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Opinion

The Downtown development gang’s massive, expensive folly

John Elberling - April 24, 2023

The $2 billion Transbay Transit Center was designed for a financial district that no longer exists—but wait, there's more.

Featured

A brutal double-standard on crime, and the guv wants the military in the Tenderloin

Tim Redmond - April 23, 2023

Plus: The future of an affordable housing complex in the Western Addition—and why does the Sheriff's Office need combat equipment? That's The Agenda for April 23-30.

Housing

What Wiener wrought: Demolition and oversized housing meeting no need

Tim Redmond - April 23, 2023

Castro project too tall, too expensive, no family housing, probably corporate rentals—but the city has to approve it anyway.

Homelessness

The destruction of a community in Oakland

Tiny - April 20, 2023

Police, bulldozers evict longtime residents of Wood Street Commons.

Development

Wiener, the Yimbys, and the 50-story tower

Zelda Bronstein - April 19, 2023

An ambitious politician is backing away from the Yimby position in the face of a project that is going to be deeply unpopular.

News + Politics

Introducing our new publisher, Imelda Carrasco

48 Hills - April 19, 2023

48hills is expanding with your help. Please welcome our latest addition to the team!

News + Politics

Breed refuses to support reparations draft or supplemental budget for commission

Tim Redmond - April 18, 2023

Mayor says she will wait for the final version of the report before taking a stand, but rejects Walton's call for more funding.

LGBTQ

Supes panel votes to landmark Castro Theater seats

Tim Redmond - April 17, 2023

Move might bring promoter back to the bargaining table; full board still has to approve.

News + Politics

Finally, Walton will get to ask Breed about reparations

Tim Redmond - April 16, 2023

Plus: Next steps for the Castro Theater, the farce of 479 Stevenson, and how the city in once again screwing over cab drivers. That's The Agenda for April 17-24

Housing

Housing panel calls for $85 million in spending, setting up budget conflict with mayor

Tim Redmond - April 13, 2023

It's a great time to buy land for social housing. There's dedicated money for it. But Breed has refused to spend it.

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