Good afternoon! Here’s the latest:
Joe Eskenazi obtained a previously confidential report made by former city controller Ben Rosenfield on the state of the SFUSD—and wow, things are even worse than you thought. Read the details on the budget chaos and administrative dysfunction facing new Superintendent Maria Su and the Board of Education —and what it could mean for students and families.
Ever wondered what it’s like to solo camp on Angel Island? Maire Farrington, now 62, has been doing it every year since 1993. See the story for her tips on the prettiest moment (moonrise) and what to do about coyotes at your campsite (scream.)
And yes, it’s really December. Check out Mission Local’s guide to holiday fairs around the city.
More soon,
Sara
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S.F. doesn’t need to close schools: The problems go way deeper.
“Can we really get this all done in one year?”
31 years of solo camping on Angel Island
“I don’t do devices or find out what’s going on in the world. I just love the silence.”
Where to find S.F. holiday markets this season
Stroll around street fairs this Thursday evening in Bernal Heights and/or Cole Valley.
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Portal of Time
by Junyao Yang
Events
Today: ‘Bird,’ a film by Andrea Arnold, at the Roxie, December 2, 8:45PM.
Tomorrow: Rachael Magidson West Coast Jazz Quartet at the Woodchopper’s Ball, Verdi Club, December 3, 9-11PM.