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The Agenda

How many apartments are vacant in SF—and what can we do about it?

Tim Redmond - January 30, 2022

The major reform measures made it through their first round at the Rules Committee last week and will be back Monday/31 for what should...

The Agenda

What are the mayor’s plans for Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway?

Tim Redmond - January 9, 2022

Plus: Ending 'low-fault' evictions and COVID safety in the public schools. That's The Agenda for Jan 10-17.

News + Politics

The Leaning Tower of Soma is a mess—but everyone’s ducking responsibility

Tim Redmond - January 6, 2022

In 1986, when it became clear that the Reagan Administration had lied about the Iran-Contra Scandal, Vice President George Bush told the press that...

News + Politics

Breed’s office denies reality in hearing on Tenderloin state of emergency

Tim Redmond - January 4, 2022

There's not much available housing. There's not enough medical care. And the mayor's staff denies that the city even does homeless sweeps. Oh: But the cops are making more busts.

News + Politics

Supes approve mayor’s emergency declaration for Tenderloin

Tim Redmond - December 24, 2021

Breed didn't show up. Her staff contradicted her public statements. There is no real plan. But the board approved it anyway.

Transportation

No, Muni isn’t broke: New report challenges mayor’s austerity planning

Tim Redmond - December 16, 2021

Controller's Office says the system faces no serious deficits, contradicting what Breed and Muni leaders have said when they opposed restoring service or cutting fares.

Housing

The cost of continued growth in SF: $20 billion for affordable housing

Tim Redmond - December 13, 2021

Finally, a city study looks as the price tag for the pro-development policies of the past.

The Agenda

Supes face key affordable housing vote

Tim Redmond - November 28, 2021

Plus: more taxpayer dollars for bad cops, and 248 people locked up beyond the legal time for a speedy trial because SF courts are lagging ... that's The Agenda for Nov. 29-Dec. 5

Housing

Preston seeks $64 million, now, for social housing purchases

Tim Redmond - November 16, 2021

The city has the cash to buy buildings that are at risk for speculation and evictions, which could have a huge impact on displacement.

Housing

Castro eviction battle shows total failure of state housing laws

Tim Redmond - November 15, 2021

The abuse of the Ellis Act is a total disgrace—and the city needs to move faster to buy at-risk buildings, protesters say.

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How many apartments are vacant in SF—and what can we do about it?

What are the mayor’s plans for Golden Gate Park and the Great Highway?

The Leaning Tower of Soma is a mess—but everyone’s ducking responsibility

Breed’s office denies reality in hearing on Tenderloin state of emergency

Supes approve mayor’s emergency declaration for Tenderloin

No, Muni isn’t broke: New report challenges mayor’s austerity planning

The cost of continued growth in SF: $20 billion for affordable housing

Supes face key affordable housing vote

Preston seeks $64 million, now, for social housing purchases

Castro eviction battle shows total failure of state housing laws

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