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SF could be first to ban ‘price-fixing’ rent algorithms

The supes could start a national trend against a program that is blamed for collusion leading to huge rent increases around the country. That's The Agenda for July 28-Aug 3

Big Real Estate wants to prevent effective rent control—and is pushing SF supes

Showdown looms next week on state ballot measure that would let local government regulate rents on new housing, vacant apartments.

Supes approve Breed’s police commissioner—and a dubious plan to raise money for the zoo

Mayor gets the right to ask companies like PG&E for donations to fund her panda pen.

Organized retail theft is not driving chain stores out of San Francisco

Even the retailers admit this. And yet, the media narrative endures.

New laws seek to end private developer risk, burdening public instead

Why should cities and counties guarantee profits for builders and push the costs of growth onto the local taxpayers?

Billionaires file legal brief attacking the unhoused in SF

While city fails to train staff on sweeps, the people who created this crisis are asking the Supreme Court to blame the victims.

The big Yimby money behind housing deregulation bills

Cal Yimby spent more than $500,000 pushing for laws that would promote market-rate development with no real affordability guarantees.

Big Telecom giveaway bills head for state Assembly votes

Plus: Measure to limit CEQA appeals goes before supes and a rally to limit supportive housing rents. That's The Agenda for May 17-23

City College students fight back against brutal faculty cuts

Firing teachers could also mean the end of a lot of treasured programs.

With live shows poised to return, musicians open up about opening up

An indie star, a label owner, a DJ, and an electronic musician share their candid responses to this moment