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Tim Redmond

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.

I hate the Fourth of July

We are celebrating slavery, sexism, and a profoundly undemocratic system with fireworks that terrify my poor dog.

Breed’s School Board members are going backward on Lowell admissions

The debate on standardized tests is over in most of the country—except apparently in San Francisco

Taking on the monopolies: Recology and PG&E

Plus: What's up with the Compassionate Emergency Response Teams? That's The Agenda for July 4-11

On the fall ballot: Vacant homes tax, road closures, housing, and maybe much more

Rules Committee will vote on changing mayoral election years, student success set-aside, and a move to revoke the pensions of city employees who commit serious crimes.

Scathing new city report repudiates Lee, Breed policies on Uber, Lyft

Planners say TNCs have caused terrible problems because the city didn't regulate them. Plus, on housing: It's capitalism, stupid.

A (major) new twist on affordable housing legislation

Last-minute Mandelman move seeks to allow widespread housing demolition—potentially dooming Chan's affordable-housing measure.

Major housing policy changes happening—but will they work?

Upzoning, a budget deal, competing visions of affordable housing—and a bit of reality about the current market.

The Supreme Court loses all legitimacy—and so does the US Senate

And why are SF pols so willing to take money from the people who empowered Trump and McConnell and doomed Roe v. Wade?

Supes take on police budget

Does SFPD really need $1,100 custom calfskin boots while people are lining up for hours for free food? That's The Agenda for June 28-July 4

Pride—and protest

A beautiful day, a festive parade—and a spirit of fighting back against a terrifying Supreme Court.