Roundup: The Best of the San Francisco Public Press

In the mood for a good Friday afternoon read?

Since it launched in March 2009, the San Francisco Public Press has published in-depth investigative stories on public-interest topics ranging from human trafficking to smart growth. With our Pedal-Powered News Kickstarter campaign, we’re hoping to double our San Francisco distribution, giving more readers access to these important, under-reported stories.

Here’s a roundup of some of our best articles and special reports:

• Cost overruns on the Bay Bridge (with McSweeney’s Panorama) (Winter 2009)

• Treasure Island: redevelopment on shaky ground (Summer 2010)

• Efforts to improve Muni’s on-time record through technology (Winter 2010)

• The Bay Area media meltdown (Spring 2011)

• The struggle to balance San Francisco’s budget (Fall 2011)

• The battle against human trafficking (Spring 2012)

• Regional approach to climate change by promoting smart growth (Summer 2012)

• San Francisco law enforcement’s uneven efforts on domestic violence (Fall 2012)

• Delays in earthquake retrofitting leave thousands vulnerable (Winter 2012-2013)