Supes to vote on public bank-and we can start to talk about ways to fund it - 48 hills
San Francisco is advancing a municipal green bank plan needing roughly $20 million startup, backed by supervisors and exploring federal, state, local, and philanthropic funding.
Letters: San Jose's new shelter director offers a fresh start
Community groups offer support to the new San Jose shelter director while voters distrust Measure A and blame high‑tech wage-driven demand for housing pressures.
The supes will at last have a serious discussion about income inequality and taxing the rich - 48 hills
Income inequality is an existential threat to society, impacting public health, educational outcomes, and housing security. We must address this pressing issue through local taxes.
Starmer tells councils to pick up the bill for Labour's spending commitments
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