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.

News + Politics

Demolitions and population estimates: We answer your questions

February 2, 2023

Yes, the city's plans will require bulldozing existing housing. No, the numbers in the Housing Element don't make any sense.

LGBTQ

Landmarks board punts decision on the future of Castro Theater

February 1, 2023

After five hours of impassioned testimony, a decision that isn't a decision sends the issue to the Board of Supes.

Development

The state of California is screwing San Francisco on housing

January 30, 2023

Thanks to Sen. Wiener and our own delegation, San Francisco may be in serious trouble in four years—and it won't be the city's fault.

LGBTQ

The future of the Castro Theater, and its role in the LGBTQ community, now at City Hall

January 29, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission will consider whether the legendary venue can become a concert nightclub.

The Agenda

Watching the cops, and recording them …

January 29, 2023

Plus supes take on the future of Laguna Honda. That's The Agenda for Jan. 29-Feb 5.

Housing

Why it makes sense for stakeholders to sue the city for failing its affordable housing goals

January 26, 2023

The Housing Element numbers are really funky and don't make sense—and under Breed's Administration, there may be no other option.

News + Politics

New board committees show little dramatic change—and some potential

January 25, 2023

Conservatives take over one panel, but progressives still control budget and land use—and a new committee on homelessness could take on a big role.

Housing

Planning Department has ambitious housing goals; Mayor’s Office stands in the way

January 23, 2023

Hearing shows huge disconnect between lofty goals and the ability of the city to implement them.

The Agenda

Supes to consider housing farce—and start on the mayor’s budget

January 21, 2023

Everybody knows the Housing Element won't work, but it's going to be approved anyway. Maybe at least someone will ask some questions.

News + Politics

SF could lead the way on public power for California

January 20, 2023

Lafco hearing sets the stage for a new effort to replace private utilities, in the city and statewide.

Tim Redmond

Demolitions and population estimates: We answer your questions

Landmarks board punts decision on the future of Castro Theater

The state of California is screwing San Francisco on housing

The future of the Castro Theater, and its role in the LGBTQ community, now at City Hall

Watching the cops, and recording them …

Why it makes sense for stakeholders to sue the city for failing its affordable housing goals

New board committees show little dramatic change—and some potential

Planning Department has ambitious housing goals; Mayor’s Office stands in the way

Supes to consider housing farce—and start on the mayor’s budget

SF could lead the way on public power for California

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