SF Mime Troupe breaks down city’s doom loop

by MARK RABINE JULY 6, 2023 (MissionLocal.org) San Francisco has long been portrayed by right-wing politicians and press as a den of iniquity. In “Breakdown,” the San Francisco Mime Troupe satirizes that portrayal. It’s a story about a story. We’ve all heard the story time and again, by Fox, DeSantis, Carlson and… Continue reading

Breaking the Doom Loop: San Francisco Lawmakers Back Sweeping Changes for Small Business

Written by Kevin Truong Published Jun. 06, 2023 • 2:11pm (SFStandard.com) Li Po Lounge on Grant Avenue in San Francisco Chinatown | Jason Henry for The Standard Restaurants, bars and shops are the lifeblood of any city. But San Francisco’s confusing tangle of rules and regulations means that small businesses are often… Continue reading

Listen: Could the ‘doom loop’ lead to housing affordability?

CHRONICLE PODCASTS The thinking for some goes that San Francisco’s staggering downtown economy could result in lower residential rents and a revival of the city’s diverse culture Fifth & Mission Podcast link: https://www.sfchronicle.com/podcasts/article/doom-loop-lower-rents-18094767.php May 12, 2023 (SFChronicle.com) Some people who have been priced out of San Francisco — or are… Continue reading