Jerold Chinn

Coronavirus

Muni announces plan to restore some service in August, warns of sustained impact

San Francisco Muni riders can expect additional bus service and rail service to resume next month, transit officials shared last Thursday with Citizens ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 16, 20200

Health

Motorcyclist, bicyclist suffer critical injuries in separate weekend collisions

Two people suffered life-threatening injuries in separate vehicle collisions over the weekend, San Francisco police said. The first incident occurred Friday at the intersection ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 14, 20200

Election 2020

Haney’s proposed ballot measure for new sanitation department moves to full board vote

Supervisor Matt Haney has been pushing for a November ballot measure that if passed would establish a new department and commission tasked with ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 13, 20200

News

Pedestrian suffers critical injuries in Muni bus collision

A San Francisco Muni bus struck a person Wednesday around 8:54 a.m. in the area of Eighth and Mission streets, police said. Officer Adam ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 10, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: U.S. surpasses 3 million cases, state adds Napa County to watch list

Another Bay Area county Wednesday was added to California’s Covid-19 monitoring list that will require the closure of several indoor operations. Napa County was ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 8, 20200

Government

SF supe gets tough on racially-motivated 911 calls in proposed CAREN Act

San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton wants to discourage people from calling 911 to report people of color going about normal activities. Walton Tuesday introduced ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 8, 20200

Coronavirus

SF again pauses reopening plans as Covid-19 cases spike

San Francisco is hitting pause on yet another reopening phase that would have allowed restaurants to resume indoor dining and bars to serve ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 7, 20200

Government

Breed tries again, nominates former Supervisor Malia Cohen to Police Commission

After her two most recent nominations were rejected by the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Mayor London Breed is trying again with the ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 7, 20200

Coronavirus

SF parking meters return to near pre-pandemic rates Monday

Demand for on-street parking space is on the rise now that fewer people are relying on public transit. In response, the San Francisco ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 5, 20200

Coronavirus

SF shuts down second illegal nightclub

A second San Francisco underground nightclub was shut down Thursday for violating a public health that requires all bars and nightclubs to remain ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 5, 20200

Crime

SF police seek public’s help to find two missing dogs

San Francisco police are asking for the public’s help to find two missing dogs that police believe were stolen. A French bulldog named Tubby ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 3, 20200

Coronavirus

Revised SFMTA budget ditches plan to expand Free Muni for Youth program

San Francisco transit officials have halted plans to extend its Free Muni for Youth program to all city youth due a budget crisis ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 2, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: State orders broad shutdowns in 19 counties, holiday weekend sparks spread concerns

Covid-19 numbers in the state and throughout the nation are steadily rising as another three-day holiday weekend approaches. Bay Area officials this week have ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 1, 20200

Election 2020

SF measure to drop municipal voting age makes it to November ballot

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously to place a measure on the November ballot that allows city youth aged 16 ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 1, 20200

Government

City implements changes to stave off future Public Works contract corruption

The San Francisco Controller’s Office Monday released a number of sweeping recommendations to improve contracting procedures at the Department of Public Works as ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 1, 20200

Coronavirus

Muni hopes to work around returning traffic with temporary transit-only lanes

San Francisco transit officials are seeking solutions to prevent Muni buses from getting stuck in major traffic jams as more people decide to ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 29, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: California breaks 200,000 cases, two Bay Area counties delay reopening plans

Simply, the U.S. is failing to control the 2019 novel coronavirus spread and the more states and localities reopen, the more intense new ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 26, 20200

Coronavirus

State grants SF variance approval to accelerate reopening

San Francisco residents will finally be able to get that haircut as soon as Monday. Officials said Thursday that the California Department of Public ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 25, 20200

Coronavirus

Pending variance approval, SF looks to accelerate reopening schedule

San Francisco is hoping to accelerate its reopening schedule pending approval of a variance by the California Department of Public Health and as ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 23, 20200

Government

Assemblyman Phil Ting denies affair influenced state bills

San Francisco Assemblyman Phil Ting Saturday admitted to having an extramarital affair, but denies the affair had any influence over bills and votes ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 21, 20200

News

Protected bike lane becomes permanent Valencia Street fixture

What began as a temporary protected bike lane on a stretch of Valencia Street in San Francisco is now officially here to stay. After ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 19, 20200

Bay Area

California issues broad face covering mandate

The California Department of Public Health Thursday issued a new guideline requiring that all Californians wear face masks or cloth face coverings ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 18, 20200

News

New Muni bus arrival time system to feature alternative routes during delays

San Francisco Muni’s NextBus system will undergo some major changes by the end of 2021. Transit officials Tuesday approved a contract to replace ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 17, 20200

Election 2020

Signs point to SF ballot measure that could extend voting rights to late teens

“Sixteen and 17-year-olds go to school, but they don't have a say in the decisions we make about their education system.”

By Jerold ChinnJune 15, 20200

News

Behind schedule, Central Subway Project now expected to open by end of 2021

The latest in the Central Subway Project saga is yet another delay. The schedule is now bumped out for another six months. San Francisco’s ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 15, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 Update: Retail marches toward reopening as Bay Area cases crest 17,000

As the Bay Area surpasses 17,000 cases amid continuing outbreaks, more counties continue to loosen restrictions.

By Jerold ChinnJune 13, 20200

Government

Mayor, police chief announce major SFPD reform plan

The San Francisco Police Department could soon begin diverting non-violent police reports to alternate agencies in an effort to reduce unnecessary interactions and ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 11, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: U.S. nears 2 million cases, SF prepares for outdoor dining, Contra Costa spikes

Alameda County continues to lead all of the nine Bay Area counties with the most confirmed Covid-19 cases, topping more than 4,000 cases ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 10, 20200

News

Supes, transit agency reach deal to avoid Muni fare hikes

A potential ballot measure that would have taken legislative power from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to set Muni fares has been ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 10, 20200

Coronavirus

Transit agency restores some Muni service as city slowly reopens

San Francisco is entering its next phase in reopening the economy, and transit officials are planning around the progress by resuming additional Muni ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 9, 20200

Coronavirus

City opens third ‘Safe Sleeping Village’ at Everett Middle School

San Francisco opened its third Safe Sleeping Village inside the playground area of Everett Middle School, city officials confirmed with SFBay on Monday. The ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 9, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 Update: More Bay Area businesses reopen as cases continue to climb

Many Bay Area counties have allowed businesses, including restaurants, to partially reopen.

By Jerold ChinnJune 6, 20200

Coronavirus

SF releases guidelines for visiting people outside household

Department of Public Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax said Friday that despite Covid-19 shelter-in-place it’s clear residents are socially interacting. The City has ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 6, 20200

Coronavirus

SF reinstates street sweeping violations

San Francisco will resume issuing citations for cars parked in street sweeping zones beginning June 15. Mayor London Breed along with the San Francisco ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 5, 20200