Board of Supervisors

Supes say county must increase testing eightfold, ‘stay the course’ under shelter order

Contra Costa County health officials on Tuesday credited strong compliance with shelter-in-place orders for enabling relaxation of some of those…

4 years ago

Covid-19 update: DA opens probe into Gateway Care, SF surpasses 1,000 cases, Newsom tends to most vulnerable

As of Wednesday, there are more than two million confirmed cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus across the globe --…

4 years ago

Nurses association say county ‘failing’ frontline healthcare workers

Santa Clara County nurses are calling on the county to provide more paid leave for frontline healthcare workers who could…

4 years ago

Santa Clara County considers mail-in voting only for November election

About 900,000 eligible voters in Santa Clara County may be limited to vote-by-mail ballots in November if county leaders decide…

4 years ago

County, city leaders address misinformation about eviction moratorium

Santa Clara County and San Jose leaders on Thursday addressed misinformation surrounding the new countywide eviction moratorium, emphasizing that residents…

4 years ago

Bay Area COVID-19 update: counties halt evictions, Santa Rosa officers test positive, statewide cases pass 2,000

Here are the latest developments from around the region related to the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, as of…

4 years ago

County gives struggling renters reprieve with eviction moratorium

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 on Tuesday to approve an urgency ordinance providing a temporary 30-day moratorium…

4 years ago

County considers eviction ban, $3 million emergency fund to cope with coronavirus impact

San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday will consider a pair of actions to relieve financial stress caused by the novel…

4 years ago

County considers ‘gun team’ to remove firearms from violent offenders, domestic abusers

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday will consider funding a new team specifically aimed at getting guns…

4 years ago

Sonoma County District 3 candidates agree on policy, differ on approach

Three-term Sonoma County Supervisor Shirlee Zane and former Santa Rosa City Councilman and Mayor Chris Coursey are running in the…

4 years ago

County makes it easier to build ‘granny flats’ in unincorporated areas

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved updates to the county's accessory dwelling unit ordinance to…

4 years ago

Officials look to creative funding to save City College of SF classes

San Francisco City Hall officials announced Monday that they are stepping in to save 17 of 50 City College of…

4 years ago

New SF office streamlines how emerging tech is tested, regulated

Technology companies seeking operating permits can now test out new innovations at San Francisco’s Office of Emerging Technology. The new…

4 years ago

Supes unanimously approve Coliseum sale to A’s for $85 million

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Monday to sell its half ownership of the 155-acre Coliseum complex…

4 years ago

SF broadens eviction protection for tenants in newer buildings

As of Tuesday night, all San Francisco renters will be afforded the same just cause eviction protection, regardless of the…

4 years ago

Supes propose tax on commercial landlords with vacant properties

San Francisco voters on March 3 will decide whether to tax landlords who keep commercial properties vacant as a way…

4 years ago

Supes near deal with mayor over dueling mental health ballot measures

Hillary Ronen and Matt Haney say they are close to reaching a deal with Mayor London Breed.

5 years ago

Santa Clara County approves two low-income housing developments

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve $33 million in funding for two new affordable…

5 years ago

Mayor announces final eviction notice for County Jail 4, Hall of Justice

Inmates and staff at San Francisco's County Jail 4 have less than two years to pack up and move out…

5 years ago

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