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San Francisco Entertainment Commission hears complaints about Portola festival noise; staff cite inspections and outreach
Summary
Public commenters and commissioners raised widespread noise complaints after the Portola Music Festival; Director Weiland and enforcement staff said inspectors were on site, reported no arrests, and recorded many 311 contacts, and staff signaled further outreach and possible permit oversight if Goldenvoice reapplies.
Bill Holtzman, a Corona Heights resident, told the San Francisco Entertainment Commission on Oct. 4 that he and neighbors were “disturbed” by low-frequency bass from the Portola Music Festival on Sept. 24–25 and urged the commission to explain where sound sensors were placed and how measurements were taken.
Director Ben Weiland, in a report to the commission, said the one-time event organized by Goldenvoice exceeded some permit criteria the commission uses for large outdoor events — including extended hours and thresholds tied to nearby sensitive…
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