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School board, DA recall elections to cost San Francisco $12 million
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman Tuesday requested $12 million to fund two recall elections in 2022, one that addresses three school district board commissioners and...Read More
Latino leaders, social justice groups urge redistricting commission to adopt ‘Unity Map’
Latino leaders and social justice groups are urging San Jose's redistricting commission to adopt a map they say will uplift all voices.Read More
Time change debate wages on despite widespread annoyance, voter demand
Some history on daylight saving time and a look at where it stands. Despite 19 states voting for permanent DST, clocks again fall back Sunday. Read More
Newsom praises ‘unprecedented investments’ in $1.2 trillion infrastructure, jobs bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statement lauding the passage Saturday of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act bill package, saying the bill will help create quality jobs...Read More
Senator challenges state to hit carbon neutral goal by 2035
State Sen. Josh Becker, D-San Mateo, announced his new legislative initiatives for a cleaner California during the United Nations Climate Conference on Thursday, one of which calls on state...Read More
David Chiu takes oath as San Francisco city attorney, vows to fight for ‘collective civil rights’
David Chiu was sworn in Monday as San Francisco's city attorney, making history as the first Asian American in that role. Read More
Broken water main forces closure of several Menlo Park municipal buildings
A broken water main prompted the closure Friday of Menlo Park City Hall and other city buildings in the area. City officials said the leak was detected Friday morning...Read More
Supes move to ban city-funded travel, contracts with recent voter restriction states
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved an ordinance to ban all city-funded travel to states that have recently enacted laws restricting voting rights. Under the new...Read More
Despite resident protest, Concord moves ahead with controversial developer for former NWS site
Over the objections of dozens of residents upset that Seeno Companies/Discovery Builders is part of the equation, the Concord City Council unanimously decided early Wednesday morning to begin negotiations...Read More
‘Fed up’ public housing residents call out city for dangerous conditions
"Fed up" residents are calling out the SF Housing Authority for dangerous living conditions at Visitation Valley public housing developments.Read More
Anchor Brewing partners with city to launch onsite water treatment facility
San Francisco’s oldest brewery is launching a new recycling water program that has the capacity to recycle up to 20 million gallons annually. Mayor London Breed joined actor Edward...Read More
‘Cars to Casas’ ordinance would ease housing construction at former auto properties
Mayor London Breed Tuesday introduced an ordinance that if adopted would make it easier for housing developers to build on lots previously deemed for automobile use, such as gas...Read More
Newsom vetoes Cal Grant reform bill, advocates vow to revisit next year
AB 1456 would have made major reforms to the Cal Grant program, California's main financial aid program.Read More
City extends Covid-19 relief funding to undocumented families
San Francisco has extended Covid-19 relief funds to undocumented families who are left out of state and federal programs due to immigration status.Read More
Judge blocks Texas abortion ban, says effort was unconstitutional ‘scheme’
U.S. District Judge Robert Pittman temporarily halted enforcement of the Texas “heartbeat” abortion bill. His detailed order he did not mince words. Read More
Walnut Creek considers recreational cannabis delivery businesses
The Walnut Creek City Council said Tuesday it wants to allow recreational adult-use cannabis sales, at least as far as delivery goes, but will hold off until next year...Read More
Supes allocate $76 million for county employee ‘Hero Pay’
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved an allocation of American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds to provide bonuses of up to $2,500 to county employees for...Read More
San Jose considers pushing mayor’s race to presidential election ballot
For the first time since residents got the power to vote for San Jose mayor in 1966, the city’s top elected official could be decided on the same ballot...Read More
County moves to protect residents from property deed fraud
Marin County residents have a new resource to help protect them from property deed fraud, which county officials called one of the country’s fastest-growing white collar crimes. Marin County...Read More
Pleasanton expected to mandate 15 percent water use reduction
The Pleasanton City Council on Tuesday will likely declare a local drought emergency, declare a stage 2 water shortage, and mandate that Pleasanton water customers reduce their water use...Read More