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A great deal of photos from the Alamo Square Flea Market
The blue-threaded, stiff safari hat and the steel-lined canteen with the shoulder strap were hanging near each other on a metal railing at the 28th annual Alamo Square Flea Market. They were separated...
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BAY BUNS CONTEST 2011 -- vote now! (NSFW)
Who's got the HOTTEST ASS in the Bay Area? The SF Bay Guardian is looking for the Bay's best buns to publish in our SEX ISSUE coming out September 21. Readers have submitted pics of their behinds, now...
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Burning Man enters a deliberative new phase
I, Scribe, was one of many public speakers who elevated the level of discussion in Black Rock City this year. KelseyWinterkorn.com I didn't see SF Sups. David Chiu and Jane Kim on their brief tour of...
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Finally, sunshine at UC, CSU
Finally, after three years, a bill that would open up the secret foundation records at University of California, Cal State University and community college campuses has been signed into law. The bill,...
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BART Police arrest journalists and protesters
The scene outside the Powell BART station at 5pm on Thursday, Sept. 8 GUARDIAN PHOTO BY MIRISSA NEFF BART Police are cracking down hard on a peaceful protest in the Powell Street station, detaining a...
View ArticlePowell station shut down by BART protest
A Sept. 8 protest called to test the limits of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) agency's policies on freedom of speech inside BART stations ended in a cluster of protesters and journalists being...
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Social media is for lovers: TheIceBreak brings couples to the web
Even when you meet someone online, most people would agree that the reward is eventually being able to interact with that human in real life, face to face, parts to parts. So why then is TheIceBreak...
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The Chron's war on nudity
Poor Scott Wiener. He tries to do something practical -- telling naked guys to sit on a towel or something when they occupy public benches -- and all of a sudden the Chron launches a war on nudity....
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How to create jobs
I listened to the Obama speech, and at least he showed some energy (although this bipartisan shit clearly doesn't work and I don't know when he's going to give it up). But here's what makes me crazy:...
View ArticleHeroes who did their jobs on 9/11
By Dick Meister You know those public employees who are under seemingly constant attack? Who are being blamed for all sorts of governmental problems, financial and otherwise? Well, the 10th...
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Live Shots: Religious Girls, Part Time, and Born Gold
Last night at the Knockout, Religious Girls killed it. It was a homecoming show of sorts for the local band after its late summer tour, and the feeling was all warm and fuzzy -- minus a drunken...
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Localized Appreesh: Rank/Xerox
Rank/Xerox enjoys scenic San Francisco. Some weeks feel so long (thanks a lot Week After Labor Day), you just need another spirited kick in the proverbial ass. So I give you, a second Localized...
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Street Threads: Look of the Day
Today's Look:Â Lea, Civic Center Describe your fashion philosophy: "Whatever works."
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Endorsement interviews: David Onek
David Onek has been running for district attorney pretty much since former D.A. Kamala Harris announced she was seeking the office of attorney general. He's clearly, repeatedly and strongly said he...
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Check yo' head: "The Book of Skulls"
Sure, it's still only September, but in my mind (and at Walgreens, have you noticed?) it's totally Halloween season. What better time to get your bony hands on The Book of Skulls (due in October from...
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Endorsement interviews: Dennis Herrera
Dennis Herrera has an interesting challenge: as city attorney, he's been barred by law, legal ethics and custom from taking stands on a lot of the legislative and political issues facing the city. He...
View ArticleGuardian forum: The candidates on the issues
Don't miss the final Guardian forum on the mayor's race -- featuring the candidates. It's going to be fun -- so far, eight candidates have confirmed, and we're going to ask them to talk about the...
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The Chron's bizarre tax logic
Chronicle Washington columnist Carolyn Lochhead doesn't typically show her political beliefs in such a clear and direct way, but her attack on the Obama tax plan is just ... bizarre. Check it out:...
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Endorsement interviews: Bill Fazio
Bill Fazio has been both a prosecutor and a defense lawyer -- most recently working on the defense side -- and his views on criminal justice have changed a bit since he first ran for this office in...
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Endorsement interviews: John Avalos
Sup. John Avalos is running a grassroots progressive campaign. He is, he says, the only candidate talking about working-class people, and he wans to "create an administration that puts neighborhoods...
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