Good afternoon! Here’s the latest:
Billionaires Michael Moritz and Chris Larsen heavily funded Daniel Lurie‘s opponents in the mayoral election. Now Lurie is bringing them in as donors to a public-private street cleaning initiative.
The campaign to recall D4 Sup. Joel Engardio says it’s turned in 11,000 signatures to the Dept of Electionsโbut they need to be validated to qualify for the ballot. Joe Eskenazi and Junyao Yang report on what happens next.
What really goes on insideโand outsideโthe Kailash Hotel on Julian Avenue? Oscar Palma talks with residents, neighbors, and the troubled SRO’s owner.
Sad news: the prolific multi-instrumentalist, composer, and musical collaborator Rob Reich has died at the age of 47. Read Andrew Gilbert‘s tribute, with clips of Reich’s music.
What’s up at museums and galleries right now? Check out our guide, including free events. And hey, don’t forget Carnaval this weekend.
More soon,
Sara
Latest News
Lurie brings in former rival billionaire donors to fund street-cleaning initiativeย
“Poor devils. They’re going to need all the help they can get.”
Joel Engardio recall turns in 11,000-odd signatures. Will it be enough?
“We’re victims of our own success.”
Rob Reich, multi-instrumentalist and composer, dies at 47
“He probably thought in music before he translated it into English.”
16th St. Plaza Crackdown
In Sanskrit, Kailash means โhome of the gods.โ A neighbor calls it โthe hotel from hell.โ
“It’s just a wild, wild west situation.”
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Painted Ladies & flowers
by Michael Santiago
Events
Today: Robyn Hitchcock at The Chapel, May 22, 8-10PM
Tomorrow: London bass legend CASPA, at Public Works, May 23, 9PM-midnight
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