Stories about Tech
The real lessons from the surging numbers of homeless people on the streets of SF
Mayor Breed opposed a measure that would have made a big difference. Now she can't fix the problem with a few hundred new shelter beds and a modest housing bond.
Uber is already undermining public transit …
... and biking, and walking. A major new study says the Transportation Network Companies are adding more cars to the streets; where is the regulation?
Arts Forecast: The week’s best moments to honor Momma
Plus: The 48th annual Stanford Powwow, a musical benefit for immigration advocates RAICES, Diana Gameros, and the Walking Distance Dance Festival.
A stellar Mutek.SF refreshed spirits weary of tech’s cynical slide
The fest's four days of gorgeous animations, rumbling techno, and puckish experiments injected the scene with new energy.
Protesting Uber’s IPO — and police secrecy
Drivers ask why they keep getting pay cuts as the top execs prepare to become staggeringly rich -- and why is SFPD still dragging its heels on new police-misconduct disclosure laws? That's The Agenda for May 6-13
Wiener’s ‘transit-oriented development’ bill screws public transit
More cars, more trucks, more private tech shuttles -- but not a penny for Muni in SB 50.
Tech IPOS will radically increase housing costs and inequality, report shows
Tech gets big tax breaks, small businesses have to pay more -- and Sup. Gordon Mar's IPO tax plan will be a defining issue in city politics this year.
Activists warn of a new landlord scam: Seismic upgrade evictions
Hearing on Telegraph Hill building sheds light on a potential threat to thousands of SF renters.
Should the tech boom pay the costs of the tech boom?
The IPOs will make the housing market even worse. Should we use the budget surplus to build affordable housing? That's The Agenda for April 21-28.
Examined Life: On shaky ground
In a city where everyone and everything is constantly changing, we have a lot to fear. But even more to learn.