Tim Redmond

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Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco for more than 30 years. He spent much of that time as executive editor of the Bay Guardian. He is the founder of 48hills.

Campaign Trail

Fun with campaign texts

March 3, 2024

I can't help it: I answer those annoying messages—and sometimes get replies!

Labor

City wastes millions on contracts with big out-of-town companies, report shows

February 29, 2024

More than $200 million goes for services city workers could provide much, much cheaper.

Housing

SF promised a lot of affordable housing—but community leaders say it won’t happen

February 29, 2024

New report has lots of 'creative' ideas, but there's nowhere near enough funding to meet the state mandated goals—and the Mayor's Office admits it.

Business + Tech

Prop. C won’t produce much housing—but could cost the city a lot of money

February 26, 2024

It's probably worthless, city economist says—but if it works, it will cost millions.

The Agenda

PG&E keeps charging us more for worse service; there’s a much better alternative

February 25, 2024

Plus: A direct indictment of the state's housing policy (mandates, but no funding). That's The Agenda for Feb. 25 to March 3

Police

Three of Breed’s police commissioners suddenly reverse on racist pretext stops

February 22, 2024

Bizarre excuses as commission votes 4-3 to limit traffic stops that have no public safety value

News + Politics

What the billionaires want

February 21, 2024

The agenda behind the big money is clear—and for more than 40 years, it's been a massive failure that created most of our social problems.

Campaign Trail

Ten groups. $33 million, half of it dark money. Behind the billionaires in SF politics

February 20, 2024

New report sheds light on the massive influx of right-wing money trying to buy votes

The Agenda

SF cop fires gun out the window in Santa Rosa. Cops fail on internal affairs reviews

February 18, 2024

Sometimes, you just have to present these things without comment. The Police Commission will discuss Wednesday/21 the latest Firearms Discharge Review Board report, which...

Labor

Health workers demand an end to dangerous staff shortages at SF General

February 17, 2024

Contracting out will be a huge issue in this year's labor talks—and the fall election.