By Caleb WilsonMay 14, 2025 Politics Assassinations, Jonestown, and a Punk-Rock Revolution: The Unforgettable Year That Transformed San Francisco ForeverIn 1978, San Francisco was transformed by a series of seismic events: political assassinations, the Jonestown massacre, and a burgeoning punk-rock movement. These moments reshaped the city’s cultural and social landscape forever.