Hidden Fees SF Renters Should Always Question
By the time many San Francisco renters realize what their apartment truly costs, the lease is already signed. The sticker price on a listing—“$2,400/month, one bedroom in Mission”—feels like a…
America Doesn’t Need Venezuela’s Oil—It Needs the Political Will to Go Clean
America Can and Should Move Beyond Oil—Not Militarism The United States has once again looked southward in search of oil—only this time not through diplomacy or trade, but through military…
Judge Blocks Trump Bid to Grab California’s Voter Data
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from obtaining California’s voter rolls — a database that contains sensitive personal information about millions of registered voters. The U.S. Justice Department…
Mayor Lurie’s Plan to Lower Costs for San Francisco Families — Will It Work?
Mayor Daniel Lurie just gave his first State of the City speech. He came across as hopeful and a bit scrappy, showing he knows we’ve got some big challenges ahead.…
5 Ways the Cost of Living Crisis Could Shape the Bay Area Elections in 2026
The cost of living has long been part of Bay Area politics. In 2026, it may become the issue that defines the election. Across San Francisco and the wider Bay…