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David Chiu takes oath as San Francisco city attorney, vows to fight for ‘collective civil rights’
David Chiu was sworn in Monday as San Francisco's city attorney, making history as the first Asian American in that role. Read More
Anchor Brewing partners with city to launch onsite water treatment facility
San Francisco’s oldest brewery is launching a new recycling water program that has the capacity to recycle up to 20 million gallons annually. Mayor London Breed joined actor Edward...Read More
Second half of Taraval Street improvements scheduled for early 2022
Construction crews will hit the pavement again on San Francisco’s Taraval Street.Read More
Breed appoints David Chiu to succeed Dennis Herrera as city attorney
Mayor London Breed appointed Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) Wednesday to take on the role as San Francisco’s next city attorney. In April, Breed nominated outgoing City Attorney Dennis...Read More
Emergency declaration issued to hasten Stern Grove repairs after flooding
The SFPUC issued an emergency declaration to get Stern Grove repairs moving after a water main rupture caused massive flooding and damage.Read More
Haight Street improvements increase safety, preserve neighborhood feel
San Francisco leaders and merchants along Haight Street Wednesday morning celebrated completion of pedestrian improvements, new streetlights and expanded bus transit stops as part of the Upper Haight Transit...Read More
SFMTA completes first half of transit improvements on Taraval Street
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency recently completed the first of two phases in the L Taravel Improvement Project, including new rail track, overhead wire lines and concrete boarding...Read More
Civil Grand Jury takes aim at delays, deficiencies in Van Ness Improvement Project
A report released Monday by a San Francisco Civil Grand Jury takes aim at the lengthy delays and deficiencies in construction of the Van Ness Improvement Project, the bus...Read More
San Francisco to receive $1.7 million settlement in corruption case
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced the city has settled a civil lawsuit worth more than $1.7 million against Walter Wong — a business executive who pleaded guilty...Read More
Breed nominates City Attorney Dennis Herrera to head up SFPUC
Mayor London Breed Monday nominated a familiar face in local politics as the next San Francisco Public Utilities Commission general manager: City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Herrera was first elected...Read More
Officials prematurely celebrate Second Street project completion
San Francisco officials Thursday celebrated completion of a more than three-year improvement project in the South of Market neighborhood, but the celebration is a little premature. When the work...Read More
SF increases access to clean water with 12 new drink tap stations
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday announced the installation of 12 new drink tap stations around the city’s Tenderloin, Bayview and Mission District neighborhoods to ensure residents...Read More
Breed nominates Assessor Carmen Chu to replace outgoing city administrator
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Thursday nominated Assessor Carmen Chu to replace outgoing City Administrator Naomi Kelly. Kelly announced Tuesday she will resign effective Feb. 1 amid an ongoing...Read More
SF city administrator resigns amid City Hall corruption scandal
San Francisco City Administrator Naomi Kelly has submitted her resignation to Mayor London Breed and will step down from her post on Feb. 1. Her resignation comes as her...Read More
SFPUC general manager faces federal fraud charges in ‘long-running bribery scheme’
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission General Manager Harlan Kelly has been charged with honest services wire fraud, federal prosecutors in San Francisco announced Monday. Prosecutors alleged Kelly, 58, was...Read More
Approved resolution speeds up SF firefighting water system expansion timeline
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a resolution to declare a state of urgency that will allow expansion of The City’s Emergency Water Firefighting System to neighborhoods where...Read More
More tap water refilling stations to come at SF schools, parks
San Francisco plans to install more lead-free tap water refilling stations at schools and open spaces thanks in part to revenue generated by the 2016 voter-approved tax on sugary...Read More
Weekend power outages scheduled for Treasure Island, Yerba Buena Island
Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island will experience temporary power outages this weekend due to an improvement project, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission announced Tuesday. The service interruptions...Read More
Power restored to Treasure Island
Power has been restored on San Francisco’s Treasure Island after an earlier outage Tuesday morning, according to the city’s Department of Emergency Management. The department wrote on Twitter at...Read More
SF weighs acquisition of PG&E assets to meet clean, independent energy goals
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission released a report Monday identifying ways the city could decrease its dependence on PG&E while still providing clean, reliable energy options to its...Read More