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City Hall

State Supreme Court rules in favor of district elections for local government

Tim Redmond - September 4, 2023

Ruling could be a blow to billionaire efforts to take control of San Francisco.

City Hall

Lies, damn lies, and the new ‘report’ on San Francisco government

Calvin Welch - August 28, 2023

Ignore the realities of SF politics. Ignore a wide-ranging corruption scandal. Just go after district elections. That's what the Rose Institute, funded by Michael Moritz, is doing.

Homelessness

Some city officials are asking the courts to endorse more homeless sweeps

Tim Redmond - August 17, 2023

I got a press release this morning from the South Beach Democratic Club, which reads as follows: Supervisor Dorsey and Supervisor Mandelman will be holding...

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.

Housing

Wiener’s housing bill could encourage even more sprawl

Zelda Bronstein - July 20, 2021

Read the fine print: Obscene development in Tassajara Valley could qualify for special protection under SB 10.

City Hall

Is City Hall a “toxic” environment?

Tim Redmond - June 23, 2021

Or was it way worse when Ron Conway—a world-class political bully—was calling the shots behind the scenes and getting away with it?

Housing

A sneak attack on rent control and affordable housing in Sacramento

John Elberling - June 4, 2021

Little-noticed state bill would allow local government agencies to overturn ballot initiatives that protect renters or limit bad development.

Business + Tech

State Legislature moving to give telecom companies immense power

Tim Redmond - May 10, 2021

Bills would block any local control over placement of cell towers and antennas -- and it's passing with almost no opposition.

News + Politics

Oversight — of Recology, the Ferris Wheel deal ….

Tim Redmond - March 14, 2021

... and commercial landlords. Plus the Chron's neo-liberal editorial page editor retires. That's The Agenda for March 15-22.

News + Politics

Is the US finally talking about taxing the rich?

Tim Redmond - March 2, 2021

In Congress, and in New York, progressive legislation is on the agenda. Still waiting for California.

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State Supreme Court rules in favor of district elections for local government

Lies, damn lies, and the new ‘report’ on San Francisco government

Some city officials are asking the courts to endorse more homeless sweeps

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

Wiener’s housing bill could encourage even more sprawl

Is City Hall a “toxic” environment?

A sneak attack on rent control and affordable housing in Sacramento

State Legislature moving to give telecom companies immense power

Oversight — of Recology, the Ferris Wheel deal ….

Is the US finally talking about taxing the rich?

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