S.F. Standard and CEO sued for gender discrimination, harassment

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The San Francisco Standard’s former director of growth has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the paper and its CEO, Griffin Gaffney, alleging gender discrimination and harassment. Brandon Pho talks with some former employees who say the organization was dogged by a “boy’s club” atmosphere under Gaffney.

A violence prevention center in the Tenderloin isn’t about taking weapons or drugs out of the hands of teens, reports Adriana Gutierrez, but offering community and a sense of purpose. Read how the pilot program helps young people struggling with the chaos of the streets.

Election questions: Marina Newman asks the candidates for D10 supervisor if they support Mayor Lurie’s new “performance-based” contracting system for homelessness nonprofits.

And speaking of elections, get your tickets now for the forum with congressional candidates Connie Chan and Scott Wiener, presented by Mission Local and the New York Times with City Arts & Lectures.

Wait, how did he do that? Julie Zigoris visits Andrew Evans‘ astonishing, under-the-radar, wildly popular magic show that started on a Mission Street back deck. Find out about the homegrown Magic Patio and “the analog art of the impossible.”

More soon,

Sara

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San Francisco Standard and its CEO sued for gender discrmination, harassment

“A very toxic workplace, for many different reasons.”

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Six months in, Tenderloin’s new anti-violence program has a lot to show for it

“It’s a blessing when I see them here and not on the street.”

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Meet the D10 candidates: Do you agree with S.F.’s new contracting system for homelessness nonprofits?

“City Hall should measure whether people escape homelessness, not merely how many people pass through a program.”

ARTS ROUNDUP

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It’s no trick: Bernal’s hottest ticket is this perennially sold-out magic show

“I am in disbelief. I have no words. My socks are blown off. They’re gone, I can’t find them.”

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Events

Today: Guajirón – Cuban Son & Jazz, Muddy Waters, Sept. 17, 7:30-10PM

Tomorrow: Otra Onda Artist Talk, Acción Latina, Sept. 18, 6-8:30 p.m.

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