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Tax breaks for corporations are a bad idea, new study shows
The Twitter tax break, the tax breaks for Amazon -- they do a lot more harm than good. It's time SF officials admitted that.
News + Politics
After the Camp Fire, which destroyed an entire community, let’s not bail out PG&E again
There's a much better alternative: The state should take over this criminal enterprise and run it as a public-power agency.
News + Politics
48hills founder Tim Redmond wins Lifetime Achievement honor
San Francisco Press Club salutes our intrepid editor for more than 35 years of journalism.
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On Veterans Day, let’s also remember those who fought for the right to dissent
Conscientious objectors have a noble history in this country -- and are too often forgotten.
News + Politics
A bad Central Soma Plan is going to move forward …
... and a compromise with the mayor allows some developers extra time to build -- at lower affordable housing levels. That's The Agenda for Nov. 11-17
Campaign Trail
Mar declares victory in D4 as Jessica Ho concedes
Progressives will have seven votes on the Board of Supes.
News + Politics
Let’s start over, Mayor Breed
How about showing some good faith by ending the homeless sweeps?
Campaign Trail
Election winners and losers in SF
A lot of votes still to count, but it looks like a big night for progressives -- and a rough night for Big Tech and Real Estate (and the mayor)
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Campaign Trail
Campaign Trail
Mar declares victory in D4 as Jessica Ho concedes
Progressives will have seven votes on the Board of Supes.
Campaign Trail
Election winners and losers in SF
A lot of votes still to count, but it looks like a big night for progressives -- and a rough night for Big Tech and Real Estate (and the mayor)
Campaign Trail
Haney far ahead, Mar still leading and Prop C has won big!
Overall, a strong night for progressives -- and a challenge for Mayor Breed.
Tenant Troubles
News + Politics
Tenant Troubles: What Prop. 10 is really about
The measure does nothing but allow local control; for a lot of tenants, it could make a huge difference
Tenant Troubles
Tenant Troubles: My washer broke — should I sign a lease?
In San Francisco, if you don't have a lease it may be harder for the landlord to evict you.
News + Politics
Tenant Troubles: Can I add two roommates? Should I?
Is it a good idea to move out, sort of, but keep a rent-controlled unit by subletting to new "roommates?"
Tenant Troubles
Tenant Troubles: How do I get my roommate to leave?
It's not easy -- and it shouldn't be. Hiring a lawyer and doing an eviction is expensive and ugly, so look for other options
Tenant Troubles
Tenant Troubles: Can my landlord refuse to let me have a service animal?
In many cases, no -- but be careful about the paperwork
The Agenda
News + Politics
A bad Central Soma Plan is going to move forward …
... and a compromise with the mayor allows some developers extra time to build -- at lower affordable housing levels. That's The Agenda for Nov. 11-17
News + Politics
The Agenda, Election Day edition
The future, the endorsements, the Big Money, and the Election Night parties
News + Politics
6,000 more office workers with no housing, the failure of planning in the Eastern Neighborhoods …
... and the Monster in the Mission is back. That's The Agenda for Oct. 29- Nov. 4
News + Politics
Minimum pay for nonprofit workers, the mayor’s affordable housing exemptions …
... and addressing some shocking allegations of sexual harassment in the Fire Department. That's The Agenda for Oct. 21-28
News + Politics
Two big (and environmentally awful) projects — and a step toward saving the Mission
Plus: Should private buses used the Muni-only lanes? That's The Agenda for Oct. 15-21
Opinion
News + Politics
Let’s start over, Mayor Breed
How about showing some good faith by ending the homeless sweeps?
News + Politics
The truth about Prop. C
We know what works to address homelessness -- and the No on C campaign isn't telling the truth
News + Politics
A chance at civic leadership, stalemated
Breed could have stood up to the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown and brought the city together to solve the homeless problem. It will be hard for her to go back.
News + Politics
Tenant Troubles: What Prop. 10 is really about
The measure does nothing but allow local control; for a lot of tenants, it could make a huge difference
Foreign Correspondent
Foreign Correspondent
Murder of Saudi journalist builds opposition to Yemen war
Mid-term elections could reverse Trump policies
Foreign Correspondent
What the Khashoggi case tells us about terrorism
Violence is only a big issue when it's done by our enemies.
Foreign Correspondent
Assassination of Philippine leader 35 years ago holds lessons for today
Aquino's death set in place a people's revolution in a country once again controlled by an authoritarian ruler.
Foreign Correspondent
Chairman John Bolton takes over North Korea
The US had no choice -- after all, we couldn't allow the people of the Korean Peninsula to solve their own problems
Foreign Correspondent
The complex politics of Myanmar …
...and why the US should help the refugees but avoid sanctions
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News + Politics
After the Camp Fire, which destroyed an entire community, let’s not bail out PG&E again
There's a much better alternative: The state should take over this criminal enterprise and run it as a public-power agency.
News + Politics
Tax breaks for corporations are a bad idea, new study shows
The Twitter tax break, the tax breaks for Amazon -- they do a lot more harm than good. It's time SF officials admitted that.
Party Radar
Party Radar: AYBEE, Bonobo, Crystal Method, oOoOO….
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Digitalism, Disco Daddy, Golf Clap, They're Here, Russell E.L. Butler, an ASMR party and more for your dance floor pleasure.
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48hills founder Tim Redmond wins Lifetime Achievement honor
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San Francisco Press Club salutes our intrepid editor for more than 35 years of journalism.
Arts Forecast
Arts Forecast: Hip-Hop Dance Fest, The Orb, Great Dickens Christmas Fair…
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'Troop Beverly Heels,' a tribute to local literary great Bill Berkson, SSION, Simpsons Trivia Night, and more this week.
Onstage
Holcombe Waller’s timely queer ‘Requiem’ for persecuted LGBTQs
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The artist-composer fills Grace Cathedral with a queer-centric Latin mass, dedicated to the repose of agitated souls.
News + Politics
A bad Central Soma Plan is going to move forward …
... and a compromise with the mayor allows some developers extra time to build -- at lower affordable housing levels. That's The Agenda for Nov. 11-17
News + Politics
On Veterans Day, let’s also remember those who fought for the right to dissent
Conscientious objectors have a noble history in this country -- and are too often forgotten.
Best of the Bay
Best of the Bay 2018: City Living Winners
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Best Street Fair, Best Yoga Studio, Best Bicycle Repair, Best Plumber, Best Pet Grooming, and more
News + Politics
Let’s start over, Mayor Breed
How about showing some good faith by ending the homeless sweeps?
Topics
Campaign Trail
Mar declares victory in D4 as Jessica Ho concedes
Progressives will have seven votes on the Board of Supes.
Campaign Trail
Election winners and losers in SF
A lot of votes still to count, but it looks like a big night for progressives -- and a rough night for Big Tech and Real Estate (and the mayor)
Campaign Trail
Haney far ahead, Mar still leading and Prop C has won big!
Overall, a strong night for progressives -- and a challenge for Mayor Breed.
News + Politics
The truth about Prop. C
We know what works to address homelessness -- and the No on C campaign isn't telling the truth
News + Politics
Tax breaks for corporations are a bad idea, new study shows
The Twitter tax break, the tax breaks for Amazon -- they do a lot more harm than good. It's time SF officials admitted that.
Campaign Trail
Mar declares victory in D4 as Jessica Ho concedes
Progressives will have seven votes on the Board of Supes.
News + Politics
The truth about Prop. C
We know what works to address homelessness -- and the No on C campaign isn't telling the truth
News + Politics
6,000 more office workers with no housing, the failure of planning in the Eastern Neighborhoods …
... and the Monster in the Mission is back. That's The Agenda for Oct. 29- Nov. 4
News + Politics
The truth about ‘progressive’ housing policy
The "Nimby boomers" are not the ones who created the housing crisis.
News + Politics
Tax breaks for corporations are a bad idea, new study shows
The Twitter tax break, the tax breaks for Amazon -- they do a lot more harm than good. It's time SF officials admitted that.
News + Politics
6,000 more office workers with no housing, the failure of planning in the Eastern Neighborhoods …
... and the Monster in the Mission is back. That's The Agenda for Oct. 29- Nov. 4
News + Politics
Brown, Bloomberg (and their agenda) face protests at Climate Action Summit
Diverse groups say the crisis is upon us -- and market-based solutions don't work and damage vulnerable communities.
News + Politics
The real rent control debate
Effective controls on rents help local economies -- no matter what the landlords say about Prop. 10
Opinion
OPINION: The cannabis industry should not disregard Chinatown’s voices
There are very good reasons to support a ban on cannabis outlets in this historic cultural, commercial, and residential district
Screen Grabs
Screen Grabs: The War at Home, Wings of Desire, What They Had …
Solid new dramas, restored classics, a impressionistic labor doc, and more fill the city's cinemas this week.
News + Politics
How to build on the #MeToo movement — at home
Local efforts to turn pain and anger into collective action include a Me Too & Her & They event November 14 at the Women's Building.
Arts + Culture
Screen Grabs: Free Solo, Arab Film Fest, Studio 54…
Greek Film Festival, Tea With Dames, The Happy Prince, First Man, and more films in cinemas this week. Read our reviews.
Screen Grabs
Screen Grabs: Joan Jett, Hola Mexico, Hong Kong Cinema …
Kal Spelletich benefit, Japan Film Festival, Fantastic Fest, Hal Ashby doc, and more coming to cinemas: Read our reviews.
Screen Grabs
Screen Grabs: Soviet Hippies, Green Film Fest, John McEnroe
Rodents of Unusual Size, Gabriel and the Mountain, Crime + Punishment, more coming to cinemas