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Matt Haney and Scott Wiener Try Again to extend Last Call to 4 a.m.
San Francisco Democrats Assemblymember Matt Haney and Sen. Scott Wiener are sponsoring a bill to allow some restaurants and bars in California to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and state holidays, in order to revitalize post-pandemic nightlife and draw more visitors and revenue.

William Kentridge’s Surreal, fascinating, Multimedia, Opera at Cal Performances
William Kentridge’s multimedia chamber opera, The Great Yes, The Great No, explores the intersection of the Négritude and Surrealist movements, featuring the stories of anti-colonial refugees on the oceanliner Capitaine Paul Lemerle.

Trump Orders An Overhaul of How Elections are Run…Likely Disenfranchising Millions
President Trump issued an executive order to change the administration of U.S. elections, including requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, which experts say could disenfranchise millions of voters.

Bioneers Conference: Revolution from the Heart of Nature in Berkeley
This March 27-29th thousands of people will gather at the Bioneers Conference – now situated in Berkeley at Zellerbach Hall and in various Downtown Berkeley venues

Former Homeless Man Speaks Out About the Realities of Life on the Streets
On the Streets of SF, A Former Homeless Man Exposes the Harsh Reality of SF’s Crisis

California Proposes New Bill Restricting Self-Defense
California lawmakers have proposed a bill restricting self-defense, mandating retreat, and limiting force to what’s “reasonably necessary,” potentially leading to convictions for bystanders intervening to protect others or stop crimes.

Post:ballet had its Last Dance; Leaving a Powerful Legacy Behind
Post:ballet’s immersive dance piece, Magma, was the last production of the company, which dissolved due to unsustainable levels of hustle from the leadership and lack of donor support.

Data Shows That Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Wreck the US Economy
Mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. without legal authorization, as proposed by President Trump, would have a negative impact on the economy, leading to higher food costs and a decrease in food production, as well as higher costs for housing and commercial infrastructure construction.