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Supporters of Prop C near the Urban School. By Phoebe Grandi, Visuals Editor.

Passage of Prop C may not be enough to solve SF homelessness crisis

Loki Olin, Features Editor December 20, 2018

San Francisco’s wealthiest citizens represent the peak of American prosperity. In fact, becoming a member of San Francisco’s top one percent requires a higher annual income than any other city in the...

Illustration of homelessness in San Francisco, by Lena Bianchi, Design Editor.

New database streamlines efforts to aid San Francisco’s homeless

Ian Ryan, Staff Writer December 19, 2018

Homelessness is one of the most pressing issues San Francisco has faced in the last few decades and this year could be pivotal in addressing it. Although there are numerous organizations working...

Supporters of Prop C near the Urban School. By Phoebe Grandi, Visuals Editor.

San Francisco votes to tax the rich to benefit the poor with Prop C

November 27, 2018

On Nov. 6, 2018 San Francisco voters passed Proposition C to tax the city’s wealthiest businesses in an effort to increase funding for homelessness prevention. The proposition is projected to raise $300...

Civic Center Plaza on Feb. 20, 2018.

San Francisco mayoral candidates share their visions for the city

Eli Gordon, Staff Writer March 28, 2018

In the wake of former San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s unexpected death in December  2017, a special election for mayor will be held this coming June. With eight candidates, including prominent city politicians...

Controversy erupts over police shooting of pit bull in San Franciscos Golden Gate Park

Controversy erupts over police shooting of pit bull in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park

Tessa Petrich, Staff Writer April 10, 2013

People around the Haight-Ashbury district reacted strongly to the killing in March of a homeless man’s dog by a police officer. At 4:54 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at Alvord Lake Park, near the...

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