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CORRECTION 3/2/23: A spokeswoman for State Sen. Rubio’s office said Rubio was planning to introduce a bill to allow California’s trial courts to digitally record civil and family law cases. An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Rubio had introduced the legislation. » Read more
This article is adapted from an episode of our podcast “Civic.” It is the third in a series about the way family courts adjudicate cases involving domestic abuse and child abuse. Click the audio player below to hear the full story. » Read more
I’ve been a print reporter for decades, but my venture into audio journalism this past year as a contributor to the San Francisco Public Press’ “Civic” podcast and radio show has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my career. » Read more
San Francisco residents will retain their ability to debate how, for whom and where to build housing within city limits. That’s because the Board of Supervisors today just barely made its deadline to pass a state-mandated plan to build 82,000 housing units within eight years. » Read more
The series of deadly storms that inundated California in recent weeks, causing widespread flooding and displacing elderly residents in various counties across the state, have underscored the need to protect older adults. The number of Californians over 60 is expected to climb by 166% between 2010 and 2060, according to data from the California Department of Aging. » Read more
Many San Franciscans who don’t have permanent homes struggled to stay dry and access inclement weather resources in January amid historic storms that killed at least 19 people statewide and brought heavy rain and winds gusting up to 90 miles per hour across the Bay Area. » Read more