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‘Recall Ed Lee’ movement marches ahead
A group leading an effort to recall Mayor Ed Lee announced their plans Friday morning on the steps of City Hall.Read More
Supes approve density bonus for nonprofit affordable housing
Legislation granting a density bonus to nonprofits developing 100 percent affordable housing projects was approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors.Read More
SF minimum wage increases to $13
Starting Friday, the minimum wage in San Francisco will increase from $12.25 to $13 an hour.Read More
Deaths serve as grim statement on bicyclist safety
Bicyclist and pedestrian advocates called for action in the wake of the deaths of two cyclists on city streets.Read More
SF opens second homeless navigation center
More than a year after San Francisco opened its first Navigation Center to help homeless residents transition to permanent housing, city officials opened a second one Tuesday.Read More
SF ballot measure targets ‘quality of life’ crimes
A November ballot measure would create a dedicated police unit targeting crimes such as home burglaries, automobile break-ins and automobile thefts.Read More
San Francisco stiffens security for Pride weekend
For the first time, there will be security screening at this year's Pride celebration at Civic Center.Read More
Vigil in Castro for Orlando mass shooting
A vigil will be held at 8 p.m. in SF's Harvey Milk Plaza to remember the victims of Orlando's mass shooting.Read More
Lee floats $9.6 billion ‘no cuts’ city budget
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee today announced a $9.6 billion budget proposal for the next fiscal year that emphasized funding for homelessness services, police reform efforts and neighborhood services.Read More
San Francisco reaches deal over police body cameras
San Francisco may finally be deploying body-worn cameras to its police this year.Read More
SF police identify sergeant in latest fatal shooting
San Francisco police have identified the officer who fatally shot Jessica Williams last week in the Bayview District as Sgt. Justin Erb. Williams was fatally shot around 9:45 a.m....Read More
Activists, officials react to Greg Suhr resignation
San Francisco police Chief Greg Suhr has resigned following today’s fatal officer-involved shooting in The City’s Bayview District, Mayor Ed Lee said Thursday. Lee said in a news conference at...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
Three of Frisco 5 released from hospital
Three of five people who held a hunger strike to protest recent fatal police shootings in San Francisco have been released from University of California at San Francisco Hospital.Read More
Super Bowl 50 costs nearly double estimates
San Francisco's controversial turn as host city for Super Bowl 50 generated around $2 million in additional revenue but also cost more than previous estimates.Read More
Frisco 5 call off hunger strike after 16 days
Five people in San Francisco ended a hunger strike Saturday night after nearly 17 days without solid food.Read More
Dozens arrested, property damaged in SF protest
Repairs are needed at San Francisco City Hall after an hours-long protest Friday night supporting five hunger strikers.Read More
Frisco 5 hunger strikers hospitalized on Day 16
Five hunger strikers have been hospitalized after fasting for 16 days to try and force San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee to fire police Chief Greg Suhr.Read More
Hunger strike activists demand Ed Lee’s attention
A hunger strike calling for Mayor Ed Lee to step down or fire the city's police chief continued Saturday.Read More
Feds reject call for SFPD probe with more bite
The head of the federal department conducting a collaborative review of the San Francisco Police Department’s practices today rejected calls for a more legally binding investigation, expressing confidence in...Read More