# the arts (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover the arts. Page: Feed: --- ## [Meet the District 6 candidate: How would you make the district’s streets safer?](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/meet-the-district-6-candidate-safer-streets/) _2026-08-25 · Sarah Hopkins · Mission Local_ D6 faces higher crime, slower police response times and more serious crashes. Matt Dorsey says police and surveillance tech can help. Meet the District 6 candidate: How would you make the district’s streets safer? ## [‘Clean slate:’ Pet shop at heart of Sunset political scandal starts over in the Richmond](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/animal-connection-baran-pet-shop-moves/) _2026-08-25 · Nicholas David · Mission Local_ In May 2025, Beya Alcaraz sold Animal Connection to Julia Baran — and in so doing kicked off a future scandal. Now, Baran is moving on. ‘Clean slate:’ Pet shop at heart of Sunset political scandal starts over in the Richmond ## [Tetra Tech to pay $57M for falsifying Hunters Point Shipyard soil samples](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/tetra-tech-hunters-point-shipyard-settlement-57-million/) _2026-08-25 · Marina Newman · Mission Local_ The settlement comes after Tetra Tech admitted in court that it falsified soil samples, and two workers served prison time. Tetra Tech to pay $57M for falsifying Hunters Point Shipyard soil samples ## [S.F. DA charges shelter workers with aiding man who allegedly shot police officer](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-da-shelter-employees-charged/) _2026-08-24 · Marina Newman · Mission Local_ Suspect Erika Porter, an employee at Bayshore Navigation Center, pleaded not guilty to all charges of aiding and abetting Norris Reed III. S.F. DA charges shelter workers with aiding man who allegedly shot police officer ## [Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Do you support a data center moratorium?](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-congress-candidates-ai-data-centers/) _2026-08-24 · Io Yeh Gilman · Mission Local_ Congressional candidates Wiener and Chan explain their stances on data centers and ensuring U.S. AI labs stay internationally competitive. Meet the S.F. congressional candidates: Do you support a data center moratorium? ## [San Francisco is getting organ-ized](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/san-francisco-is-getting-organ-ized/) _2026-08-24 · Andrew Gilbert · Mission Local_ The Hammond B3 organ: a resurgence that speaks to the enduring appeal of a sound rooted in the Black church, neighborhood joints, and juke boxes. San Francisco is getting organ-ized ## [Las lamparas](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/las-lamparas/) _2026-08-24 · Angel Mayorga · Mission Local_ At Bao. Photo by Angel Mayorga. Las lamparas ## [A cabbie, a camera and a disappearing San Francisco](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/walter-mackins-photographer-san-francisco-taxi/) _2026-08-24 · Joe Eskenazi · Mission Local_ Walter Mackins spent years driving cabs and photographing San Francisco. That was easier in an era of cab drivers — and plentiful homes for people like Walter Mackins. A cabbie, a camera and a disappearing San Francisco ## [Little sister](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/little-sister/) _2026-08-23 · Robert Weiner · Mission Local_ At Kingston and Mission Streets. Photo by Robert Weiner. Little sister ## [People We Meet: St. Anthony’s 93-year-old volunteer Beryl Voss, who never misses a shift](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/people-we-meet-beryl-voss/) _2026-08-23 · Adriana Gutierrez · Mission Local_ Meet Beryl Voss, 93, a volunteer at St. Anthony's who shows up every Monday to feed the nearby homeless population. People We Meet: St. Anthony’s 93-year-old volunteer Beryl Voss, who never misses a shift ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H1u7QOauEODf) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [A second sun rises in San Francisco, on Philippines time](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-philippine-sun-installation/) _2026-08-22 · Aaliyah Español-Rivas · Mission Local_ "13°N, 122°E," a temporary light installation will shine at Yerba Buena Gardens this September. A second sun rises in San Francisco, on Philippines time ## [A garden of delights](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/a-garden-of-delights/) _2026-08-22 · Walter Mackins · Mission Local_ On Russia Avenue. Photo by Walter Mackins. A garden of delights ## [Q&A with author Carly Schwartz: living fast and healing](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/carly-schwartz-living-fast-and-healing-book/) _2026-08-22 · Lydia Chávez · Mission Local_ A memoir as fast paced as her life. Q&A with author Carly Schwartz: living fast and healing ## [Golden Gate Bridge Palestine protesters were looking at over 5 years in jail. They got 30 days.](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/golden-gate-palestine-protest-san-francisco-sentencing/) _2026-08-22 · Nicholas David · Mission Local_ In a major win for defendants, pro-Palestine protesters who blocked the Golden Gate Bridge got 30 days in jail, far less than what was sought. Golden Gate Bridge Palestine protesters were looking at over 5 years in jail. They got 30 days. ## [Prop. G, to return cars to Great Highway, will remain on the ballot, judge rules](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-prop-g-great-highway-lawsuit/) _2026-08-21 · Junyao Yang · Mission Local_ Judge finds park advocates did not meet ‘incredibly high standard’ to yank qualified measure away from voters. They may yet appeal. Prop. G, to return cars to Great Highway, will remain on the ballot, judge rules ## [S.F. police arrest shelter workers for ‘harboring’ gunman who allegedly shot officer](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-police-arrest-homeless-shelter-employees/) _2026-08-21 · Marina Newman · Mission Local_ Two employees are facing charges for concealing Norris Reed III from police. One arrestee was shot in the back by police in 2018. S.F. police arrest shelter workers for ‘harboring’ gunman who allegedly shot officer ## [The Short Catch: Bard Acting President on Student Voting, Kaatsbaan’s New Advisor, Tara Westover Joins Bard, and Olana Has New Archive](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/the-short-catch-bard-president-on-student-voting-kaatsbaans-new-artistic-advisor-bards-incoming-visiting-writer-and-olanas-big-digital-move/) _2026-08-21 · lukas@thedailycatch.org · The Daily Catch_ Bard President Jonathan Becker Argues for Student Voting Rights in NYT Op-EdBard College’s Acting President Jonathan Becker raised concerns about the Trump Administration’s efforts to curtail student voting in an opinion piece published in The New York Times this week. Becker, who took over from longtime Bard President Leon Botstein in July, argued that new guidelines issued by the Department \[…\]… ## [The Catch-Up (Episode 70): Why Rhinebeck Voters Are Asked to Approve $15.7 Million in School Capital Projects](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/the-catch-up-episode-70-why-rhinebeck-voters-are-asked-to-approve-15-7-million-in-capital-projects/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Sachar, Editor · The Daily Catch_ In this week’s episode of The Catch-Up, Editor Emily Sachar and reporter Aleah Gatto discuss Tuesday's Rhinebeck Board of Education meeting, during which the Board unveiled plans for $15.7 million in capital improvement projects. The post The Catch-Up (Episode 70): Why Rhinebeck Voters Are Asked to Approve $15.7 Million in School Capital Projects first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [The Catch-Up: Episode 70](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/the-catch-up-episode-70/) _2026-08-21 · Emily Sachar, Editor · The Daily Catch_ The Catch Up podcast episode 70 Radio Free Rhinecliff TCU070 (This is an automated transcript and may contain errors, inaccuracies, or omissions. Names and proper nouns may be misspelled. Please refer to the original audio/video recording for verification of any specific details or quote.) Emily: \[00:00:00\] From The Daily Catch, this is The Catch Up, and I’m Daily Catch editor Emily Sachar. \[…\]… ## [Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support moving forward with area-based school assignments?](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/san-francisco-school-board-meet-the-candidates-area-assignments/) _2026-08-21 · Rosina Boehm · Mission Local_ Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco School Board seats. This week, Mission Local asked whether they supported area-based school assignments. Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support moving forward with area-based school assignments? ## [Ask the crowd: AI or not (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UvmH05KhqLir) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Get a transparent verdict from verified humans via web, RSS, or API. ## [Tenderloin Buzz: ‘Hidden gem’ Rye turns 20, and the history of a riot](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/tenderloin-buzz-rye-turns-20-and-the-history-of-a-riot/) _2026-08-21 · Adriana Gutierrez · Mission Local_ A local bar turns 20, a new sandwich shop opens and a live DJ, every week... here's what's happening in the Tenderloin. Tenderloin Buzz: ‘Hidden gem’ Rye turns 20, and the history of a riot ## [Looking west from Kearny Street](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/looking-west-from-kearny-street/) _2026-08-21 · Jay A. Martin · Mission Local_ On Kearny and Jackson Street. Photo by Jay A. Martin. Looking west from Kearny Street ## [Common Sense Media’s New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding](https://teachmag.com/common-sense-medias-new-curriculum-builds-human-skills/) _2026-08-21 · TEACH Mag · TEACH Magazine_ The Digital Literacy and Well-Being Curriculum for Grades 9–12 pairs AI literacy with the critical thinking, creativity, and connection skills students need most right now. The post Common Sense Media’s New Curriculum Builds the Human Skills AI Is Quietly Eroding appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [Handshake, not a drug deal? San Francisco police drone case falls apart.](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sfpd-drone-arrest-charges-dismissed-rtic/) _2026-08-21 · Brandon Pho · Mission Local_ The defendant spent four days in jail before case based on drone surveillance was thrown out. Handshake, not a drug deal? San Francisco police drone case falls apart. ## [Richmond Buzz: a school building for lease, and a dumpling restaurant on vacation](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/richmond-buzz-a-school-building-for-lease-and-a-dumpling-restaurant-on-vacation/) _2026-08-21 · Nicholas David · Mission Local_ “Richmond Buzz” is a recurring column on changes, tidbits and other news from the Richmond. Check out our Richmond web page for more. Got news? Send tips to nicholas.david@missionlocal.com. Terribly sad news for \[…\] Richmond Buzz: a school building for lease, and a dumpling restaurant on vacation ## [Inaugural Broadway Festival Producers Reflect on First Year as Plans Begin for 2027 Return](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/inaugural-broadway-festival-producers-reflect-on-first-year-as-plans-begin-for-2027-return/) _2026-08-20 · Emily Sachar, Editor · The Daily Catch_ After a successful inaugural presentation, the Broadway Festival has announced plans to return in 2027. The post Inaugural Broadway Festival Producers Reflect on First Year as Plans Begin for 2027 Return first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [Red Hook Soars and Rhinebeck Drops in New Best High Schools List, But Methodology Change Muddles Results](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/red-hook-soars-and-rhinebeck-drops-in-new-best-high-schools-list-but-methodology-change-muddles-results/) _2026-08-20 · Emily Sachar, Editor · The Daily Catch_ In the latest U.S. News & World Report high school ranking, Red Hook soared to a place among the best in the State, while Rhinebeck fell behind. The post Red Hook Soars and Rhinebeck Drops in New Best High Schools List, But Methodology Change Muddles Results first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [State Comptroller Audit of the Village of Rhinebeck Finds Spending Oversight Gaps but No Fraud](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/state-comptroller-audit-of-the-village-of-rhinebeck-finds-spending-oversight-gaps-but-no-fraud/) _2026-08-20 · Claire Greenburger · The Daily Catch_ A State audit of the Village of Rhinebeck found that the Village Board failed to properly review hundreds of thousands of dollars in spending. The post State Comptroller Audit of the Village of Rhinebeck Finds Spending Oversight Gaps but No Fraud first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [The Excelsior’s Central Drug store building has sold](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/central-drug-store-building-purchase/) _2026-08-20 · Xueer Lu · Mission Local_ New owners, who have run a plumbing business for 15 years, say they haven’t decided what to do with the vacant former pharmacy. The Excelsior’s Central Drug store building has sold ## [Meet the District 10 candidates: How would you vote on the RV ban?](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/meet-the-district-10-candidates-rv-ban/) _2026-08-20 · Marina Newman · Mission Local_ It's been over one year since Mayor Daniel Lurie restricted parking for RVs to two hours. How would the District 10 candidates have voted? Meet the District 10 candidates: How would you vote on the RV ban? ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Z8ikVLCd48tb) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [S.F. Dems alter rules to vote on billionaire tax, potentially defying state party](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-dems-dccc-billionaire-tax/) _2026-08-20 · Junyao Yang · Mission Local_ San Francisco Democratic Party, in an unprecedented move, could break with state party to oppose the billionaire tax. S.F. Dems alter rules to vote on billionaire tax, potentially defying state party ## [Restaurant review: Chang’s Kitchen in the Sunset](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/changs-kitchen-restaurant-old-school-in-the-sunset/) _2026-08-20 · Maria C. Ascarrunz · Mission Local_ The free-range chicken wings came beautifully hot and crispy, and stayed so until the very last finger-licking nibble. Restaurant review: Chang’s Kitchen in the Sunset ## [Carolyn Randall, Rhinebeck Elementary School Teacher, Dies at 96](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/carolyn-randall-rhinebeck-elementary-school-teacher-dies-at-96/) _2026-08-20 · Louise Dewhirst · The Daily Catch_ Carolyn D. Randall, a longtime resident of Rhinebeck, died at home Aug. 15, 2026. She was born March 15, 1930, in Ticonderoga, N.Y., to the late Clifford and Zella “Betty” Carpenter Decker of Hague, N.Y. Carolyn graduated from Hague High School in 1947 and received her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from SUNY Plattsburgh State Teachers College in 1951. \[…\] The post Carolyn Randall,… ## [Showtimes at Lyceum Aug. 20-26, 2026](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/showtimes-at-lyceum-aug-20-26-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Louise Dewhirst · The Daily Catch_ Here is the updated movie schedule at Lyceum Cinemas in Red Hook. Unless noted otherwise, all times are p.m. Purchase your tickets here. Minions & Monsters (PG) Follow the Minions in 1920s Hollywood as they search for frightening creatures for their monster movie, partner with a green creature, and must save the planet after unleashing monsters. (Dir. Pierre Coffin, 1 \[…\] The post Showtimes at… ## [The Short Catch: Care for Caregivers, No Holiday Light Show, Scholarship Winners + Starr Grant](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/the-short-catch-care-for-caregivers-no-holiday-light-show-scholarship-winners-starr-grant/) _2026-08-20 · Emily Sachar, Editor · The Daily Catch_ Northern Dutchess Hospital Launches New Support Program for CaregiversNorthern Dutchess Hospital has launched a new program offering counseling, support groups, and other assistance to family caregivers across the Hudson Valley. The Elizabeth Thompson Care for the Caregiver Program is funded by a $300,000 gift from the Thomas Thompson Trust and additional donations, bringing the total raised for… ## [Showtimes at Upstate Aug. 20-27, 2026](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/showtimes-at-upstate-aug-20-27-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Louise Dewhirst · The Daily Catch_ Here are the films showing this week at Upstate’s Starr Cinema in Rhinebeck. Click on the showtime for tickets. The Odyssey Christopher Nolan’s new film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time. The Odyssey stars Matt \[…\] The post Showtimes at Upstate Aug.… ## [The True Purpose of the First Week of School](https://teachmag.com/the-true-purpose-of-the-first-week-of-school/) _2026-08-20 · James Guy · TEACH Magazine_ As summer winds down and school buses begin their routes once again, I find myself reflecting on what the first week of school means to me now—and how differently I approach it than I did as a student. The post The True Purpose of the First Week of School appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [People We Meet: Alberto Sanchez, nearly 25 years as a Mission paletero](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/alberto-sanchez-nearly-25-years-as-a-mission-paletero/) _2026-08-20 · Oscar Palma · Mission Local_ At 80-years-old, Sanchez works seven day a week. He started working at 11-years-old in his native Mexico City polishing shoes. People We Meet: Alberto Sanchez, nearly 25 years as a Mission paletero ## [Rhinebeck Residents Pack Town Hall, Plead Their Cases For and Against Hospitality Moratorium (with Videos▶)](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/rhinebeck-residents-pack-town-hall-plead-their-cases-for-and-against-hospitality-moratorium/) _2026-08-19 · Claire Greenburger · The Daily Catch_ More than 100 people packed Rhinebeck Town Hall for a public hearing on the proposed hospitality moratorium. The post Rhinebeck Residents Pack Town Hall, Plead Their Cases For and Against Hospitality Moratorium (with Videos▶) first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [Mission Buzz: New coffee shop is coming to the old home of Revolution Cafe](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/mission-buzz-new-coffee-shop-is-coming-to-the-old-home-of-revolution-cafe/) _2026-08-19 · Oscar Palma · Mission Local_ Also, a new Head Start program is coming the Women's building. Friendship House has a new CEO and a community event at El Faro this weekend. Mission Buzz: New coffee shop is coming to the old home of Revolution Cafe ## [Rhinebeck School Board Proposes $15.7 Million Upgrade Plan, Sets Oct. 20 Vote](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/rhinebeck-school-board-proposes-15-7-million-upgrade-plan-sets-oct-20-vote/) _2026-08-19 · Emily Sachar, Editor · The Daily Catch_ The Rhinebeck Board of Education unveiled plans to improve security and ventilation systems at the district’s schools. The post Rhinebeck School Board Proposes $15.7 Million Upgrade Plan, Sets Oct. 20 Vote first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [Sheds, Gazebos and a Woman’s Touch: Bayhorse Structures’ New Owner Brings Fresh Energy to Long-Time Local Business](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/sheds-gazebos-and-a-womans-touch-bayhorse-structures-new-owner-brings-fresh-energy-to-long-time-local-business/) _2026-08-19 · athan@thedailycatch.org · The Daily Catch_ After nearly 50 years in business, Michelle Miller became the first female owner of Bayhorse Structures in October 2025. The post Sheds, Gazebos and a Woman’s Touch: Bayhorse Structures’ New Owner Brings Fresh Energy to Long-Time Local Business first appeared on The Daily Catch . ## [Valkyries clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/valkyries-clinch-playoff-spot-for-second-consecutive-season/) _2026-08-19 · Marisa Ingemi · Mission Local_ With just 10 games left in the regular season, the Valkyries have clinched a spot in the playoffs and sit in second place in the WNBA standings. Going into the \[…\] Valkyries clinch playoff spot for second consecutive season ## [InnerCity home](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/innercity-home/) _2026-08-19 · Aaliyah Español-Rivas · Mission Local_ On Sixth and Folsom Street. Photo by Aaliyah Español-Rivas. InnerCity home ## [Meet the District 8 candidates: Should SFPD use Flock surveillance cameras?](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/sf-district-8-candidates-flock-police-surveillance/) _2026-08-19 · Io Yeh Gilman · Mission Local_ San Francisco deploys over 400 Flock automated license plate readers. The District 8 candidates weigh in on the surveillance technology. Meet the District 8 candidates: Should SFPD use Flock surveillance cameras? ## [Memorial](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/memorial/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Santiago · Mission Local_ On Washington Boulevard. Photo by Mike Santiago. Memorial ## [Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students](https://teachmag.com/benefits-of-drama-for-middle-school-students/) _2026-08-19 · Floyd Rumohr · TEACH Magazine_ For students ages 9 to 12, drama should not be an extracurricular activity. It is an essential part of their development as learners. And as human beings. The post Not Extracurricular: The Foundational Benefits of Drama for Middle School Students appeared first on TEACH Magazine . ## [OpenAI workers ditched their boss’ politics for Anthropic’s](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/open-ai-anthropic-donors-elections-safety-regulation/) _2026-08-19 · Brandon Pho and Kelly Waldron · Mission Local_ OpenAI workers not only revealed a schism within one of San Francisco’s frontier AI labs, they also aligned with the politics of their direct competitor Anthropic, where workers and executives are walking in lockstep. OpenAI workers ditched their boss’ politics for Anthropic’s ## [Cinderella Bakery will finally debut in the Mission District: Opening set for month’s end](https://missionlocal.org/2026/08/cinderella-to-finally-debut-in-the-mission-district-by-months-end/) _2026-08-18 · Oscar Palma · Mission Local_ Cinderella's opening in the Mission District is set for Aug. 28. The Russian bakery will open at 24th and Alabama streets. Cinderella Bakery will finally debut in the Mission District: Opening set for month’s end ## [Rhinebeck Planning Board Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Moratorium on Hospitality Projects](https://www.thedailycatch.org/articles/rhinebeck-planning-board-voices-strong-opposition-to-proposed-moratorium-on-hospitality-projects/) _2026-08-18 · Claire Greenburger · The Daily Catch_ One day ahead of a public hearing, members of the Town of Rhinebeck Planning Board came out against a proposed hospitality development moratorium. The post Rhinebeck Planning Board Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Moratorium on Hospitality Projects first appeared on The Daily Catch .