Supes ban tobacco smoking in apartments but exempt cannabis

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Protesters marching in response to a police shooting on Market Street last month in called for San Francisco supervisors to reject a proposed police union contract. (Chris Victorio/Special to S.F. Examiner).

Supes approve police raises with final 9-2 vote

Union reaches side deals with city, but contract lacks reform concessions advocates wanted

(Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner) Muni representatives in uniforms will be stationed on vehicles in attempts to ensure riders pay their fares . (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Muni to resume fare enforcement with ‘reimagined’ approach

Mayor calls on The City to do ‘everything we can’ to save SFMTA as budget crisis looms

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California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, greets Russian Ambassador to the USA Anatoly Antonov before the dedication of the historic cemetery at Fort Ross, State Historic Park, near Jenner, California, on Oct. 13, 2018. (Courtesy ALVIN JORNADA/ The Press Democrat)

Connected Across Two Oceans: Potential of Cooperation Between Russian and U.S. Regions

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    Indecline, an art activist collective in San Francisco, transformed a billboard into an editorial with a message blasting immigration policies of Donald Trump’s administration. (Screenshot, Indecline website)

    Has immigration fallen off the administration’s radar? Not a chance

     

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    ‘Magic mushrooms’ moving into the mainstream

     

    Those who stick around San Francisco on long holiday weekends can enjoy a slower pace, uncrowded streets and beloved institutions like cable cars. <ins>(Kevin Hume/S.F. Examiner)</ins>

    These empty San Francisco streets: A holiday dream

     

    It’s disheartening to see that Bill Graham Civic’s marquee isn’t announcing upcoming concerts. (Screenshot/Bill Graham Civic Twitter)

    A cruise through The City with the ghosts of rides past

     

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    Without a database tracking rental housing, San Francisco will continue to be plagued by displacement and speculation that keep residents at risk. (Black Press file photo)

    San Francisco needs a rental housing inventory

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    Letter: Setting the record straight on the renegotiated police union contract

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    Mike McShane voices Scrooge in San Francisco Mime Troupe’s radio play “A Red Carol.” <ins>(Courtesy Karen Samski)</ins>

    S.F. Mime Troupe tackles Dickens in ‘A Red Carol’

    Radio play offers a new take on holiday classic

    The versatile Dave Alvin’s recent recording is “From An Old Guitar: Rare and Unreleased Recordings” Photo (Courtesy Chip Duden)

    Unusually, in 2020 Dave Alvin stayed home

    Busy, blues rockabilly guitarist reflects rather than tours

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    Nicki Jizz has been an outspoken advocate for Black drag performers. (Courtesy photo)

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    ‘I’m down for everything, I want to do it all,’ says the fearless performer

    Dan Johanson on summit: Dan Johanson celebrates his first visit to Mount Shasta’s summit. Photo by Matt Johanson

    Mount Shasta inspires and teaches generations of climbers

    Challenging climb maintains a magnetic pull on mountaineers

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