Madison Alvarado

Reporter

Madison Alvarado is an investigative reporter passionate about storytelling that centers underserved community members and relies on data as well as a copious number of records requests. In addition to covering homelessness, issues affecting older adults, and the local impact of federal policy under the Trump administration, Madison has reported on the coronavirus pandemic and city government for Mission Local.

Bay Area Headlines

Fall ballot measures aim to build more affordable housing

Madison Alvarado, San Francisco Public Press

Amid unfavorable market conditions and a lack of funding, San Francisco is lagging on affordable housing production. Several ballot measures aim to change that.
Bay Area Headlines

Longer life expectancy for HIV seniors raises concerns over housing

Madison Alvarado, San Francisco Public Press

In San Francisco, seniors with HIV face barriers to staying housed. That could hurt efforts to slow HIV’s spread.
Bay Area Headlines

Budget axe aimed at senior and disability services

Madison Alvarado, San Francisco Public Press

Nonprofits, seniors and people with disabilities are calling on the mayor to fund vital programs facing elimination under San Francisco’s latest budget proposal. Madison Alvarado with our partners at the San Francisco Public Press explains.