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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 Hall rally calls on Assembly to pass dyslexia screening bill
Leaders, parents, students and Gary Payton II rallied at City Hall Tuesday to support a bill that would establish universal dyslexia screening for young students. Read More
Stephanie Cajina, raised in the Excelsior riding Muni, nominated to SFMTA board
Excelsior native Stephanie Cajina, who grew up riding #SFMuni in San Francisco, has been nominated by Mayor London Breed to join the SFMTA board of directors.Read More
City opens first incarceration alternative abstinence treatment center
San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Supervisor Ahsha Safai and other city officials this week celebrated the opening of a new facility that will serve as an alternative to incarceration...Read More
City speeds up climate change response with new ‘0-80-100-Roots’ framework
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a set of goals Tuesday to combat climate change that sets new targets to speed up the cutbacks on greenhouse gas...Read More
Supervisors prioritize SF businesses with permanent Shared Spaces program
Restaurants and businesses in San Francisco with shared space parklets that emerged in response to Covid-19 health orders will be able to keep their outdoor spots post-pandemic. The Board...Read More
Mayor plans to veto free Muni pilot program despite supervisor approval
A pilot plan to offer free Muni rides in San Francisco this summer was approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, but Mayor London Breed quickly doused enthusiasm with...Read More
City sets stage for in-person high school graduation ceremonies
San Francisco public high school seniors were denied in-person graduation ceremonies last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but city officials say outdoor commencement ceremonies are in the works...Read More
Supervisors select Walton to lead, unite board through tough times ahead
"He is someone that leads with integrity...regardless of the politics and the surrounding circumstances."Read More
State reverses course, allows outdoor playgrounds to reopen under stay-at-home order
California public health officials have backtracked on a decision to close outdoor playgrounds under the state’s stay-at-home order announced Thursday. Parents, state and local officials asked Gov. Gavin Newsom...Read More
Philhour lead trimmed to 25 votes in ultra-close District 1 supervisor race
Marjan Philhour continues to hold a razor-thin lead over Connie Chan.Read More
Ranked-choice lifts Marjan Philhour to razor-thin District 1 lead
Four incumbent San Francisco supervisors appeared to have secured their spots on the Board of Supervisors.Read More
San Francisco considers tough impound penalties for illegal sideshow participants
Some San Francisco officials are proposing tough measures to crack down on illegal sideshow participants. District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai Tuesday introduced legislation that would allow The City to...Read More
Haney’s new sanitation department measure heads to November ballot
San Francisco voters will get the chance in November to decide if a new sanitation department will be established, or not. The Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted 7-4 for...Read More
Supes make priority of dental health, take aim at on-demand food delivery
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston is pushing The City to consider ways to provide universal dental care for all residents. At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Preston called on...Read More
SF opens safe overnight parking site for vehicle-dwellers
"I want a key to my own apartment. I want to reconnect with my family. I want safety."Read More
District 11 celebrates groundbreaking on 116-unit housing development
The ground broke Thursday on what will be the largest housing development in District 11, city officials said. Developers will turn 915 Cayuga Avenue into a five-story building with...Read More
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 living in vehicles. Supervisor Ahsha Safai...Read More
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 St. The comedy club was unable to reach a...Read More
Riders offer Muni barely-passing, ‘C+’ grade
The grade summed up what has been a tumultuous last several months for the SFMTA.Read More