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The politics of the UN Plaza event

Tim Redmond - May 24, 2023

Could we have just watched the unofficial start of the Peskin for Mayor campaign? Or did we just see the Breed for Mayor talking points?

The Agenda

A profound national issue in a dispute over a local parking garage

Tim Redmond - May 21, 2023

Maybe we should talk about the future of 5 million jobs. Plus: Will the media hold Breed accountable for the problems on SF streets? That's The Agenda for May 21-28

Crime

Banko Brown video is horrifying—as is the response of the district attorney

Tim Redmond - May 15, 2023

Attorney John Burris says Walgreens 'sent out an unguided missile.' Now a young Black trans man is dead.

The Agenda

A final decision—for now—on the fate of the Castro Theater

Tim Redmond - May 14, 2023

Plus: Protecting airport workers and stopping SFPD from adopting new rules without Police Commission approval .... That's The Agenda for May 14-21

LGBTQ

Castro landmarking heads to the full Board of Supes, where close vote awaits

Tim Redmond - May 8, 2023

Land Use Committee votes 2-1 to approve saving seats as all parties prepare for a contested battle with no compromise in sight.

The Agenda

Who are the ‘toxic’ local Democrats, really?

Tim Redmond - May 7, 2023

Again, the Chron just blames the left and ignores the mayor. Plus: the Castro is back, scrutinizing housing money, and what is the DA hiding in the Banko Brown case? That's The Agenda for May 7-14.

Crime

Banko Brown was unarmed when he was shot by a private security guard at Walgreens

Tim Redmond - May 3, 2023

New revelations cast serious doubt on the version of events that the DA's Office presented; Peskin demands transparency.

Crime

Supes say DA erred in failing to charge security guard who killed Banko Brown

Tim Redmond - May 2, 2023

Huge crowd demands justice as Brooke Jenkins, without releasing video evidence, says the shooter of a Black trans man acted in self-defense.

The Agenda

Minor item becomes referendum on Mayor Breed’s failed housing policies

Tim Redmond - April 30, 2023

Plus: Why you can't always trust developers, and monitoring SF cops for racist messages .... That's The Agenda for May 1-7 2023

Labor

Supes tell nonprofit that gets lots of city money to stop ‘union busting’—now

Tim Redmond - April 26, 2023

Felton Institute has tens of millions in city contracts, is fighting SEIU, and may have spent public money on an anti-union law firm, testimony shows.

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The politics of the UN Plaza event

A profound national issue in a dispute over a local parking garage

Banko Brown video is horrifying—as is the response of the district attorney

A final decision—for now—on the fate of the Castro Theater

Castro landmarking heads to the full Board of Supes, where close vote awaits

Who are the ‘toxic’ local Democrats, really?

Banko Brown was unarmed when he was shot by a private security guard at Walgreens

Supes say DA erred in failing to charge security guard who killed Banko Brown

Minor item becomes referendum on Mayor Breed’s failed housing policies

Supes tell nonprofit that gets lots of city money to stop ‘union busting’—now

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