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.

Crime

A new attack on SF’s sanctuary laws makes no sense—except as a political tool

February 15, 2023

Immigrants have been scapegoats for much of US history, and now Breed and Jenkins are doing it again.

News + Politics

House Democrats, including Pelosi, vote for far-right, 1950s-style red-baiting resolution

February 14, 2023

Why is SF's rep viciously attacking 'socialism?' And what about the horrors of capitalism?

News + Politics

A public bank is feasible—and wouldn’t take that much money to start, report shows

February 13, 2023

With just $20 million in capitalization, the city could get into the business of funding affordable housing, a green transition, and small-business development.

The Agenda

Legal settlements for police abuse have cost SF more than $20 million since 2019

February 12, 2023

Plus: Ronen takes on the feds over Laguna Honda, Jenkins drops charges against cop, and planners finally want to close the book on a scandal. That's The Agenda for Feb. 12-19.

News + Politics

Breed gives the most conservative speech of her career, pushing cops and tax cuts

February 9, 2023

Mayor London Breed delivered the most conservative, pro-police speech in her career today, calling for tax cuts, more cops, more "respect" for the cops,...

LGBTQ

Castro Theater backers continue efforts to find a solution that saves film venue

February 8, 2023

But theater owners and Another Planet Entertainment have rejected the most recent offer, which included an effort to raise $20 million for upgrades.

Housing

Breed’s solution to affordable housing crisis: require less affordable housing

February 7, 2023

And why do I keep getting this feeling that the generals are fighting the last war?

City Hall

Supes delay ban on remote comments, but the issue is getting even bigger

February 6, 2023

Rules Committee wants to coordinate with other boards and commissions as a wide range of activists denounce Mandelman plan.

News + Politics

Sheriff’s Oversight Board could ban members from speaking to the news media

February 6, 2023

Unusual gag order is a 'huge problem' and probably unconstitutional.

The Agenda

Finally, public discussion on reparations begins this week at the Board of Supes

February 5, 2023

Plus: Should remote comment be abolished? And what about planning for flooding? That's The Agenda for Feb. 5-12

Tim Redmond

A new attack on SF’s sanctuary laws makes no sense—except as a political tool

House Democrats, including Pelosi, vote for far-right, 1950s-style red-baiting resolution

A public bank is feasible—and wouldn’t take that much money to start, report shows

Legal settlements for police abuse have cost SF more than $20 million since 2019

Breed gives the most conservative speech of her career, pushing cops and tax cuts

Castro Theater backers continue efforts to find a solution that saves film venue

Breed’s solution to affordable housing crisis: require less affordable housing

Supes delay ban on remote comments, but the issue is getting even bigger

Sheriff’s Oversight Board could ban members from speaking to the news media

Finally, public discussion on reparations begins this week at the Board of Supes

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