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SF supe seeks to ban builders of Trump ‘wall’ from city contracts
San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen told T.Y. Lin International to "stick to building bridges."Read More
‘Bluegogo’ dockless bikes steer toward regulation
Dockless bike sharing companies may soon need to abide by San Francisco’s rules if they want to do business here.Read More
Proposal would guarantee skilled labor for SF public works projects
San Francisco could have a citywide workforce policy that includes guaranteeing work on public works projects over $1 million for skilled labor workers,Read More
SF supes curb tourist use of SRO hotels
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved legislation making it harder for the owners of residential hotels to rent rooms out to tourists.Read More
San Francisco moves to limit indoor pot growers
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved temporary limits on indoor agricultural enterprises - namely marijuana growing operations.Read More
Supes, Mayor Lee at odds over free City College
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday gave final approval for $9 million in funding to make City College of San Francisco free for all residents.Read More
Jeff Sheehy appointed as District 8 supervisor
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee has appointed a longtime HIV and AIDS activist as District 8 supervisor, the mayor’s office announced this morning. Jeff Sheehy will take on the...Read More
Supes, mayor clash over tuition-free City College
Supervisors allocated $9 million toward a tuition-free City College for San Francisco residents, but Mayor Lee wants the funds to help only those students "unable to pay."Read More
Muni mulls policy to name stations after people
A policy opening the door to name Muni transit stations and stops after people is heading to the SFMTA board next month.Read More
Progressives lose majority on Board of Supervisors
The balance of power on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors shifted toward the center following Tuesday's election.Read More
San Francisco bans official travel to states with anti-LGBT laws
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved legislation banning official city travel to states that sanction discrimination against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.Read More
‘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
Divided board rejects police reform ballot measure
A stubbornly split Board of Supervisors split repeatedly along factional lines Tuesday.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
SF Supes extend sweeping Styrofoam ban
San Francisco Supervisors this week approved a comprehensive ban on the sale of polystyrene, or Styrofoam.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
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
SF moves closer to homeless emergency
Legislation declaring a state of emergency on homelessness in San Francisco is headed toward the Board of Supervisors.Read More
Supes to vote on mandatory parental leave for SF companies
Legislation that would require San Francisco companies to provide fully paid parental leave to employees will go before the full Board of Supervisors in April.Read More
Supes approve funds for street artists displaced by Super Bowl City
The board voted 8-2 today to in support of legislation by Supervisors Aaron Peskin and Jane Kim that would allocate $100,000 for reimbursements.Read More