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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.

LGBTQ

Castro Theater landmarking delayed for two weeks as supes say APE needs to step up

Tim Redmond - April 3, 2023

Promoter needs to cut deal with community quickly, or face a decision that will undermine its plans, 'frustrated' board members say.

The Agenda

The future of the Castro Theater could hinge on a few words in a landmark bill

Tim Redmond - April 2, 2023

Plus: Can we turn offices into housing? Do the cops deserve raises with no concessions on conduct? And can we use opioid settlement money to fund safe-injection sites? That's The Agenda for April 2-9

Crime

Police overtime money is going to protect high-end retail outlets in Union Square

Tim Redmond - March 15, 2023

Data shows 'safe shopper' program is at the top of the mayor's list; Preston offers an alternative approach to public safety.

City Hall

Supes discuss reparations—and disgraceful news media coverage

Tim Redmond - March 14, 2023

Some truth about the critical work of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee and its groundbreaking report

The Agenda

Saving residential hotels, limiting public comment—and the budget process begins

Tim Redmond - February 26, 2023

Plus: Why Downtown failed, and what we can learn. That's The Agenda for Feb. 27-March 5.

News + Politics

New board committees show little dramatic change—and some potential

Tim Redmond - 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

Tim Redmond - 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

Tim Redmond - 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.

The Agenda

Booms, busts, PG&E and the bloated police budget

Tim Redmond - January 15, 2023

Every city agency has to face cuts—but not the cops? And when will the city move to seize PG&E's grid? That's The Agenda for Jan. 15-22

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Supes panel votes to landmark Castro Theater seats

Castro Theater landmarking delayed for two weeks as supes say APE needs to step up

The future of the Castro Theater could hinge on a few words in a landmark bill

Police overtime money is going to protect high-end retail outlets in Union Square

Supes discuss reparations—and disgraceful news media coverage

Saving residential hotels, limiting public comment—and the budget process begins

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

Booms, busts, PG&E and the bloated police budget

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