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Ray Hartmann pled for compassion and common sense in one of his last columns
If you’re waiting for the government to solve the homelessness crisis with anything resembling a heart, forget about it. What we are watching is a bipartisan race to the bottom. The Trump administration has kicked into full cruelty mode, demonizing the homeless as just another population to be disposed of.
George Benson’s Enduring Jazz Legacy and His Return to the Bay Area Stage
Jazz fans have long known and appreciated the artistry of guitarist George Benson. Debuting on record in 1964, Benson scored toward the end of that decade with 1968’s Shape of Things to Come, and 1970’s inspired jazz...
Terror in San Jose
The long-running hardcore band hits with pure forward motion: stomp-ready riffs, barked vocals, and breakdowns built for collective impact.
Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology for April 29-May 5, 2026
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
In the 19th century, Aries photographer Eadweard Muybridge (1830–1904) resolved to settle a debate about whether galloping horses ever have all...
Gavin Newsom’s Mixed Record on Cannabis and His Political Balancing Act
Many are asking: What is the deal with Gavin Newsom? Since Donald Trump returned to office, the governor has gained a lot of new fans across...
420 in the Park Brings Reggae, Hip-Hop and Cannabis Culture to Downtown San Jose
420 in the Park, a collaboration between Metro’s Music in the Park affiliate and the family-owned Purple Lotus dispensary, brings cannabis culture and live music to...
Mary Cain in Menlo Park
At age seventeen, Mary Cain became the youngest American athlete to represent the US at the track and field World Championships. In conversation with bestselling author...
I Dont Know How but They Found Me in Menlo Park
Homaging young Beck and DEVO, and sounding like Prince and Michael Jackson had a baby, IDKHow is conceptually engaging.
Mel Robbins in San Jose
Her main area of expertise is behavioral change, giving people hope that they can change and don’t have to feel stuck in their lives.
Aftermath Liturgy in San Jose
Aftermath Liturgy is a staged reading of a new play, which explores sexual identity and evangelical Christianity.
Martín Perna in San Jose
Inspired by the musical and cultural sensation of Fela Kuti, Martín Perna founded Brooklyn-based afrobeat collective Antibalas in 1998.
Bert Kreischer in San Jose
Bert Kreischer, whose reputation as a shirtless partier skyrocketed him into one of the top-grossing comedians in the country.