Saturday, May 4, 2024

Tagged with: Aaron Peskin

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supes discuss reparations—and disgraceful news media coverage

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

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

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

New board committees show little dramatic change—and some potential

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.

Planning Department has ambitious housing goals; Mayor’s Office stands in the way

Hearing shows huge disconnect between lofty goals and the ability of the city to implement them.

Supes to consider housing farce—and start on the mayor’s budget

Everybody knows the Housing Element won't work, but it's going to be approved anyway. Maybe at least someone will ask some questions.

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

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

The story behind the garden-hose assault outside a North Beach gallery

Sup. Peskin's office has been working for years to get help for this homeless person—and city agencies have completely failed them.