Barak Gila

Opinion: My property taxes are too damn low. I’m donating the ‘windfall’ to charity

YIMBY Barak Gila is putting his money where his mouth is by donating his ‘unfair’ Prop. 13 tax break, which worsened our housing crisis.

Since the registry’s 2015 debut, it has worked to maintain the city’s unique culture—and this year saw a number of worthy entries. 

Political groups in the city are coordinating in unprecedented fashion with direction from the startup accelerator boss.

The city plans to convert SF General’s Behavioral Health Center into a locked psychiatric facility, forcing out its 82 current residents.

A fresh planning application seeks to demolish a two-story commercial building and parking lot and open a new Starbucks.