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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)