November 2023 - Beyond Chron

Photo shows Garry Tan and Michael Moritz

Are SF Billionaires Waging War on Working People?

Posted November 27, 2023 by Randy Shaw

Promoting Public Safety Benefits the Working-Class “Seeing progressive policies succeed in San Francisco, the billionaire class is now waging a war against working people.”—Dean Preston, Truthout Are politically active millionaires and billionaires like Garry Tan and Michael Moritz trying to Read More »

Photo shows 7th and McAllister: SF's largest open air drug market

SF’s Pre-APEC Drug Markets Return

Posted November 27, 2023 by Randy Shaw

Businesses Upset Over Dealers, Users Many tents, drug dealers and drug users have returned to their San Francisco sidewalks. While some areas remain improved during the day (most notably the Pelosi Federal Building) the drug hot spots on Willow Alley, Read More »

Van Set On Fire Near Cathedral Hill’s Troubled Alley

Posted November 27, 2023 by Sebastian

The day after Thanksgiving, the San Francisco Fire Department extinguished a van on fire around 8:00 a.m. on Franklin Street and Larch Alley in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. According to a responding firefighter, someone set the van on fire. Fortunately, Read More »

Why UN Plaza’s New Skate Park is Revolutionizing Skateboarding in San Francisco

Posted November 27, 2023 by Lillian Mclean

When it comes to skateboarding, the heart and soul of the sport often lie in the details, especially in the world of skateboard bearings. Nestled in the bustling environment of San Francisco’s UN Plaza, a new skate park has emerged Read More »

Photo shows APEC's dazzling fireworks show

Did APEC Benefit San Francisco?

Posted November 20, 2023 by Randy Shaw

A Resident and Business Backlash It’s time to assess how APEC impacted San Francisco’s residents, workers, and international image. And to ask: Should the city compensate businesses for their losses? Did APEC impact Mayor Breed’s re-election chances? Can sidewalks cleared Read More »

Cathedral Hill’s Civil War: Pro-Planters vs. Anti-Planters

Posted November 20, 2023 by Sebastian

San Francisco was shining like a diamond during the APEC week. Filthy and smelly sidewalks in and around the APEC security zone were polished and smelled fresh, not of urine for once. Governor Gavin Newsom admitted publicly, “I know folks Read More »

“Stamped From The Beginning” Review

Posted November 20, 2023 by Peter Wong

Why is the question “What is wrong with Black people” an exercise in concern-trolling? Delivering the answer to this question about a question provides the heart of director Roger Ross Williams’ adaptation of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi’s award-winning book of Read More »

Photo shows tents and trash on Tenderloin sidewalk

APEC and the Tenderloin Drug Scene

Posted November 13, 2023 by Randy Shaw

An Action Plan for City Hall On May 24 Governor Newsom told business leaders he wanted San Francisco’s open air drug markets closed before APEC. As of mid-October there were few signs of progress. But the last two weeks were Read More »