PG&E Archives - 48 hills

Opinion

So Macy’s is leaving. Let it go.

Charles Lewis III - March 4, 2024

Let's use that space for a public benefit, not a corporate chain store.

News + Politics

After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public power system

Tim Redmond - March 3, 2024

Cheap, reliable, green energy is only a few steps away—but the private utility is trying its best to delay the process and protect its illegal monopoly

The Agenda

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

Tim Redmond - 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

News + Politics

The local record and legacy of Dianne Feinstein

Tim Redmond - October 2, 2023

Let's celebrate her accomplishments. But there's another story that needs to be told. I was there.

Environment

Public power for all of Northern California? After fires, the framework is in place

Tim Redmond - September 16, 2023

Report to LAFCO cites a little-known state agency that has the authority to seize PG&E's assets and let every community decide its energy future.

Opinion

The environmental case against robotaxis

Susan Vaughan - August 6, 2023

They will further damage public transit—and they're no help to people with disabilities

Media

Reparations task force member speaks out—about some very bad press coverage

Tim Redmond - July 21, 2023

Nikcole Cunningham describes how her comments were taken out of context to create a warped and dangerous media narrative.

Art Review

Don’t fear the blackout? ‘through the electric grid promised land’ binds in darkness

Ava Morton - April 11, 2023

A fantastical and nightmarish installation at / slash art exposes modern-day terrors.

The Agenda

The city’s climate plan will cost money; will Breed support progressive taxes to pay for it?

Tim Redmond - March 12, 2023

Plus: A long-awaited hearing on the city's reparations plan—and a debate over more money for the cops. That's The Agenda for March 12-19

News + Politics

Budget Chair Chan prepares for serious challenges to mayor’s budget priorities

Tim Redmond - March 3, 2023

Police funding, tax cuts, and spending equity will be on the table as the supes take on a brutal budget season.

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So Macy’s is leaving. Let it go.

After 111 years, SF is finally moving to oust PG&E and create a public power system

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

The local record and legacy of Dianne Feinstein

Public power for all of Northern California? After fires, the framework is in place

The environmental case against robotaxis

Reparations task force member speaks out—about some very bad press coverage

Don’t fear the blackout? ‘through the electric grid promised land’ binds in darkness

The city’s climate plan will cost money; will Breed support progressive taxes to pay for it?

Budget Chair Chan prepares for serious challenges to mayor’s budget priorities

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