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Opinion

Labor, organizing, money, and an East Bay Assembly race

Tim Paulson - July 21, 2021

The political world is full of surprises. Who will wind up winning the seat formerly occupied by Attorney General Rob Bonta?

Housing

COVID rent strips Latinx tenants in SF of savings, wealth, and security

Tim Redmond - July 7, 2021

El Tecolote survey shows that more than 75 percent of families lost all or most of their savings to preserve their housing during the pandemic.

Crime

The big GOP, real-estate, and tech money behind the Boudin recall effort

Tim Redmond - July 5, 2021

Many of the same individuals and corporations who tried to defeat the progressives last year -- including Trump allies -- are now trying to oust the elected DA

Crime

Death Row inmate who may be exonerated talks about his story

Dennis J. Bernstein - June 30, 2021

Kevin Cooper was three hours away from execution. Now he may be freed. He talks about racism, criminal justice, and his nearly 30-year fight to prove his innocence.

Business + Tech

California could vastly expand affordable broadband — if the Legislature acts now

Chris Witteman and Tracy Rosenberg - June 10, 2021

Gov. Newsom has asked for money for expanding accessible Internet service all over the state. The Legislature is stalling.

The Agenda

Giants honor Tom Ammiano as Honey Mahogany sings the national anthem

Tim Redmond - June 6, 2021

Plus: Hearings start on Breed's budget -- and why is the mayor making a controversy out of parklets when everyone pretty much agrees? That's The Agenda for June 6-13

Protest

Ruach Graffis, legendary SF cab driver and organizer, is dead at 74

Christopher D. Cook - May 27, 2021

Labor activist ends her life with dignity, surrounded by friends.

The Agenda

Big Telecom giveaway bills head for state Assembly votes

Tim Redmond - May 16, 2021

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

Housing

Not one dollar of state rent-relief money has arrived in SF

Tim Redmond - May 13, 2021

Hundreds of millions in federal funding is available -- but tenants aren't getting it.

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.

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