Deepa Varma

Two men work on construction of a future housing and shopping complex near 8th and Market streets in June 2016. (Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner)

The big lie about California’s housing crisis

It’s official: The rent in California, not just San Francisco, is too…

Jul 27, 2017
Opinion

Two men work on construction of a future housing and shopping complex near 8th and Market streets in June 2016. (Jessica Christian/S.F. Examiner)

Since the tragic “Ghost Ship” fire in Oakland in December, The City’s agencies have been responding to increased complaints about warehouse spaces. (Jessica Christian/2016 S.F. Examiner)

Three things to know about warehouses and illegal spaces

If you’re an artist or anyone else living in a warehouse or…

Feb 5, 2017
Opinion

Since the tragic “Ghost Ship” fire in Oakland in December, The City’s agencies have been responding to increased complaints about warehouse spaces. (Jessica Christian/2016 S.F. Examiner)

Too little, too late

At the San Francisco Tenants Union, we regard it as a badge…

Oct 2, 2016
Opinion