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City Hall

SF could move to take over PG&E’s system right now, if city officials had the political will

We don't need a new state bill or more hearings. The city could start the public power process immediately—and send a powerful message to the state
Tim Redmond -
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Housing

Elections

COVID

Homelessness

A small piece of land in SF for unhoused people to build their own future …

... And already, the complaints have started
Tiny -
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The Agenda

It’s time to kick PG&E out of the city. In fact, it’s long, long overdue

Plus: Robocars could cause a massive crisis in an emergency— and the budget for next year is going to be awful. That's The Agenda for Dec. 21-28
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City Hall

SF could move to take over PG&E’s system right now, if city officials had the political will

We don't need a new state bill or more hearings. The city could start the public power process immediately—and send a powerful message to the state
Tim Redmond -
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Homelessness

A small piece of land in SF for unhoused people to build their own future …

... And already, the complaints have started
Tiny -
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The Agenda

It’s time to kick PG&E out of the city. In fact, it’s long, long overdue

Plus: Robocars could cause a massive crisis in an emergency— and the budget for next year is going to be awful. That's The Agenda for Dec. 21-28
Tim Redmond -
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News + Politics

The great PG&E debacle: A timeline 1898-1997

A deep dive into the scandalous history of the power company, including the Raker Act and Hetch Hetchy dam deal.
Tim Redmond -
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Culture

As alarm over massive blackout grew, some found camaraderie at local spots

Power outage shut down businesses in essential holiday shopping season, but many tried to make the best of it.
Emma Lorraine Garcia -
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Healthcare

A year of living dangerously: Trump’s war on public health—and how to fight for the future

MAHA-calypse 2025 saw devastating cuts, wild propaganda, and infectious diseases unleashed. Experts tell us how to move forward.
Bruce Mirken -
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Housing

Lurie ignored tenant groups when drafting his Muni parcel-tax proposal—and that’s a problem

Allowing landlords to pass through the cost to renters creates a potential political issue for his plan—and it could easily have been avoided
Tim Redmond -
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Opinion

Ahmed al Ahmed, a hero for our age

A Muslim, a father, a fruit seller, he risked his life to save Jewish people in Australia
Sasha Cuttler -
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Housing

The bogus (and needless) politics of austerity

San Francisco doesn't need to cut money for affordable housing (or other services). There are viable solutions
Quintin Mecke -
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Housing

The dangerous fantasy of upzoning

Politicians pretend to be doing something, while they refuse to address the real housing crisis.
Fernando Marti -
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Crime

Appeal in Epps manslaughter case could put DA’s ethics on trial

Verdict against editor and filmmaker based on dubious evidence—and if it goes to appeal, defense may raise issues of prosecutorial misconduct
Tim Redmond -
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The Agenda

Delivery drones in the skies above SF?

Plus: A rally to stop school closures. That's The Agenda for Dec. 14-21.
Tim Redmond -
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City Hall

Under Lurie, affordability is in free fall

Rents are up. Muni fares are up. Evictions are up. Will this be the next big issue in San Francisco, as it was in New York?
Tim Redmond -
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City Hall

Lurie’s Charter Reform working group is not remotely a ‘broad group of experts’

Panel is dominated by billionaire-funded and big-business groups and the rest of the city is mostly left out
Tim Redmond -
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Housing

The creepy sleeping pods might not even be legal

Apartment bidding wars are a problem, too—and the city can put an end to it
Tim Redmond -
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Immigration

SF fires immigrant advocate—and activists are confused and angry

'It's just weird.' Why was Richard Whipple fired from the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs?
Tim Redmond -
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The Agenda

Chan stands up to her male colleagues—and suddenly they’re acting all offended

Plus: An attack on formula retail bans, and a way to save Muni—with fair and progressive taxes. That's The Agenda for Dec. 7-14
Tim Redmond -
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Lit

At Zinn Fair, Steve Martinot connects police brutality to US fascism’s rise

SFSU Instructor Emeritus has written several books on racism and police; he'll speak at social justice gathering.
Andy Gillis -
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Housing

Rich Family Zoning Plan faces CEQA suit

The city relied on a three-year-old EIR for a different project; will that survive a court challenge?
Tim Redmond -
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Homelessness

SF’s plan for crime and unhoused people looks more and more like Trump’s every day

Mayor's plans seem awfully similar to Trump executive orders
Tim Redmond -
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Housing

Rich Family Zoning Plan passes, 7-4

To say this creates affordable housing is a wild fantasy. Yet Lurie's allies all lined up against tenants and vulnerable communities.
Tim Redmond -
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Featured

From Tim: Folks, we need you

Local journalism is essential to save democracy—with your support, we are standing up to billionaires and corporate media chains.
Tim Redmond -
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Lit

Turn that anger into action at this year’s Howard Zinn Book Fair

The annual social justice bonanza celebrates the history and possibilities of engagement in an era of despair.
Marke B. -
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The Agenda

New D4 supe faces defining vote on Lurie’s Rich Family Zoning Plan

Plus: A way to control corporate campaign spending, and saving car-free Market St .... That's The Agenda for Dec. 1-7
Tim Redmond -
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Economy

How California (and other states) can bring back the money that Trump takes away

We don't have to be broke: Study shows states have many progressive revenue options—if the governors and legislators will take advantage of them
Tim Redmond -
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City Hall

Sauter, Sherrill vote to give the mayor power to solicit private money with no oversight

Fielder wanted at least some compliance with city law on corruption and 'behested payments.' The two guys dismissed her concerns
Tim Redmond -
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Opinion

It’s the city’s fault that a rare earthquake shack is almost gone

City planners were asleep at the switch as a key piece of SF history was deeply damaged
Marc Norton -
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News + Politics

It’s official: Connie Chan is running for Congress

Supervisor takes on Wiener—and has a path to victory
Tim Redmond -
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News + Politics

5 quick ways to save 48 Hills

Donate, sustain, upgrade, advertise, share: Here's how to ensure your favorite local indie outlet survives into 2026.
Tim Redmond and Marke B -
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Homelessness

Supes toss homeless advocate off the oversight commission she helped create

Move signals a shift away from the 'housing first' model, which has proven effective all over the country
Tim Redmond -
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Housing

Supes panel refuses to protect existing housing from demolitions

Rich Family Zoning Plan moves forward, without tenant or small business protections
Tim Redmond -
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The Agenda

Lurie goes west to defend his Rich Family Zoning Plan…

... and neighborhoods ask the supes to accept amendments—and bring state officials in to testify. That's The Agenda for Nov. 16-23
Tim Redmond -
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Opinion

Dear Gavin: Here are some (free) tips for your presidential campaign

You've been to Brazil, how about Wall Street? Maybe you can ask the rich to start paying taxes
Joel Schechter -
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Remembrance

Disability activist and oracle Alice Wong passes away at 51

'If we take care of everyone, that will contribute to a stronger society. It’s not a weakness to need help and no one is invincible.'
Marke B. -
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News + Politics

Lurie’s D4 bungle: This is what happens when you have no political sense

The Lurie Administration is looking like amateur hour
Tim Redmond -
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Music

Still hung up on ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor’

A very gay ode to Madonna's glitter galaxy of a dance floor comeback, as it hits 20 with a deluxe re-release.
Joshua Rotter -
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Housing

Is Chris Elmendorf a ‘folk economist?’

The Yimby champion is now attacking planners who supposedly don't know economics—but it appears that this law professor doesn't either.
Zelda Bronstein -
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City Hall

Can we ‘reform’ the City Charter without addressing economic inequality?

San Francisco could have lots of nice things. Maybe SPUR could help.
Tim Redmond -
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Exclusive

Score a FREE PAIR of Cirque du Soleil tickets (and help save local indie media, too)

New big top show ECHO comes to Oracle Park starting Nov. 20—here's how to get a ticket and support 48 Hills.
Marke B. -
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The Agenda

With a ‘heavy heart,’ tenant protections move forward at Planning Commission

Plus: The Chron's vicious attack on two sitting progressive supes ... that's The Agenda for Nov. 9-16
Tim Redmond -
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