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Garrett Leahy
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Reporter, The San Francisco Standard
San Francisco
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Biography
Writing local news at 48 Hills and Mission Local. Ex- Lamorinda Weekly. SF Foghorn Alumnus. B.A. in Politics from USF. Contact: garretteleahy@gmail.com
Podcasting, Hiring, Interviews, Recruitment and Communications, Resumes
Interested in everything.
Content
By Garrett Leahy Verified| The San Francisco Standard Verified By Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 17, 2025 • 6:00amWhen the Great Highway became San Francisco’s newest car-free park, many west-siders were furious. They complained of traffic jams and speeding drivers. Some demanded their local supervisor be recalled for supporting the park. But while they might not be over their anger just yet, many of the haters appear to have concluded that they might as well get some vitamin D — fog willing — and exercise while they exorcise their grumbles.
By Garrett Leahy Verified| The San Francisco Standard Verified By Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 16, 2025 • 4:01amCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom are filing a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s authority to impose tariffs they say threaten the state’s economy. The lawsuit contests President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to implement tariffs without congressional approval.
By Garrett Leahy Verified| The San Francisco Standard Verified By Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 15, 2025 • 5:18pmThe board of the city’s transit agency voted Tuesday to slash bus service for several lines and hike parking meter fees. The changes to Muni service and parking costs are part of austerity measures being undertaken by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to offset a $50 million budget deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which starts in July. The agency is projecting a $320 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026-2027.
Company Info
The San Francisco Standard
The San Francisco Standard is a dynamic news organization based in San Francisco, California, launched in 2021. It has quickly established itself as a key source of news and information in the Bay Area, focusing on delivering insightful and relevant coverage for the digital age. With a team of around 71 employees, the company is dedicated to producing high-quality journalism that addresses the needs of the local community. The San Francisco Standard covers a variety of topics, including political investigations, cultural events, and lifestyle guides. It reaches over a million readers each month, appealing to residents, businesses, and visitors interested in local news. The organization has received recognition for its innovative reporting and has been acknowledged by national outlets like The New York Times and CNN. It has also won multiple awards, including two EPPY awards from Editor & Publisher, underscoring its commitment to excellence in journalism.
San Francisco, California, United States
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Founded: 2020