Sarah Holtz

Why does beer cost so much? Is it really that hard to be a bartender? Your questions answered

Readers had a lot to say in response to our recent story about tipping conventions. We did our best to answer the most common questions. 

Monroe Lace could be the first trans woman to win Miss California in the conservative-leaning city of Visalia. 

Seven local ballot measures, a state proposition, judicial races and more will be on the ballot in addition to the presidential primary. 


Plus, San Francisco punk pioneers Flipper play the Great American, SF DocFest kicks off with a documentary co-directed by Jeff Adachi and more.

The state’s spending per inmate jumped during the pandemic and has continued to increase despite recent cost-cutting moves.