Politics & Policy

San Francisco, CA – In a push to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved a citywide ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, effective January 2025. The measure, passed in a unanimous vote, mandates that landscaping companies and homeowners transition to electric or manual alternatives. “Gas-powered blowers are

Golden State Review Contributor·April 4, 2024

San Francisco, CA – The City of San Francisco announced a new $800 million affordable housing program today, aimed at addressing the city’s escalating housing crisis. The plan, unveiled by Mayor Carla Alvarez, will fund the construction of 3,000 affordable units over the next five years. The initiative will prioritize housing for low- and middle-income

Golden State Review Contributor·April 2, 2024

Donald Trump has officially secured the Republican Party’s nomination for the 2024 presidential election, positioning himself as the frontrunner in the race for the White House. His strong performance in key primary states—such as Georgia, Mississippi, Washington, and Hawaii—has given him the delegate count necessary to lock down the nomination. These wins underscore his enduring

Golden State Review Contributor·March 17, 2024

In his third State of the Union address, President Joe Biden outlined a vision for a nation grappling with significant political and social challenges. The speech came at a moment of profound division within the U.S., and Biden seized the opportunity to promote a message of hope, resilience, and national unity. Addressing both domestic and

Golden State Review Contributor·March 15, 2024

San Francisco Unveils 2040 Climate Action Roadmap San Francisco, CA — City leaders unveiled an ambitious new Climate Action Roadmap today, outlining steps to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. The plan includes transitioning to 100% renewable energy, expanding public transit, and mandating green retrofitting for buildings. Mayor Breed called the roadmap a “blueprint for a

Golden State Review Contributor·March 11, 2024

President Joe Biden has unveiled a monumental $7.3 trillion budget proposal, designed to confront some of the nation’s most pressing economic challenges, such as growing wealth inequality and a ballooning national deficit. The plan seeks to blend progressive fiscal reforms with critical investments in areas like defense, healthcare, and border security. Biden’s strategy is rooted

Golden State Review Contributor·March 1, 2024

Massive Affordable Housing Initiative Passes After Years of Debate San Francisco, CA — In a monumental step toward addressing the city’s worsening housing crisis, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed a groundbreaking affordable housing initiative late Thursday night. The landmark legislation, titled the “SF Housing Equity Act,” is expected to significantly expand access to

Golden State Review Contributor·March 1, 2024

Mayor Daniel Lurie Reflects on First Month in Office At a press conference today, Mayor Daniel Lurie reflected on his first month in office, highlighting early achievements and outlining his vision for San Francisco. Key accomplishments include launching a review of the city’s homelessness strategy, initiating a new community policing program, and pushing forward a

Golden State Review Contributor·February 28, 2024

President Joe Biden has strongly condemned former President Donald Trump’s recent comments, which suggested that the U.S. might allow Russia to attack NATO member countries that fail to meet defense spending targets. Describing Trump’s remarks as “dumb, shameful, dangerous, and un-American,” Biden emphasized the potentially catastrophic consequences of such rhetoric on America’s international credibility and

Golden State Review Contributor·February 19, 2024

In an escalation of military tensions, the United States launched a series of airstrikes on over 85 targets across Iraq and Syria from February 1 to 2, 2024, marking a significant response to a deadly drone attack in Jordan. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of three American service members and left several others

Golden State Review Contributor·February 1, 2024