San Francisco is laying the groundwork to become the first city in the country to have a municipal bank, with supporters exploring their next steps.

The proposal would go to voters, but would not provide a revenue stream to fund the bank. How to fund the bank could be the topic of heated future debate.

San Francisco has a state mandate to create 46,000 affordable homes by 2031 — and no funding plan for the estimated $19B price tag. It’s not that there aren’t creative tools to use — including for…

A private initiative founded by the mayor and backed by a crypto billionaire is increasingly shaping San Francisco’s arts scene. Musicians are asking questions — and some are calling for a boycott.

SFGATE columnist Drew Magary says there's more at risk than just money.

Watch Part 1 of our series on affordable housing financing.

This downtown San Francisco property carries a restrictive covenant that limits its use, meaning the museum couldn’t be turned into housing.