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SF election dust settles with most ballots counted, voters deal mayor mixed hand
Most recent election results are a mixed bag for San Francisco’s mayor. Breed will replace the DA, but takes an L on her infrastructure bill.Read More
SF awaits confirmation in four probable monkeypox cases
San Francisco has now identified a total of four probable monkeypox cases among residents. Health officials await CDC confirmation. Read More
San Francisco to resurface 500 city blocks
San Francisco officials have announced a $77.2 million plan to repave 500 city blocks in the coming year.Read More
In latest shift rightward, fed-up San Francisco voters recall progressive Boudin
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin seems headed for recall, as preliminary results show an energized opposition has mobilized to reverse his election in 2019. Preliminary results from the...Read More
Breed’s budget proposal tackles safety, housing, pandemic recovery
Mayor London Breed outlined some pretty clear priorities in her two-year budget proposal: public safety, homelessness and pandemic recovery.Read More
Advocates plead for safer streets at vigil for mother, daughter killed by taxi
Advocates again pleaded for safer streets during a somber vigil to honor a mother and daughter killed by a taxi driver earlier this month.Read More
Sunset District community shuttle could fill gaps in public transit, Mar says
San Francisco is taking its first step toward a proposal that might bring a community shuttle to the Sunset.Read More
Ballot measure in works for vital San Francisco library funding
A ballot measure proposal is in the works that would let voters choose to renew the primary funding source for San Francisco libraries. Read More
City leaders join fight to keep Laguna Honda doors open
The battle to save Laguna Honda Hospital wages on, with city leaders vowing to do whatever’s necessary to keep the doors open.Read More
Agency plans summer Muni restorations, if Covid surge stays in check
The SFMTA plans to restore more Muni service routes in July, but plans could be delayed if the Covid surge impacts operator availability.Read More
San Francisco homelessness rate dips as Contra Costa County skyrockets
San Francisco homelessness rate dips by more than 3 percent, while Contra Costa County sees 35 percent increase.Read More
SF voters may be asked to renew half-cent transportation sales tax
San Francisco voters could again be asked to renew the half-cent transportation sales tax to fund transit and street safety improvements.Read More
Supes mull plan to help property owners clean graffiti
Supes are mulling a proposal to provide free DPW help to clean up graffiti on business and residential property in commercial corridors.Read More
From progressive to police spokesperson: Matt Dorsey fills D6 supervisor seat
Mayor London Breed appointed police spokesperson Matt Dorsey to fill the District 6 supervisor seat, eliciting mixed resident reactions.Read More
Advocates celebrate as Breed officially signs car-free JFK Drive into law
Mayor London Breed sat outside under the sun Saturday to formally sign legislation that keeps cars off a 1.5-mile stretch of JFK Drive.Read More
143 units of brand-new affordable housing debut in the Mission
San Francisco leaders celebrated the opening of a new, 100 percent affordable housing building on 16th Street in the Mission.Read More
Muni weekend ridership recovery outpaces weekday service
SFMTA transit officials reported Tuesday that weekend Muni service is outpacing weekday ridership recovery.Read More
Former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney sworn in to State Assembly
Former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney was sworn in Tuesday as one of the newest members of the California State Assembly.Read More
Scooter rider killed in Tenderloin hit-and-run
Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision that killed a 25-year-old scooter rider in the Tenderloin Sunday night. Read More
City extends free diaper program to Medi–Cal recipients
The San Francisco Diaper Bank program has been extended to Medi-Cal recipients, doubling the number of families eligible for free diapers.Read More