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Supes push for 8,000 hotel rooms in emergency ordinance
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday moved to introduce an emergency ordinance that would require The City to procure more than 8,000 hotel rooms to house unsheltered individuals who remain on...Read More
SF homeless shelter resident tests positive for Covid-19
San Francisco officials confirmed Thursday that a resident at one of The City’s navigation centers has tested positive for Covid-19. Officials with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Services,...Read More
SFBay coronavirus update: Napa reports first death, SF supe floats family relief fund
An adult in a hospital on Tuesday in Napa County died in the county's only death so far from\ Covid-19.Read More
Supes push forward on independent corruption investigation
San Francisco supervisors are not sitting back in the investigation of Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru over alleged public corruption charges. Supervisor Matt Haney introduced his motion Tuesday to...Read More
‘Stay Over Program’ shows promise for homeless students, families on path to housing
A San Francisco Controller’s Office audit report shows promising results in a city-operated program that transformed a school gym into temporary shelter for homeless families and students in the...Read More
On heels of Embarcadero SAFE opening, Haney renews call for more navigation centers
Supervisor Matt Haney has reintroduced a proposal that would require navigation centers in every San Francisco district. Haney advanced the legislation at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that would require...Read More
Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance that aims to overhaul the mental health system and substance abuse system, and the way The City handles people in crisis....Read More
Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF
The San Francisco mayor and supervisors announced Tuesday they will move forward with Mental Health SF, with some tweaks, which will reform The City’s mental health care system. The...Read More
Police association draws wide criticism for ‘ugly, hateful’ Boudin attack ads
San Francisco officials and supporters of district attorney hopeful Chesa Boudin are denouncing TV and mailer attacks led by the San Francisco Police Officers Association. The day before voters...Read More
Supes near deal with mayor over dueling mental health ballot measures
Hillary Ronen and Matt Haney say they are close to reaching a deal with Mayor London Breed.Read More
Despite opposition, SF supervisors vote 10-1 to close juvenile hall
San Francisco supervisors on Tuesday voted 10-1 in favor of closing the city’s juvenile hall, a bold move that would make San Francisco one of the first cities in...Read More
Prospective new SFMTA board member touts congestion pricing
Former Executive Director Steve Heminger of the Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission will most likely join the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors. Heminger, who had been...Read More
SF would tap CEO salary tax to cover substance abuse services for residents
San Francisco voters will decide come November on whether The City should provide 24/7 services to help treat people suffering from mental health illness.Read More
Comedians get serious to help save Punch Line comedy club
San Francisco officials and comedians rallied on Tuesday to save the 40-year old Punch Line comedy club at 444 Battery St. The comedy club was unable to reach a...Read More
SF police apologize for Jeff Adachi leaks as investigation continues
A new allegation was revealed at a Board of Supervisors hearing that a freelance journalist was shopping around the police report to media outlets.Read More
Leaked police report after Jeff Adachi’s death prompts hearing
A leaked police report surrounding the death of San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi has led two city supervisors to call for a hearing.Read More
Jeff Adachi legacy honored by civic leaders, peers
Legendary. Advocate. Leader. Those are just some of the words city officials, colleagues and friends used to describe San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi who died on Friday at...Read More
Supervisor Ronen may force Harvey Milk signage at SFO
Almost a year after San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed legislation to rename the San Francisco International Airport’s Terminal 1 after slain Supervisor Harvey Milk, Supervisor Hillary Ronen...Read More
Norman Yee rises to helm SF Board of Supervisors
Norman Yee became the Board of Supervisors president after hours of public comment and weeks of speculation.Read More
SF Airbnb crackdown snares Bernal Heights couple
Owners of a single-family in Bernal Heights that became the scene of a violent party will have to pay The City $185,000 as part of a settlement agreement for...Read More