Aaron Peskin

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Proposal would mandate charging stations at 300 San Francisco parking garages

Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Aaron Peskin on Tuesday proposed expanding electric charging stations at parking structures.

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

Split SFMTA board punts on naming Chinatown subway station after Rose Pak

The controversy around naming San Francisco’s Chinatown Muni station over Rose Pak has hit a wall, at least for now.

5 years ago

Comedians get serious to help save Punch Line comedy club

San Francisco officials and comedians rallied on Tuesday to save the 40-year old Punch Line comedy club at 444 Battery…

5 years ago

Supes call for doubling fees office developers pay toward affordable housing

Fees that San Francisco collects from developers who build office space are long overdue for an increase.

5 years ago

City Hall crowd rallies against ‘Rose Pak Chinatown’ station

A large crowd outside City Hall Monday to rally against a resolution that urges The City to name the under-construction…

5 years ago

Peskin pitches ‘Rose Pak Chinatown’ stop for Central Subway

An effort is on its way again to name San Francisco’s future Chinatown subway station after late community organizer Rose…

5 years ago

Millions in funds to help Van Ness businesses during construction remain unallocated

San Francisco supervisors are worried how the delayed project is impacting businesses.

5 years ago

Flush with color, San Francisco ushers in Year of the Pig

For one moment, the City sprang to colorful life.

5 years ago

Proposed law would limit conversion of rentals to ‘monster’ homes

Any major expansions of homes would be reviewed to determine if the expansion is “necessary and desirable."

5 years ago

Chinatown honors memory of Ed Lee one year after his death

Chinatown community and city leaders joined at Portsmouth Square Plaza on Monday to remember and honor the late mayor Ed…

5 years ago

SF police increase Chinatown patrols, launch drop-in center

San Francisco police opened a new bilingual drop-in center at the Portsmouth Square Clubhouse.

5 years ago

Embarcadero showcase reveals plans for safety-focused redesign

Starting next week, the SFMTA will begin implementing near-term improvements along a portion of the Embarcadero.

6 years ago

San Francisco freezes funding for Salesforce Transit Center

San Francisco is suspending $9.7 million in funding for the second phase of the Salesforce Transit Center.

6 years ago

Hearing explores stiffer safety requirements for city contractors

Supervisor Norman Yee is calling for city departments to do a better job when it comes vetting contractors' safety records…

6 years ago

State law clears path for SF vote on ride-sharing tax

Under the ballot measure, TNCs like Uber and Lyft would be taxed for each ride originating in San Francisco in…

6 years ago

Muni being Muni delays Transit Week kickoff

The third-annual Transit Week in San Francisco did not start so smoothly, as some city supervisors had problems with Muni.

6 years ago

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