridge, but one particular era is especially legendary: the 1960s psychedelic movement. So, how did psychedelia come to be born in the underground clubs...
SFMTA approves new RV parking restrictions
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a measure that would allow parking officials to tow RVs violating overnight parking restrictions in certain areas of The City without a warrant if the oversized vehicles’ occupants refuse offers of shelter, housing and services. The board voted 6-1 to implement Mayor London Breed’s measure following two hours of public comment and amid vocal opposition from RV residents — many of whom say they have struggled to afford housing or access shelters in...
Voters Meet Contenders at City Council Candidate Forum
The Alameda Post and League of Women Voters (LWV) of Alameda jointly hosted a City Council candidate forum on Saturday, September 28, ahead of the upcoming November election . Nearly 150 curious voters filled the social hall at the Mastick Senior Center to learn about the policies, positions, and the individuals running for City Council , including:
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass brings eclectic sounds to Golden Gate Park
One of the most celebrated music festivals in the Bay Area and the nation, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes a welcome return to Golden Gate Park for three days of wildly varied music this weekend, with appearances by such notables as Emmylou Harris, Patti Smith, Sleater-Kinney, Cat Power, Steve Earle and many others. Founded and financed in 2001 by venture capitalist Warren Hellman, the free public concert was initially held on a single day and focused specifically on traditional acoustic bluegrass. Over time, the wide diversity of sounds the festival encompassed -- including punk, world music, country, blues, rock and soul...
San Francisco mayor election: Top candidates share vision for city, crime, homelessness with ABC7
The race for San Francisco mayor is on and the top four candidates are making their case ahead of Election Day.ABC7 News anchor Reggie Aqui teamed up with our media partner The San Francisco Standard and their political and business reporter Annie Gaus, along with Kara Swisher, author and host of the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast to talk to those candidates about the issues facing the city, like crime, homelessness, the economy, tourism, and the recovery of downtown.How will the candidates make things better? That's what we wanted to know.Instead of a traditional debate, we wanted to provide our...
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