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Media

Support for public power in SF is growing, even—finally—in the news media

Tim Redmond - May 21, 2024

ABC News segment focuses on the Raker Act Scandal; will the mayoral candidates all support the next step? And what's up with Matt Haney?

Opinion

Opinion: A proactive vision for a flooded San Francisco

Stephen Torres - March 10, 2023

How could we change the cycle of damage? In a way, by turning back the clock.

Environment

Does SF have enough water to give some back to the salmon—and the ecosystem?

Tom Molanphy - April 25, 2022

SF is hoarding water and killing fish—or it's preserving a precious resource from impending drought. Depends whose numbers you believe.

City Hall

Supes grill PG&E exec on how the company is holding SF hostage

Tim Redmond - February 3, 2022

The company is basically saying 'Screw You' to the city, and is unapologetic about wanting to block SF from using its own clean public power.

Environment

Court rejects PG&E, sides with SF in major public-power case

Tim Redmond - January 26, 2022

Ruling not only saves the city hundreds of millions, but could pave the way for a real , green, public-power system.

City Hall

After more than a century, PG&E is finally on the ropes in San Francisco

Tim Redmond - August 1, 2021

The city's moving to establish a public-power system—but we should also talk about accountability for the politicians and media that enabled an illegal monopoly for so long.

The Agenda

Supes to vote on public bank plan

Tim Redmond - June 13, 2021

Plus: Exposing the ongoing PG&E scandal, and a hearing on rent relief -- that's The Agenda for June 13-20

News + Politics

Finally, a city study says public power makes perfect sense

Tim Redmond - May 16, 2019

It’s hard to believe, after I’ve spent more than three decades talking about the advantages of public power in San Francisco, that City Hall...

News + Politics

PG&E is on the ropes

Tim Redmond - December 26, 2018

When the California Public Utilities Commission – never known for its tight oversight of Pacific Gas and Electric Co. – suddenly starts talking about...

News + Politics

PG&E picked a dumb fight with SF; will the city now pursue public power?

Tim Redmond - June 19, 2018

Toward the end of a hearing last week on how PG&E is delaying public projects, including affordable housing,by imposing unreasonable connection demands, Sup. Aaron...

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Support for public power in SF is growing, even—finally—in the news media

Opinion: A proactive vision for a flooded San Francisco

Does SF have enough water to give some back to the salmon—and the ecosystem?

Supes grill PG&E exec on how the company is holding SF hostage

Court rejects PG&E, sides with SF in major public-power case

After more than a century, PG&E is finally on the ropes in San Francisco

Supes to vote on public bank plan

Finally, a city study says public power makes perfect sense

PG&E is on the ropes

PG&E picked a dumb fight with SF; will the city now pursue public power?

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