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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

Immigration

Jenkins backs off attack on sanctuary law after massive outcry

Tim Redmond - March 9, 2023

DA, mayor figured out that this particular 'tough on crime' trope was a loser.

The Agenda

Breed’s attack on the sanctuary ordinance, Jenkins’ attack on police accountability …

Tim Redmond - March 5, 2023

... plus remote public comments, the Housing Element, and a deal that limits the DA's role in police-shooting investigations. That's The Agenda for March 5-12

Housing

Why it makes sense for stakeholders to sue the city for failing its affordable housing goals

Tim Redmond - January 26, 2023

The Housing Element numbers are really funky and don't make sense—and under Breed's Administration, there may be no other option.

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.

Housing

Breed blocks affordable housing project in District 5 for ‘petty politics’

Tim Redmond - January 18, 2023

Shuttered car wash could have been more than 100 affordable units, until the mayor went back on a deal with the supes.

Opinion

Judge’s order barring sweeps should serve as a wake-up call for SF

Dean Preston - December 26, 2022

Instead of denials and resistance, Breed Administration should take immediate steps to provide alternatives for people living on the streets.

Drug policy

Why are we still fighting over harm reduction in SF?

Tim Redmond - December 16, 2022

Feinstein resisted AIDS-era needle exchanges, now Breed rejects proven safe injection sites. We can't incarcerate our way out of crisis

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Supes discuss reparations—and disgraceful news media coverage

Jenkins backs off attack on sanctuary law after massive outcry

Breed’s attack on the sanctuary ordinance, Jenkins’ attack on police accountability …

Why it makes sense for stakeholders to sue the city for failing its affordable housing goals

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

Breed blocks affordable housing project in District 5 for ‘petty politics’

Judge’s order barring sweeps should serve as a wake-up call for SF

Why are we still fighting over harm reduction in SF?

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