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Government

Largest-ever San Francisco budget prioritizes housing, homeless services

Under the foggy, overcast sky of the Richmond, Mayor London Breed signed The City’s $12.3 billion budget.

By Jerold ChinnAugust 1, 20190

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Crime

Recent crimes against Asians prompt victim demographic data request

A San Francisco supervisor formally requested demographic data for victims of crime in The City amid concerns that crimes targeting the Asian community ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 31, 20190

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Crime

Seven SF supes support ‘Vision Zero’ plan to end homicides, violent crimes

San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton is calling on The City to come devise a comprehensive plan to end homicides and violent crimes. The plan, ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 30, 20190

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Crime

Police still search for Chinatown strong-arm robbery suspects

San Francisco police are seeking public help to identify three suspects in a strong-arm robbery that occurred in Chinatown July 15. The incident took ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 30, 20190

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News

Central Subway Project progresses despite completion setbacks

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will not commit to an opening date for its $1.6 billion Central Subway Project until the transit ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 25, 20192

San Francisco Police Department

Crime

Police say Tesla’s auto pilot feature inactive in Sunday’s deadly crash

A preliminary investigation into Sunday’s deadly crash in San Francisco indicates the Tesla’s auto pilot feature was not active when it struck and ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 24, 20190

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Environment

Supe’s ‘Reuse Ordinance’ would add 25-cent fee on disposable cups, takeout containers

Following on the heels of a single-use bag fee increase, one supervisor is proposing a 25-cent charge on single-use beverage cups and takeout ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 24, 20190

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Government

BART, Muni canopy contract agreement passes budget committee

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee is moving forward with a plan to fund the construction of canopies at ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 24, 20190

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News

Warriors, Muni partner to offer Chase Center ‘Transit Bundling’

Whether heading to a Golden State Warriors game or on your way to see Janet Jackson, San Francisco officials and the Warriors are ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 24, 20190

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Election

Supes table homeless commission, move rideshare surcharge to ballot

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors failed to move a charter amendment to the November ballot that would have established a Homelessness Oversight ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 23, 20190

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Government

Traffic safety advocates, officials rally for action after deadly week

San Francisco bike and pedestrian safety advocates sent a loud message to City Hall officials as they demanded more action be taken to ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 23, 20190

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News

AC Transit to resume service at Salesforce Transit Center

AC transit officials announced Monday that Transbay bus service to Salesforce Transit Center will resume Aug. 11. Officials said bus operator training is ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 23, 20190

San Francisco Police Department

Crime

Suspect, 20, arrested for hit-and-run death of SF grocer

A 20-year-old San Francisco resident was taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision back in 2017. Eleasia Fraise was taken ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 22, 20190

San Francisco Police Department

Crime

Police identify driver in red light crash that killed one pedestrian, injured another

San Francisco police released the identity of the driver involved in a crash Sunday afternoon in the Tenderloin neighborhood as 21-year-old Vallejo resident ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 22, 20190

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Government

Supes delay vote to fund BART canopies

San Francisco supervisors this week delayed a vote to fund new canopies designed to cover escalators and secure street-level entrances at BART and ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 19, 20190

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Government

Residents, merchants oppose L-Taraval construction staging location

San Francisco neighbors and merchants in the Outer Sunset asked the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to present a better option or provide ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 18, 20190

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Government

Permanent e-scooter permit program comes with strict rules

Electric scooters will continue to zoom through San Francisco as a permanent fixture in the transportation mobility scene. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 17, 20190

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Environment

Supes approve fee increase for single-use plastic bags

The cost for single-use plastic bags offered to San Francisco customers at the checkout stand will rise from 10 cents to 25 cents ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 17, 20190

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Government

Transit agency approves plan to close Octavia Street to vehicles around park

Open space at Patricia’s Green park in the Hayes Valley neighborhood is expanding to accommodate people who walk and bike. Emergency vehicles will maintain ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 16, 20190

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Government

Permanent director takes over Central Subway Project

Before San Francisco’s top transit official leaves his San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency post as director of transportation, Ed Reiskin announced Monday that ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 16, 20190

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Election

SF debates commission to oversee homeless agency

A proposal to create an oversight commission overseeing San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing moved another step toward the November ballot. The ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 15, 20190

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Government

Vehicle Triage Center potentially finds a home

San Francisco has finally found a potential location to pilot The City’s first Vehicle Triage Center to provide services to the homeless population ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 15, 20190

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Bay Area

Mayor vows to ‘stand behind our immigrant communities’

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, city officials and community organizers gathered at City Hall in preparation for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 12, 20190

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Election

Supes reject mayor’s amendment to accelerate affordable housing

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors killed a charter amendment by Mayor London Breed that would have streamlined the process of building 100 ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 12, 20190

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Government

SF receives grant to combat youth human trafficking, exploitation

The state has awarded San Francisco a $9.3 million grant to be applied toward providing services and housing for youth at-risk of human ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 10, 20190

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News

Transit agency picks interim director

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Thursday that Tom Maguire will serve as interim director of transportation beginning Aug. 15. Malcolm Heinicke and ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 10, 20190

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Economy

Supes move $600 million housing bond measure to November ballot

San Francisco voters will decide the fate of a $600 million housing bond measure this November that city officials say will benefit low-income, ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 10, 20190

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Culture

Mayor seeks ways to make event permitting less painful

San Francisco Mayor London Breed wants to make it easier for event organizers to obtain permits for parades, street fairs and neighborhood block ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 8, 20190

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Environment

Board moves forward proposal to increase single-use bag fee

The cost of a plastic checkout bag from San Francisco stores could soon rise from 10 cents to 25 cents in an effort ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 8, 20190

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Government

Breed appoints chief auditor to guide Housing Authority transition

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced new leadership Wednesday in preparation for the The City’s takeover of the San Francisco Housing Authority. Breed has ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 3, 20190

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Government

Protesters block SF streets, demand administration ‘Close the Camps’

Hundreds protested outside Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s office Tuesday afternoon in a national day of action urging Congress to shut down migrant detention camps. ...

By Jerold ChinnJuly 2, 20190

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Bay Area

DMV shuts down half day to prepare for REAL ID rush

As more Californians head to their local Department of Motor of Vehicles field office to apply for a REAL ID card, the department ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 27, 20190

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Government

Rec and Park ‘flexible pricing’ proposal moves to full board vote

Visitors coming to San Francisco may soon have to pay more to see some of The City’s busiest tourist attractions during peak times. The ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 27, 20190

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Government

Supes reject resident appeal to halt SAFE Navigation Center plans

San Francisco will move ahead with plans to build a 200-bed SAFE Navigation Center along the Embarcadero this summer after the Board of ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 25, 20190

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News

Muni LRV4s again running two-car trains with additional door sensors

San Francisco’s transit officials have remedied safety and mechanical issues with its new LRV4 Muni rail cars related to the single-rear doors and ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 25, 20190

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News

New task force challenges Muni to improve

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Monday announced the formation of a working group that will review the current state of Muni’s rail ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 24, 20190

Largest-ever San Francisco budget prioritizes housing, homeless services

Recent crimes against Asians prompt victim demographic data request

Seven SF supes support ‘Vision Zero’ plan to end homicides, violent crimes

Police still search for Chinatown strong-arm robbery suspects

Central Subway Project progresses despite completion setbacks

Police say Tesla’s auto pilot feature inactive in Sunday’s deadly crash

Supe’s ‘Reuse Ordinance’ would add 25-cent fee on disposable cups, takeout containers

BART, Muni canopy contract agreement passes budget committee

Warriors, Muni partner to offer Chase Center ‘Transit Bundling’

Supes table homeless commission, move rideshare surcharge to ballot

Traffic safety advocates, officials rally for action after deadly week

AC Transit to resume service at Salesforce Transit Center

Suspect, 20, arrested for hit-and-run death of SF grocer

Police identify driver in red light crash that killed one pedestrian, injured another

Supes delay vote to fund BART canopies

Residents, merchants oppose L-Taraval construction staging location

Permanent e-scooter permit program comes with strict rules

Supes approve fee increase for single-use plastic bags

Transit agency approves plan to close Octavia Street to vehicles around park

Permanent director takes over Central Subway Project

SF debates commission to oversee homeless agency

Vehicle Triage Center potentially finds a home

Mayor vows to ‘stand behind our immigrant communities’

Supes reject mayor’s amendment to accelerate affordable housing

SF receives grant to combat youth human trafficking, exploitation

Transit agency picks interim director

Supes move $600 million housing bond measure to November ballot

Mayor seeks ways to make event permitting less painful

Board moves forward proposal to increase single-use bag fee

Breed appoints chief auditor to guide Housing Authority transition

Protesters block SF streets, demand administration ‘Close the Camps’

DMV shuts down half day to prepare for REAL ID rush

Rec and Park ‘flexible pricing’ proposal moves to full board vote

Supes reject resident appeal to halt SAFE Navigation Center plans

Muni LRV4s again running two-car trains with additional door sensors

New task force challenges Muni to improve

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