In 2010, Haven for Hope opened in South TX to provide not only housing but also much-needed services to help folks stay independent, healthy, and safe. Even a few years after its founding, the shelter had already reduced San Antonio's homeless population by 80%. From the New York Times.
Read MoreWhether we're exposing local K-12 schools' performance, BART's ill-advised extension, or traditional media's blind spots—tech expert Mike Pepi exhorts, below, that we embrace a more direct, weighty, "muscular criticism." Just like in ancient Greek Palestras. From Heavy Machinery blog.
Read MoreThis week marks the 81st anniversary of the D-Day invasion, when the armada of the Allies crossed the English Channel and began the bloody, brutal, march from Normandy to Berlin. And on the Home Front, change swept through the Bay Area and Santa Clara Valley. We pause and remember—with History San Jose and the Marin Independent Journal.
Read MoreSJ's so-called business bloc—led by Mayor Mahan and CMs Casey and Mulcahy—continues to advocate for higher taxes. But they're running contrary to growing opposition to new taxes at all levels of gov't—from both the Left and Right. Cato Institute reports.
Read MoreSF Mayor Lurie says he has a new plan to fix onerous city regs. Here's a case study of why it can't come soon enough. SF Chron reports.
Read MoreAlong with LA and Sandy Eggo, Bay Area continues to hemorrhage CA citizens for more affordable, lower-tax states. Power Line reports.
Read MoreOpp Now's co-founder Christopher Escher joined the South County Business Alliance's May lunch with a simple word of advice for local business: when media is slanted against you, grab the bullhorn. An Opp Now exclusive.
Read MoreFinancial expert and recently retired BART Director Debora Allen explains that increased ridership can’t save the agency's budget if its expenses continue skyrocketing year to year. (Here’s a two-word hint: Labor overtime.) From the SF Briones Society podcast.
Read MoreL.A. city officials say they're on target to create 6,000 new beds for unhoused Angelenos in 2025—however, some advocates think it's only 4,600. The excellent LAist reports.
Read MoreCity gets a C- grade on violent and property crime, though it scores better on other types of crimes. Geographic inequities abound. Crimegrade.org reports.
Read MorePirate Wires's Dean W. Ball predicts a wave of free market-ification in local jurisdictions like San Jose, when it comes to firefighting, education, and—yes—even police.
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