This is Drama Masks, a Bay Area performing arts column from a born San Franciscan and longtime theatre artist in an N95 mask. I talk venue safety and dramatic substance, or the lack thereof. Read part ...

The East Bay Times/Mercury News pushed Ishii's candidacy—but the editorial arguments don't hold up to factual scrutiny ...

Plus: Dead & Co. take the Sphere for another twirl, Noise Pop phase 2 brings some Oakland love, more music news ...

Muni is out of money. The city has a huge deficit. Will the new mayor stand up to Big Tech and PG&E to find some revenue for ...

San Francisco is a city where Teslas and other electric cars can be seen everywhere; we even let some of the cars drive ...

It’s period popcorn entertainment on a grand scale, no less enjoyable for being more than a bit theatrically shameless. The Count of Monte Cristo begins opening around the Bay Area on January 3; ...

Remembering how the Oakland A's 'Man of Steal' chalked up so many awards it seemed he simply lent them out to others for a while.

Our 'pick of the litter' for a sweet, sweet eve—plus our infamous Comedowns Are For Losers New Year's Day list.

Hope is not a lottery ticket you can sit on the sofa and clutch, feeling lucky. It is an axe you break down doors with in an ...

Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie is presenting this as his first major political victory, and the union leaders agree: Lurie played a key role in bringing recalcitrant hotel managers to the table.

Plus: Remembering the outgoing supes ... and where their goodbye parties are. That's The Agenda for Dec. 29 to Jan. 5 ...

Juanita More brings some soul to Great Northern's NYE blast. Juanita More brings some soul to Great Northern's NYE blast. Our "pick of the litter" for a sweet, sweet eve, plus our infamous Comedowns ...