U.S. cities tend to be governed in one of two basic ways: by a “strong-mayor system” or a “weak-mayor” one. In the latter, nearly all power resides with the city…
By Howard M. Steiermann– The lyrics to “Let It Snow” start out: “Oh the weather outside is frightful.” Growing up, I didn’t mind Chicago’s snowy, frosty winters, although I still…
By Karen Bardsley– On Monday, November 13, the San Francisco Small Business Commission unanimously decided to add El Rio to the city’s Legacy Business Registry. El Rio, Your Dive (to…
By Donna Sachet– It has always been my dream to gather talented friends for a musical production celebrating the holidays—perhaps a dream born of those old Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney…
The October 2017 Northern California fires in Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Solano counties are the deadliest wildfires in California history. As the death toll climbs, so too do the…
About Our Cover– Over the past several days, stories about the Las Vegas Strip shooting on October 1 and the ongoing #TakeAKnee protest have rightfully dominated headlines and conversations across…
Celebrating Shanti’s 43 Years of Service to the Community– If you’re seeking an opportunity to celebrate compassion in our community, look no further than Thursday evening (6–8 pm), September 28,…
A Look Inside Oakland’s New LGBTQ Community Center– All of us here at the San Francisco Bay Times extend a warm welcome to the new LGBTQ Community Center staff, board…
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