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‘Tech tax’ proponents vow ballot battle
Proponents of a proposed tax on technology companies in San Francisco Tuesday said that they plan to collect signatures to place it on a future ballot.Read More
Dual police reform measures head to SF voters
Two measures intended to create police reform will go before San Francisco voters in November.Read More
Supes delay vote on police reform measures
A pair of measures intended to ensure police accountability may be voted on by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors during a special meeting Thursday.Read More
Fire victims get helping hand from City
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously to create a fund providing rental assistance to many residents displaced by fires.Read More
Campos floats changes to Airbnb legislation after lawsuit
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos Tuesday introduced amendments to short-term rental legislation he said would address concerns raised by a lawsuit filed by Airbnb.Read More
Fire officials blame Mission fires on overcrowding
Supervisor David Campos Wednesday pressed fire officials for the reasons behind a string of large fires in the Mission District.Read More
Airbnb sues San Francisco over registration rules
Airbnb filed suit against San Francisco in federal court over recently approved legislation requiring short-term rental companies to verify hosts are registered with The City.Read More
David Campos: Fire victims need more help
Supervisor David Campos has called for The City to develop a strategy for assisting residents displaced by fires.Read More
Tweaks sought to Mission Street transit lanes
Officials will hold a public meeting on the impact of red transit-only lanes added to Mission Street.Read More
Supes tighten rules on Airbnb hosts
Legislation requiring Airbnb and other short-term rental hosting platforms to verify that hosts are legally registered before listing them was approved Tuesday.Read More
Airbnb host legislation advances to Board of Supervisors
Legislation requiring short-term rental companies to verify that hosts are registered with The City is set to go before the Board of Supervisors next week.Read More
Woman shot dead by police was in stolen car
A 27-year-old woman driving a stolen car was shot and killed by a police sergeant. Read More
Trio of Supes join call to oust police chief
Supervisors Jane Kim, David Campos and John Avalos Wednesday called for police Chief Greg Suhr to be replaced.Read More
Supes drag Lee into chilly ‘question time’
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was grilled Tuesday by city Supervisors on his plans for handling police reform and growing community unrest.Read More
$1,000 per day fine floated for unregistered Airbnb listings
Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms operating in San Francisco would be required to verify that hosts are registered with The City.Read More
San Francisco mandates fully paid parental leave
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously to make The City the first in the country to require most employers to provide six weeks of fully paid parental leave.Read More
New park breaks ground at 17th and Folsom
San Francisco officials Thursday broke ground in the Mission District on what will become The City's first new neighborhood park in more than a decade.Read More
SF supes back bill requiring locked guns in cars
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday unanimously passed legislation that would require anyone who leaves a gun in a car to store it securely in a locked trunk or lockbox.Read More
Campos rallies for housing moratorium
San Francisco Supervisor David Campos and proponents of Proposition I held a rally outside San Francisco City Hall Tuesday.Read More
Mission traffic calming boosts pedestrian safety
SFMTA officials said data released Thursday shows traffic calming measures within a few Mission district blocks have improved pedestrian safety.Read More