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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 year's budget talks.Read More
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 measure on the ballot in 2018.Read More
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.Read More
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 federal grant was held up.Read More
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, 2017.Read More
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 help only those students "unable to pay."Read More
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.Read More
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 left stranded.Read More
‘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 place it on a future ballot.Read More
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 responsibility of appointing SFMTA board members.Read More
Divided board rejects police reform ballot measure
A stubbornly split Board of Supervisors split repeatedly along factional lines Tuesday.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
$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 Island.Read More
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.Read More
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 for homelessness services, police reform efforts and neighborhood services.Read More
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 new city contractsRead More
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.Read More
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 for the College of Ethnic Studies.Read More
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.Read More