By Lucy Bikahi Bimbo’s 365 Club is an iconic piece of San Francisco’s artistic history; since it first opened its doors in 1931, it’s been an integral part of the city’s nightlife. Within the realm of Bimbo’s 365 Club, with its velvet curtains, warm lighting, and plush carpets, exists Dolfina,

As federal immigration agents appear more frequently at California medical facilities, workers are increasingly concerned about patients’ rights and their own.

Jewish art doesn’t have to comment on Israel forever in perpetuity, but it absolutely must right now…in different times, an artist would not have to explain why they made a show about the American Jew and didn’t discuss Palestine. These are unfortunately not different times. 

The Sonder Project is proud to mark 10 years of impact with an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and meaning. On Wednesday, August 27th, join us at The Freight in Berkeley for our 10th Anniversary Benefit Concert featuring Mamajowali—a powerhouse trio uniting the deep musical traditions of West Africa with

By Jordan Ranft Sister Viva L’Amour stands onstage with her back to the audience in full face paint and a bedazzled nun habit. The music starts, and she almost immediately struts off the platform and into the crowd. She produces a bucket full of clown noses and wordlessly saunters from

BY ESTHER WICKHAM FOR THE CENTER SQUARE The San Francisco Unified School District faces issues with its payroll system, as some educators aren’t getting paid.  As SFUSD heads into the 2025-26 school year, about 100 educators have said they have had problems with their paychecks.  “I’m ashamed that that’s my employer,” said Margaret

By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters The fight over redistricting is about to hit overdrive in California. As the Legislature returns to Sacramento today for the final month of session, Democrats are racing to finish a plan that could tilt the state’s congressional map in their favor —

Written by Touta Bahar When Lahore Karahi in the Tenderloin closed in 2023, I was scared I would never get over how I got cheated on. She showed up with another guy to my grandfather’s funeral. But I wasn’t mad she cheated, and I wasn’t mad she brought him to