“Outreach from what, to what? That’s the unanswered question. We don’t have the resources available for the people who need them, and even for the people who are trying to get them.” - Joe Wilson, ED of Hospitality House

We are ecstatic to have Audrey on board!

SF lawmaker Joel Engardio is facing criticism from his westside constituents for co-sponsoring a ballot measure to end car traffic on the Great Highway and turn it into a park. Many were troubled that he had not consulted them beforehand. sfpublicpress.org/sf-lawmaker-fa…

Stellar reporting from our partners at Mission Local: SFUSD’s plans to close schools may save it some money — but officials cannot say how much, or when. Meanwhile the district continues to bleed funds as it faces a long-term enrollment crisis. sfpublicpress.org/will-sf-public…

Why would local governments withhold information from the public, rather than provide it on request — or even proactively? Veteran journalist Miranda Spivack weighs in. sfpublicpress.org/why-do-governm…

Fabric “paintings,” a childhood home recreated entirely from saris — artist SuchitraMattaiArt’s exhibition at #SF Institute of Contemporary Art uses textiles to explore her family’s immigration story. 📝 Story by Emily Wilson sfpublicpress.org/memories-immig…

This beautiful show, she walked in reverse and found their songs is at the ICASF through September 15. Thanks to Noah Arroyo for the thoughtful, careful edits.

The cuts to #SF food programs — serving thousands of residents across the city — have come from all levels of government, including City Hall as it struggled with the fallout of the #Covid_19 pandemic. 📝By Madison Alvarado sfpublicpress.org/budget-cuts-th…

SF’s Chinatown has been home to talents like Tyrus Wong, the artist behind Disney’s “Bambi.” But little of the neighborhood’s public artwork has been created by Asian artists. SF Arts Commission and Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco are trying to change that. #sf sfpublicpress.org/few-asian-amer…

Prop K debate heats up: Open the Great Highway - No on K held their fourth protest, while Great Highway Park—Vote YES on K launched their door-to-door volunteer campaign—all on the same day.

Green retrofits for apartment buildings are key to SF’s 2040 net-zero emissions goal. But renovations could displace low-income tenants. One Mission District landlord aims to retrofit w/o pushing out renters in a new pilot project run by @podersf. sfpublicpress.org/green-retrofit…

Green retrofits for buildings are key to SF’s 2040 net-zero emissions goal, but renovations risk displacing low-income tenants. How can SF decarbonize equitably? A Mission District pilot project by @podersf aims to model it. My latest for @sfpublicpress. tinyurl.com/2h9zdk69

Join us Tuesday! At an event w/ KALW, we’ll talk affordable #housing — #SF Prop. G & a regional bond (nixed from the ballot). • Anni Chung, Self-Help for the Elderly 安老自助處 • Karoleen Feng, medasf • Lila LaHood, @sfpublicpress • Madison Alvarado, @sfpublicpress eventbrite.com/e/the-bay-vote…

Mark your calendars! Tuesday night is our panel event about #housing issues and the ballot. #election We'll co-host with KALW. Come and talk with experts Karoleen Feng (medasf) & Anni Chung (Self-Help for the Elderly 安老自助處), get your Qs answered. eventbrite.com/e/the-bay-vote…

See you this evening! Refreshments at 5, panel at 6 p.m.

It’s U.S. Democracy Day, when newsrooms across the nation collectively sound the alarm about threats to democracy and pledge to produce better elections coverage. We’re participating! Read stories Center for Cooperative Media: #DemocracyDay2024 collaborativejournalism.org/democracyday/c…

For John Britt, the constant dust was upsetting, and it triggered his asthma. “It’s hard to breathe,” he said. Now he and many other low-income tenants have cleaner air, thanks to a pilot project by local groups CCSRO Collaborative La Voz Latina Brightline Defense sfpublicpress.org/local-groups-c…

In 2021, Brightline Defense worked with low-income #SF tenants to get them government-funded air purifiers. But only half got them, due to red tape. So they worked with CCSRO Collaborative La Voz Latina to cut the tape. Now? Devices are landing in tenants’ hands. sfpublicpress.org/local-groups-c…

This air purifier (right) cost ~$100 — that's too pricey for many tenants of single-room occupancy buildings (SROs). The same tenants often struggle with respiratory conditions, living in aging structures that can trap toxic air. Report for America sfpublicpress.org/local-groups-c…