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Lurie’s team has been spending millions to convince the voters to give the mayor more power. To soften the image, the billionaire-backed campaign has been saying that key oversight commissions will remain “independent.” That’s demonstrably false. 48hills.org/2026/10/the-mayo…

Join us at our annual Gala! Comedy, burlesque, music, local bites, fab cocktails, community spirit! Tix: eventbrite.com/e/48-hills-tr…

I found myself intrigued by the leaflet’s description of men BAMN sees as “would-be Caligulas and Neros of capital” seeking “a permanent opportunity for an orgy of greed.” There’s some poetry in this anti-capitalist critique #parody 48hills.org/2026/10/juvenal-…

A hometown girl's memory of her father powered her all the way to the Outside Lands stage. Meet Dani Satin. 48hills.org/2026/10/dani-sat…

Look for SF’s own Deerhoof at Great American Music Hall, Carolina Rose, and Oakland-based art rockers Gumby’s Junk bouncing around, as they do, at next year's @noisepop #UnderTheStars 48hills.org/2026/10/under-th…

GrowSF candidates need to understand that what’s really on the table is what's driving protests in France: The notion that “austerity” means we can’t afford public education—right when the wealth in this city is greater than at any time in history. 48hills.org/2026/10/educatio…

Join us at the @cinesf 18th SF Latino Film Fest, through Nov. 1! [SPONSORED] More info here: cinemassf2026.eventive.org/w…

Our intrepid food writer went to Chase Center to meet this season's culinary offerings in the stadium. New menu items, collaborations, and halftime hankerings coming your way #GoodTaste 48hills.org/2026/10/good-tas…

They went from surf-rock beginnings and pivoted into a highly danceable blend of instrumental cumbias, chicha, and música tropical. Today, Combo Tezeta takes home its #BestOfTheBay2026 Join us to celebrate at our October 27 gala! 48hills.org/2026/10/best-of-…

"Proposition A would weaken to “desirable” from mandatory the criteria to serve on the various bodies and in the departments, and it deserves the voters’ rejection." #OPED 48hills.org/2026/10/opinion-…

'Family Matters' at @ODCsf aims to provide “accessible and joyful entry points into dance” by combining exciting performances with behind the scenes experiences, discussions, and demonstrations for children and their parents. 48hills.org/2026/10/kids-div…

"SF BATCO’s 'Every Saturday Night' (through November 1 at the @ACTSanFrancisco Strand) punches upward at those who have sold out our city, as well as the bougie Black folks who may have more disdain for lower-income Black than whites." #DramaMasks 48hills.org/2026/10/drama-ma…

Never let it be said that the power of minimalist music cannot change lives. On Sat/24, the renowned Brad Lubman will conduct “Steve Reich at 90: A Birthday Celebration” for @Calperformances at Zellerbach Hall, paying tribute to the pioneering composer. 48hills.org/2026/10/steve-re…

SEIU 1000 says the state waited until June 30—the last day of their existing contract—to reject all of the union’s economic proposals, citing “no money” for additional compensation. Since then, the union's members have been working without a contract. 48hills.org/2026/10/state-wo…

The great Shamann Walton and @natogreen bring the laughs to 48 Hills' Triple Gala on October 27! They'll be helping us celebrate 13 years of 48 Hills, 60 years of the Bay Guardian, and 52 years of Best of the Bay at @elriosf Get your tickets here! 48hills.org/2026/10/come-to-…

“Research for my work has helped me understand that these times are not so ‘unprecedented’ and that every facet of this moment has its historical mirror,” says artist Mary W.D. Graham. We took a deep dive into the North Beach creative's art. 48hills.org/2026/10/mary-w-d…

Last Saturday, the haunted halls of @balboatheatresf in Outer Richmond reveled in tales of bloodsuckers from ghastly to heartwarming, as the 100-year-old theater played host to the International Vampire Film Festival. 48hills.org/2026/10/bloodsuc…

“P.E.A.C.E. as an artist tapped into a higher universal consciousness; you just felt blessed to witness such greatness,” said Romanowski. Released after the emcee's death, their collaborative album soars—and is a benefit for P.E.A.C.E.'s kids. 48hills.org/2026/10/posthumo…

"I didn’t think that a 140-seat Italian restaurant in San Francisco could still feel so intimate," raves @AGSpinelli of Bosco. The eatery's landed a #BestOfTheBay2026 #EditorsPick — come party with us on October 27 at El Rio to celebrate! 48hills.org/2026/10/best-of-…

What a time for @sflatinofilm Fest to return, as ICE activity flares. "Unfortunate relevancy aside, 'Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon' is its own happy place, a paean to the career and influence of four-decade Sesame Street performer." #ScreenGrabs 48hills.org/2026/10/screen-g…