Stories about David Chiu
CASA’s secret New York junket
42 people flew to Manhattan for a three-day event that had no real policy purpose -- and MTC is stonewalling on releasing the price tag.
PG&E is in bankruptcy court — and public power may be the only way out
The state has allowed PG&E to socialize risk and privatize profit. That might not be an option any more.
Corporate Democrats win in SF state delegate elections
Chiu and Wiener slate wins with candidates who do not represent a winning strategy for 2020.
What the regional housing “compact” amounts to — so far
Plenty of bills that will please developers and landlords; not so many for tenants and vulnerable communities.
The new supes, a public bank, police secrecy …
... and a pricey inauguration for a governor who has no apparent concept of the problem of economic inequality. That's The Agenda for Jan. 7-13.
The real stakes in the board president vote
What direction do the progressives want to take in the next two years?
Celebrating the new supes …
... plus transit justice -- and has Willie Brown forgotten his entire political career? That's The Agenda, New Year's Week edition
Two local slates vie to set direction for state Democratic Party
Progressives take on Chiu and Yimbys in key January vote. Plus: A chance to go to Cuba (without following the rules) ... That's The Agenda, Holiday Week Edition
Nancy Pelosi just announced her retirement
The deal she cut to remain speaker means she plans to step down in 2022 -- which will set off a wild campaign for one of the most coveted jobs in SF politics.
Behind the battle for board president
Why is it a problem that a progressive woman is openly campaigning for the job?