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Fall music preview: Upcoming shows and new tracks from P-Lo, Dead Kennedys and more

You can buy magic mushroom candy bars over the counter in Oakland

Beyoncé takes center stage at this all-black drag show commemorating new album

New music: 5 fresh SF releases to enjoy in August, including Osees and Mickey Hart’s drum supergroup

Liner notes: Neil Young shares ‘Toast’—his decades-old, SF-tracked breakup album

Week 5: Nima Momeni trial

Join Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin Friday to talk about everything this week in the Nima Momeni trial from martial arts, stab wounds, reactions in the court and more.

Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers

San Francisco Standard sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi discuss the Niners' 2024 season.

Week 4: Nima Momeni trial

Developments in the Bob Lee murder trial: This Friday, Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin will talk about how Nima Momeni’s defense team is building its case. And, as always, we’ll answer your questions about the trial.

A post-election conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna

Join The Standard's Politics Editor Annie Gaus as she sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna to discuss the outcomes of the election and its implications for San Francisco and beyond.

Week 3: Nima Momeni trial

Join Standard reporters Jonah Owen Lamb and Beki San Martin as they share the week's updates they witnessed at the courthouse, and take viewers' questions about the past, present, and future of the trial.

Post-election Q+A with The Standard's Politics team

Reeling from Election day? Burning questions about what's next? Join The Standard's politics team to debrief, decompress, and discuss the results and open questions of the SF Election 2024.

Post-election Q+A with The Standard’s Politics team

Tech’s Political Shift: A Conversation with Roy Bahat

The technology industry has historically been one of Democratic candidates' largest sources of support, both with large dollar donations from its leaders and high support amongst employees. But this year's election cycle has cracked open a new chasm in the community. Kevin Truong sits down with Head of Bloomberg Beta, Roy Bahat, to discuss the split and what's behind it.

Kawakami & Lombardi Talk 49ers & Chiefs

San Francisco Standard sports columnists Tim Kawakami and David Lombardi recap the 49ers' biggest game of the season: the Super Bowl rematch versus the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fixing City Hall: November ballot preview

Fed up with dysfunction at City Hall? Join The Standard's politics team to break down ballot measures aimed at fixing local government. We'll walk you through key ballot items and take questions to make sure you're in the know for Election Day.