Hillary Ronen Archives - Page 3 of 27

LGBTQ

Promoter’s plans for Castro Theater move forward on 6-4 supes vote

Tim Redmond - June 6, 2023

Now the final decision on APE's renovations moves to the Historic Preservation and Planning Commission Thursday.

The Agenda

A final decision—for now—on the fate of the Castro Theater

Tim Redmond - May 14, 2023

Plus: Protecting airport workers and stopping SFPD from adopting new rules without Police Commission approval .... That's The Agenda for May 14-21

Housing

Mayor’s affordable housing plans are a pretty profound failure

Tim Redmond - May 11, 2023

Hearing shows the huge gap between what the city needs and what Breed is prepared to offer.

Crime

All 11 supes are now challenging the DA on the Banko Brown case

Tim Redmond - May 9, 2023

The truth will come out eventually; it's hard to see how Jenkins can continue to hide the evidence in the face of huge community outcry.

Crime

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

Tim Redmond - March 15, 2023

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

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

Economy

If we are going to bail out the banks, what about the flooded farmworkers?

Tim Redmond - March 14, 2023

Most of this bailout discussion is missing the point.

Immigration

Supes fail by one vote to approve Sanctuary City resolution that challenges ICE, Biden

Tim Redmond - March 2, 2023

Matt Dorsey, who wants to deport Fentanyl dealers, blocks approval, as 10 board members say his approach is deeply misguided.

The Agenda

Legal settlements for police abuse have cost SF more than $20 million since 2019

Tim Redmond - February 12, 2023

Plus: Ronen takes on the feds over Laguna Honda, Jenkins drops charges against cop, and planners finally want to close the book on a scandal. That's The Agenda for Feb. 12-19.

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.

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