Nick Veronin

Opinion: Noise Pop serves as reminder that live music is essential to SF

After many ups and downs, San Francisco venues caught a glimpse of the before times, in part thanks to the Noise Pop Festival.

California’s environmental tool skews which communities are designated as disadvantaged, researchers say.

The senator would fast-track housing conversions, build a university and lure entertainment venues back downtown.

Loitering bookings skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2025. The DA contends it’s a new strategy. Experts say it doesn’t work.

“Super Bao,” who has 1.27 million followers on Chinese social media Weibo, is among the influencers paid to promote California. 