Stories about Planning
The stunning corruption that shows why supporters are pushing a Dark Money initiative
Real-estate developers have found ways around the existing laws and poured vast sums into local campaigns.
Fewer’s racial-equity plan could change the way SF makes policy
A new office would analyze legislation through a lens that has been missing from city policy -- and could lead to some dramatic changes in the political discussion.
Kaiser workers prepare for strike over mental-health staffing
Plus: A massive upzoning at Van Ness and Market raised transportation and congestion issues. That's The Agenda for July 8-14
Planners hear how Nancy Skinner’s housing bill would hurt SF communities
Testimony looks at how 'streamlining' bill would cut the public out of crucial development discussions.
Avast ye, developers! SF Mime Troupe’s ‘Treasure Island’ opens 60th season
Street theater legends take on massive housing project in the bay, with singing, dancing, and radiation level warnings.
Screen Grabs: Andy Warhol’s brilliant camp
A notable retrospective at SFMOMA. Plus: Diamantino, Ophelia, Descent into Darkness, Too Late to Die Young, and more in cinemas.
The problems with the gig economy and a housing ‘crisis’ bill
Supes hold a hearing on Uber, Lyft, and their ilk -- and planners look at a state measure that does nothing for affordable housing. That's The Agenda for June 23-30
Wiener quietly turns barber bill into major housing legislation
Gut-and-amend strategy puts a version of SB 50 on the legislative fast track.
What happened to Halston? New doc dives deep into designer’s story
Going beyond the Studio 54 reputation, Frédéric Tcheng's movie reappraises the fashion icon's legacy and life as a gay man.
Haney moves to save Mezzanine — and Soma nightlife
Proposal would make it harder to turn venues into tech office space.