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San Francisco girds for looming federal cuts

San Francisco officials will be working to close a projected two-year budget deficit of more than $287 million in this…

7 years ago

SF supervisors back state bill allowing local income tax

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday put their support behind state legislation that would allow The City to place a local income…

7 years ago

BART considers options to fill budget shortfall

One option off the table for the BART budget staff to study is to raise the minimum fare.

7 years ago

Major Caltrain upgrade at risk over federal funding

A project to convert the Caltrain system from diesel fuel to electric power was derailed Saturday when a $650 million…

7 years ago

Muni’s New Year’s resolution: Higher fares

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will be ushering the New Year with higher Muni fares starting on Jan. 1,…

7 years ago

Supes, mayor clash over tuition-free City College

Supervisors allocated $9 million toward a tuition-free City College for San Francisco residents, but Mayor Lee wants the funds to…

7 years ago

Diesel storage tanks at Muni yards set for replacement

Underground storage tanks will soon get replaced at three San Francisco Muni facilities in order to meet state regulations.

7 years ago

N-Judah shuttle providing relief for Cole Valley commuters

Since Muni implemented new two-car N-Judah train shuttles last month in the Cole Valley neighborhood, some riders are no longer…

8 years ago

‘Tech tax’ proponents vow ballot battle

Proponents of a proposed tax on technology companies in San Francisco Tuesday said that they plan to collect signatures to…

8 years ago

Squabbling Supes send SFMTA board battle to voters

San Francisco voters this November will get to decide if the mayor and the Board of Supervisors should split the…

8 years ago

Divided board rejects police reform ballot measure

A stubbornly split Board of Supervisors split repeatedly along factional lines Tuesday.

8 years ago

Muni takes steps to reduce surge in bus crashes

In February, 113 Muni buses collided with vehicles or hit an object. In June, the number jumped to 173.

8 years ago

Charter amendment targets mayoral seats on SFMTA board

A proposed charter amendment could threaten the mayor’s appointment power over the Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors.

8 years ago

$3M granted to restore Angel Island immigration center

The annual state budget included nearly $3 million to complete the restoration of the Pacific Coast Immigration Center at Angel…

8 years ago

BART seeks billions in bonds for overhaul

BART will seek voter approval in November for $3.5 billion in bonds to rebuild their aging infrastructure.

8 years ago

Lee floats $9.6 billion ‘no cuts’ city budget

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee today announced a $9.6 billion budget proposal for the next fiscal year that emphasized funding…

8 years ago

Supes approve contracting reform legislation

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors today approved legislation intended to help keep contractors with poor track records from winning…

8 years ago

Charter tweak would guarantee parks funding

San Francisco voters are being asked to approve a charter amendment that would guarantee funding for city parks and recreation.

8 years ago

SF State hunger strike ends after funding deal reached

A hunger strike at San Francisco State University ended after students and faculty reached a deal that included additional funding…

8 years ago

SF State students land first-ever BART discount

SF State students will soon ride Muni and BART at a discount after approving a "Gator Pass" arrangement.

8 years ago

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