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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.

Housing

SPUR, Yimbys say stealth state laws can force more housing

Zelda Bronstein - February 17, 2021

But what happens if developers don't want to build anything but luxury condos -- and maybe not even those?

News + Politics

Leaders under 30: SF Youth Commissioner Jayden Tanaka on valuing diverse young voices

Isabel Ostroff - February 10, 2021

A high school student talks about the role of young people in the political process -- and why we need more affordable housing.

News + Politics

Leaders under 30: Assemblymember Alex Lee on the impact of engagement

Isabel Ostroff - January 25, 2021

The youngest member of the state Legislature in a century and the first openly bisexual member ever talks about running for office at 25.

News + Politics

Leaders under 30: Lucy Shen on the power of young voices

Isabel Ostroff - January 19, 2021

She ran for School Board in Fremont at 25 -- and helped build an active new community organization.

Housing

Zoning and housing costs: The debate continues

Tim Redmond - December 15, 2020

UCLA professors respond to our piece on housing costs -- and why this discussion matters.

Housing

State auditor attacks local land-use authority

Zelda Bronstein - December 1, 2020

Study of housing agency finances veers into politically disputed territory.

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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?

SPUR, Yimbys say stealth state laws can force more housing

Leaders under 30: SF Youth Commissioner Jayden Tanaka on valuing diverse young voices

Leaders under 30: Assemblymember Alex Lee on the impact of engagement

Leaders under 30: Lucy Shen on the power of young voices

Zoning and housing costs: The debate continues

State auditor attacks local land-use authority

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