...if free speech and a free press are worth preserving — and Americans on the left and the right say it is — then it’s worth thinking more about what free speech really is and how its antagonists aren’t all located on one end of the political spectrum. thevoicesf.org/free-speech-...

San Francisco ramps up enforcement against dirt bikers abusing city streets — SFPD has made arrests, seized stolen bikes & ATVs, and is using drones, cameras & license-plate readers to crack down. Mayor Lurie and others vow tougher penalties ahead. thevoicesf.org/sfpd-targets...

“Suzanne Jackson: What Is Love” opens Sept 27 at SFMOMA — the museum’s first major retrospective of Jackson’s work spanning 6 decades. Expect ethereal washes of pigment, figuration mixed with nature, and new 3D pieces that suspend acrylic mid-air. thevoicesf.org/suzanne-jack...

The trial over the brutal attack on 88-yr-old Yik Oi Huang has entered a new phase. Defendant Keonte Gathron faces charges including murder and elder abuse. Jury selection is done, with opening statements underway. thevoicesf.org/criminal-cas...

7 years after the 2019 attack on 88-year-old Yik Oi Huang, the trial of Keonte Gathron begins Sept. 22 in SF Hall of Justice. Jury selection is done. Gathron, now 25, has chosen to represent himself. Read more: thevoicesf.org/nearly-seven-years-after-brutal-attack-grandma-yik-oi-huang-trial-begins/

Looking for things to do in SF Sept. 18–24? From the final days of Flower Piano at the Botanical Garden to Oktoberfest on Front Street, there’s plenty happening this week: thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Flower Piano brings music, joy, and community spirit to San Francisco Botanical Garden with twelve pianos set among 8,000 blooms. Experience performances, open play, and a magical blend of nature and music now through Sept 21! #FlowerPiano #SF thevoicesf.org/flower-piano...

Mandated treatment and structured recovery save lives and protect communities from drug-fueled violence and untreated mental illness. It’s time to rethink policies that leave vulnerable people and public safety at risk. #MentalHealth #PublicSafety thevoicesf.org/restoring-pu...

Erica Sandberg took a cable car tour of SF and found a city split in two: postcard views and gritty reality. From pristine stations to boarded-up buildings and drug scenes, tourists see both sides. Is this the city we want them to remember? Read more: thevoicesf.org/san-francisc...

SF supervisors approved a new traffic safety plan with deadlines and dashboards—but will city departments actually follow through, or is this just another paper promise? thevoicesf.org/supervisors-...

Joel Engardio and his political masters betrayed both his constituency and his political allies, placing the moderate agenda at serious risk #SanFrancisco #politics #recallengardio thevoicesf.org/engardio-rea...

San Jose cut unsheltered homelessness by 23% by pairing quick-build shelters with a promise: once a site opens, no return to tents. Sheltered rate jumped from 16% to nearly 40%. How they did it 👇 thevoicesf.org/how-san-jose...

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” finally wraps up the Crawley saga in movie form — resolving old storylines, marking the 1930s, and bringing almost the entire cast back together. A satisfying end to a beloved aristocratic TV epic. thevoicesf.org/an-aristocra...

Students being late doesn’t just cost minutes—it chips away at class culture, fairness, and learning. An attendance correction system helped Lowell High cut late arrivals from ~10 to 2 per class, giving back valuable time & reinforcing responsibility. thevoicesf.org/the-conseque...

Bay Area voters may get a sales tax on the ballot via SB 63 to raise transit funding. It would cover 5 counties—Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, San Francisco & Santa Clara. Includes oversight, cost reviews, and addresses agency deficits. thevoicesf.org/bay-area-tra...

America’s political violence isn’t new—it’s a return to old patterns, from lynchings to assassinations. Ignoring this history only blinds us to today’s dangers. thevoicesf.org/charlie-kirk...

Looks like the Charlie Kirk shooter is a right-wing accelerationist youtu.be/NKp756uJj8o?...

Mark your calendar: Sept 11-18 in SF includes Claude’s hatchday at Cal Academy 🐊, Flower Piano, Chinatown Noodle Festival, Shakespeare in the Park & an evening of art + blues. thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Bay Area transit could get a financial lifeline from Newsom: he pledged state support worth “hundreds of millions,” but specific amounts, timelines, and repayment plans are still unclear. thevoicesf.org/newsom-pledg...

New SF program: Pierce’s Pledge lets residents store guns at police stations for free, up to a year—aimed at preventing harm in high-stress situations. thevoicesf.org/new-sfpd-pro...

Question for the crowd: has your Instagram feed suddenly turned… evil?

Harm reduction advocates are facing rising hostility and political pressure, even as they continue to defend their approach as a compassionate and evidence-based response to addiction. thevoicesf.org/harm-reducti...

Will Durst: "San Francisco did not birth or raise political correctness, but we may have acted as an inadvertent midwife... We were woke back when it was known as simple common human decency." thevoicesf.org/p-c-city/

Bay Area transit teeters on the edge as Newsom’s $750M loan stalls. Advocates warn of service cuts and economic fallout. Will Sacramento act before it’s too late? 👉 thevoicesf.org/transit-advo...

Fueled by Engardio recall, housing opponents old and new assemble in the Sunset. One problem: they've allied with champions of the city's now-unpopular, death-centered homelessness policies thevoicesf.org/upzoning-opp...

Sen. Wiener’s SB 79 clears a major hurdle: union labor deal unlocks denser housing near transit, now heading to the Assembly. Game-changer—or overreach? thevoicesf.org/senator-wein...

Contract delays, vacant leadership, secret hires, and shifting rules—SFUSD’s leadership is in flux. Who’s steering the district? 👉 thevoicesf.org/who-is-in-ch...

Don’t forget: District 4 recall election is coming up. Check out this bilingual voter guide with all the details you need. thevoicesf.org/special-pull...

A “missing” calendar entry? Joel Engardio turned it into lies, coverups, and betrayal. thevoicesf.org/why-did-joel...

“Aurora was raised to be butchered—now she’s loved as family in SF. After a 5,000-mile rescue, she’s finally home. thevoicesf.org/second-chanc...

“Aurora was raised to be butchered—now she’s loved as family in SF. After a 5,000-mile rescue, she’s finally home. thevoicesf.org/second-chanc...

“Trump vows to send troops to SF. Newsom pushes back, saying state—not DC—controls the Guard. The fight’s more politics than cleanup. thevoicesf.org/what-happens...

“A “near-secret” school board meeting? That’s not democracy.” SF school board fast-tracked new governance rules in near-closed meeting. thevoicesf.org/near-secret-...

“Our kids deserve sidewalks—not drug scenes.” Supervisor Dorsey & SOMA residents demand recovery-first solutions. thevoicesf.org/dorsey-activ...

SF’s “Housing First” approach to street addiction is failing the most vulnerable—over half of overdose deaths in 2025 occurred indoors, many in permanent housing. City needs treatment-focused care, not just roofs. 🔗 thevoicesf.org/housing-first-morgue-second/

🎨 de Young Museum reopens Arts of Indigenous America galleries—Native-curated, historic + contemporary works, living culture on display. 👉 thevoicesf.org/fully-transformed-galleries-for-arts-of-indigenous-america-at-the-de-young/ #deYoung #IndigenousArt

📝 Want better homework convos with your teen? ✔️ Ask open-ended Qs ✔️ Pause + listen ✔️ Acknowledge effort ✔️ Ask follow-ups Full guide 👉 thevoicesf.org/four-ways-to-have-better-homework-conversations-with-your-teenager/

Trump says deploy police & National Guard to clear DC encampments—but sweeping doesn’t solve homelessness. A better path: build interim supportive housing like modular cabins with services, using public land. Cost-effective and humane.

🚉 BART riders can now tap in with credit/debit cards, but the full Clipper 2.0 launch still has no date. Early signs: 5% of trips already use open payment (19% at SFO) & Clipper card sales fell 40% at SFO. Full story 👉 thevoicesf.org/clipper-2-0-...

Just blocks from City Hall, an abandoned Tenderloin motel has become a ghastly scene—squatters, decay, rotting vermin and an injured stray puppy. Rescued just in time. The city's forgotten corners hide painful truths—and ghosts. 🔗 thevoicesf.org/dogs-and-ghosts-at-the-civic-center-inn/

New federal ‘ROAD to Housing Act’ gains traction—bipartisan boost for affordability, supply & homelessness. Could signal a rare win in housing policy. thevoicesf.org/housing-action-on-capitol-hill/

Mayor Lurie reopens Market Street to Waymo robotaxis and Uber/Lyft Black cars off-peak—safety advocates say it’s a dangerous rollback. thevoicesf.org/san-francisco-mayor-lets-waymo-uber-lyft-on-market-street-advocates-push-back/

SF DA has filed just one “treatment-mandated” drug-possession case under Prop 36 so far, citing five-year conviction rules. Details: thevoicesf.org/san-francisco-district-attorney-has-filed-just-one-treatment-mandated-drug-possession-case-under-proposition-36/

SF school board just held a near-secret meeting—with late notice, no video/audio—and rolled out new governance rules that could limit public input. Read more: thevoicesf.org/good-governance-planning-may-shrink-the-publics-voice-in-public-schools/

Looks like the anti-redistricting mailers from "Protect Voters First" have been misquoting figures from groups like Common Cause and The League of Women Voters as supporters. I seem to remember the same thing happening with the local redistricting fight back in 2022.

What to do in SF Aug 21–27: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel exhibit, Fogust merch party, the stage play The Return, Grace Cathedral’s movie labyrinth, Tipsy Tea pop-up, Chinatown’s Hungry Ghost Festival & more. Details: thevoicesf.org/out-and-abou...

Watch out: Will Durst is starting an investigation of San Francisco's streets. He's gotta lot to say: thevoicesf.org/steeper-and-...

BART riders can now simply “Tap and Ride” using contactless credit/debit cards or Apple/Google Pay at fare gates—no Clipper necessary (unless you need discounts or transfers). Read more: thevoicesf.org/bart-riders-...

Xenomorphs aren’t just in space anymore—Alien: Earth brings the horror home as a crashed craft unleashes terror in a futuristic Asian metropolis. Expect corporate power plays, AI ethics, and plenty of chills. Watch now: thevoicesf.org/aliens-among...

SF school board calls a do-over on approving its new ethnic studies curriculum—after confusion in July’s vote. A revote is set amid questions over spending, oversight, and community input. Read more: thevoicesf.org/school-board...