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District court rules against Stanford in county affordable housing ordinance

Santa Clara County officials have welcomed a judicial order last Thursday that dismissed a Stanford University lawsuit challenging a county…

5 years ago

Contra Costa County seeks applicants for drug, alcohol advisory board

Applicants are being sought for several open seats on the Contra Costa Alcohol and Other Drugs Advisory Board. The Contra…

5 years ago

SF hopes expanded conservatorship power will help those who need it most

“It’s not good enough to say we have voluntary programs that people can accept.”

5 years ago

SF forms office to tackle city’s racial inequities

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and city officials celebrated The City’s first Office of Racial Equity at a ceremonial signing…

5 years ago

SF supes approve Street-Level Drug Dealing Task Force legislation

San Francisco supervisors passed legislation Tuesday that establishes a 12-member Street-Level Drug Dealing Task Force. The task force will make…

5 years ago

‘Warriors Way’ dedicated as Chase Center nears debut

All signs point to a new horizon for The Golden State Warriors with Chase Center set to open in September.

5 years ago

Sheriff, supervisor shouted down after ICE cooperation revealed

Contra Costa County Sheriff David Livingston clashed with immigrant rights activists during an occasionally combative update to the Board of…

5 years ago

Recent crimes against Asians prompt victim demographic data request

A San Francisco supervisor formally requested demographic data for victims of crime in The City amid concerns that crimes targeting…

5 years ago

Seven SF supes support ‘Vision Zero’ plan to end homicides, violent crimes

San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton is calling on The City to come devise a comprehensive plan to end homicides and…

5 years ago

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

BART, Muni canopy contract agreement passes budget committee

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee is moving forward with a plan to fund the construction…

5 years ago

San Mateo County sheriffs present revised use of force policy

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is revising its use of force policy, including for Taser stun guns, following outcry…

5 years ago

Supes approve fee increase for single-use plastic bags

The cost for single-use plastic bags offered to San Francisco customers at the checkout stand will rise from 10 cents…

5 years ago

SF debates commission to oversee homeless agency

A proposal to create an oversight commission overseeing San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing moved another step toward…

5 years ago

Supes reject mayor’s amendment to accelerate affordable housing

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors killed a charter amendment by Mayor London Breed that would have streamlined the process…

5 years ago

Supes move $600 million housing bond measure to November ballot

San Francisco voters will decide the fate of a $600 million housing bond measure this November that city officials say…

5 years ago

Board moves forward proposal to increase single-use bag fee

The cost of a plastic checkout bag from San Francisco stores could soon rise from 10 cents to 25 cents…

5 years ago

London Breed budget targets affordable housing as key priority

San Francisco Mayor London Breed presented her budget priorities on Friday that included expanding behavioral health beds, creating new affordable…

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

Lombard Street toll plan gets assist from state lawmakers

Drivers could soon have to make a reservation and pay a fee to drive down the distinctive sharp turns of…

5 years ago

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