Data Journalism Editor

Anna Tong

YIMBYs ate the world—except for SF. Now its founders are up to new tricks

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Politics

Since its San Francisco founding a decade ago, the YIMBY movement has been in hyper-growth mode—and it’s throwing its weight around this election season. But on their home turf, YIMBYs have watched their goals slip seemingly further and further out of reach.

Senior Culture Editor

Astrid Kane

California’s Highway 1 has been cut off for a year. Can Big Sur hold out forever?

Culture

A year-old slide near Lucia should be cleared by summer. But how long will California invest in its famed Pacific Coast Highway?

Sameea Kamal and Alexei Kossef at CalMatters

Newsom, state lawmakers throw transit a $5B lifeline in budget deal. Here’s what to know

Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders agreed on a $310 billion spending plan Monday night that they say preserves major priorities. 

Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

Japantown is a rare post-pandemic success story. Can it last?

Business

Japantown’s small businesses have thrived in the past year, unlike those elsewhere in SF. Merchants weigh in on the anomaly. 


Senior Politics Reporter

Josh Koehn

Muni boss on the hot seat as San Francisco mayor’s race heats up

Jeff Tumlin has served as San Francisco’s transportation chief for nearly five years. But the number of people who want him canned is growing.

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YIMBYs ate the world—except for SF. Now its founders are up to new tricks

California’s Highway 1 has been cut off for a year. Can Big Sur hold out forever?

Newsom, state lawmakers throw transit a $5B lifeline in budget deal. Here’s what to know

Japantown is a rare post-pandemic success story. Can it last?

Muni boss on the hot seat as San Francisco mayor’s race heats up