San Francisco

What are the history and effects of gentrification?

Becca Hoekstra — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:00:00 +0000

San Francisco Free Folk Festival this weekend!

JoAnn Mar — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:08:02 +0000

The San Francisco Free Folk Festival is happening this weekend, 12 noon to 10 pm both days at Presidio Middle School, 450 30th Ave. at Geary. Lots going on--five stages of live music, jam sessions, film screenings, family activities, and workshops on vocal, dance, and instrument instruction. For the complete schedule, visit http://www.sffolkfest.org

Audiograph's Sound of the Week: Powell Street Turnaround

Julie Caine — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:48:11 +0000

All week long we've been playing this sound, and a

Web Exclusive: Homeless moms march on San Francisco's City Hall

Rose Aguilar — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:53:27 +0000

Earlier today, about 50 homeless mothers and children gathered on the steps of San Francisco City Hall calling on city supervisors to support initiatives that would help them. KALW’s Rose Aguilar was there and spoke with 63-year old Joyce Dawson.

JOYCE DAWSON: In the last eight to nine months, I’ve been waitlisted, and waitlisted, and waitlisted and I cannot find anything. Yet the apartments that I’m trying to get into are sitting there empty.

Beating the Dhol drums with Non Stop Bhangra

Erica Mu — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:48:08 +0000

Most Westerners have been exposed to Bollywood, the lively cinematic musical-soap-operas that are iconic to the movie industry in Mumbai, India. However, few have gone beyond the screen and experienced first-hand the infectious music and dance that inspire some of the famous scenes from Bollywood films.