Montage Monster: Midnite for Maniacs/Codependent Lesbian Alien Seeks Same
Like a bad sequel, it’s the next installment of Monster Montage! We’re back again with ideas to kick off your movie-lovin’ weekend – plus some girl on girl action.
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Month: June 2011
Summer classes at City College successfully meet student demand
City College began its largest summer program ever opening over 1000 classes June 13 to successfully meet student demand after canceling its 2010 summer session due to staggering budget cuts.
Read MoreNew York state gay marriage law energizes SF pride parade; City officials join in
By Clarivel Fong The Guardsman Photo Story Hundreds of thousands of San Franciscans celebrated at San Francisco’s Pride Parade
Read MoreMusic Blog: Black Lips, Flying Lotus, Chali 2Na Dubstep
So here it is, installment number two of my weekly “what’s what” in the world of music. There’s some really great stuff going down this weekend, and some great new tunes getting serious rotation on my iPod.
Read MoreEditorial reactions to Brown budget veto overwhelmingly positive; citizen twitter reactions mixed
Twitter and news outlets were awash with both praise and disdain after Governor Jerry Brown vetoed the June 15 budget set forth by Democratic lawmakers attempting to balance California’s $9.6 billion deficit.
Read MoreMusic Blog: Sharon Jones / RJD2 & Zion I / Battles
So, it’s summer time and that means concert season. The first Stern Grove event of the year is Sunday the 19 and should be a memorable one because Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings are the featured act.
Read MoreFilm Blog: Conan O’ Brien / Schweppes Film Fest
Monsters lurk in the dark. Most of them are vicious, flesh-eating beasts, who want nothing more than to nibble some one’s unsuspecting head off… but in the black of the theater waits the Montage Monster, the devourer of cinema, providing movie reviews and Bay Area film festival coverage!
Read MoreOscar Grant family friend believes Mehserle should go to jail for life
A protest against the release of Johannes Mehserle marched from Fruitvale to Oakland on Sunday. Ex-BART cop Johannes Mehserle shot and killed Oscar Grant and was convicted of manslaughter in 2009. He was released after only two years.
Read MoreAtmosphere at Mehserle protest subdued despite history of citizens violent outrage
The early release of former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle, who was convicted last year of involuntary manslaughter for killing unarmed passenger Oscar Grant, drew a relatively subdued reaction on the streets of Oakland Jan. 12.
Read MoreRoss Mirkarimi to form joint committee between City College and City Hall
A new committee is being proposed to address joint issues and interests between City College and the city of San Francisco.
Read MoreSacramento goes to new depths over budget deadlines
Sacramento is looking at a very busy summer this year. While the legislature fighting to pass the budget and close the remaining $9.6 billion gap, the June 15 deadline set by California’s constitution is approaching quickly.
Read MoreThe Implications of Johannes Mehserle’s Release
The wounds of a community shaken to its core by a single gun shot, fired into the back of an unarmed, face-down BART passenger on Jan. 1, 2009, will likely be ripped open again with Johannes Mehserle’s release from prison on June 13.
Read More400 City College classes saved from cuts, 350 to 400 still planned to be cut next year
In a special meeting to discuss the 2011-2012 preliminary budget June 2, the City College Board of Trustees said it plans to cut 350 to 400 classes, half the previous estimate, due to reduced state funds.
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