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CEQA circus swirls to a close
Citizens appealing City decisions about any large building project now have a clear set of rules for filing the paperwork.Read More
Hundreds protest Zimmerman verdict in San Francisco
Several hundred demonstrators in downtown San Francisco joined others in cities across the country.Read More
Why we celebrate independence on July 4
Why do we celebrate Independence Day on the fourth day of July? History provides a few contenders.Read More
High court backs marriage equality
Advocates of marriage equality scored two historic victories Wednesday morning. UPDATED 5:15 p.m.Read More
Masonic bicycle lanes get green light
Raised bicycle lanes are likely to replace 167 parking spaces along Masonic Avenue between Fell and Geary.Read More
Golden Gate Park fee may become permanent
A $7 entrance fee for non-residents to enter the Botanical Gardens in Golden Gate Park is about to be extended.Read More
CEQA plans sent to full Board of Supervisors
After months of proposals, not one but two versions of CEQA appeal legislation were kicked up to the full Board of Supervisors.Read More
Tamer Bay to Breakers keeps its boozy flavor
Thousands came out for the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco to have a good run, or a party, or both.Read More
CEQA reform is a bit like herding cats
Supervisor Scott Wiener is trying revise City codes dealing with the California Environmental Quality Act.Read More
Supes flip-flop on condo conversion
Two supervisors withdrew support for their own TIC conversion proposal, yet others sent it out of committee and onto the full Board. Read More
Compromise in sight on TIC condo conversions
A fragile consensus is emerging about giving TIC homeowners relief while protecting the City’s stock of rental units. Read More
Protests plague Obama’s SF trip
Wherever President Obama appeared around The City this week, protesters made it known they were not happy. Read More
Ordinance could pit renters against homebuyers
Some struggling home buyers in San Francisco could find themselves in a conflict with renters over Tenancy in Common conversions.Read More
Bag scammers target more Chinese victims
More victims of fraud targeting elderly Chinese women have come forward, reporting they were scammed of cash and jewelry.Read More
Closed recycling center shifts collection burden
Last month's closure of the Golden Gate Park recycling center could shift the burden of can and bottle collection to small businesses.Read More
Bail reduced for man accused in death of Lowell student
A judge Wednesday reduced the bail of the man accused of driving drunk and killing Lowell High School student Hanren Chang.Read More
‘Forward on Climate’ rallies for change
Thousands of people gathered on the waterfront Sunday demanding the Obama administration confront climate change.Read More
GOP waters down Violence against Women Act
When the Violence Against Women Act came up for renewal last year, changes by the U.S. Senate faced resistance in the House.Read More
‘One Billion Rising’ draws marchers to Golden Gate Bridge
Hundreds joined Code Pink on Valentine’s Day to dance and march across the Golden Gate Bridge.Read More
San Francisco moves into uncharted waters
The Board of Supervisors' vote last week to reinstate Ross Mirkarimi sent a message across the rotunda about mayoral powers.Read More