Dean Preston

Tenderloin ‘green oasis’ project including bikeway and play areas receives funding

Golden Gate Avenue between Jones and Leavenworth is slated for a transformation in 2024.

5 months ago

Ban right turns on red in San Francisco, urges District 5 supervisor

An online campaign in support of a citywide no right on red policy has gathered more than 4,500 signatures.

7 months ago

New state funding falls $60 million short of filling San Francisco transit gap

Dozens of Muni routes remain at risk if the full $101 million 2024-25 budget shortfall remains unfilled.

10 months ago

As traffic deaths mount, San Francisco launches online tool to track fatal incidents

Traffic fatalities in 2022 approached three dozen, with two deaths already in 2023.

1 year ago

Restoring Muni service: Long road nears end as riders, advocates cheer route returns

Despite jabs between the SFMTA and some frustrated supervisors, Saturday was all celebration as riders welcomed back vital routes.

2 years ago

Muni inches back to pre-pandemic service with several route returns

The 21-Hayes is among several Muni routes resuming operation Saturday as the transit agency inches back to pre-pandemic service.

2 years ago

Supervisors call for transparency, town hall after every traffic fatality

Two San Francisco supervisors are calling for public and transparent town hall meetings after every traffic fatality.

2 years ago

SF legislation would halt massive rent hikes for formerly rent-controlled tenants

Dean Preston, housing, rent control, San Francisco, Frederick Douglas Haynes Garden Apartments, San Francisco Rent Board, front,

2 years ago

Ban cars from JFK Drive in Golden Gate Park, ralliers cry

Advocates rallied to send a message to city officials: Keep John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park permanently closed…

2 years ago

Muni delays post-pandemic service restoration as staffing shortages continue

San Francisco Muni routes expected to return next month in March will now take longer to return.

2 years ago

Free Muni rides, including cable cars, all Lunar New Year weekend

Don't tag your Clipper. Don't activate a ticket on the app. This weekend, Muni riders can ride for free as…

2 years ago

Breed Tenderloin plan sharply criticized by neighborhood advocates

Homeless advocates in San Francisco on Tuesday blasted The City's recent plan to address mental health and drug use in…

2 years ago

After 10 hours of meeting and public comment, SF supervisors approve Tenderloin emergency

A majority of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted after midnight early Friday morning at a special meeting to…

2 years ago

Fresh forecast trims SFMTA budget deficits by more than $500 million

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is not facing a financial crisis, or at least not yet, according to a…

2 years ago

Supervisor urges removal of parking spaces at Muni bus stops

A San Francisco supervisor is trying to ensure every Muni transit stop is accessible for all passengers, including for seniors…

2 years ago

‘Ruth Asawa Plaza’ floated for new name of Japantown pedestrian mall

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston this week proposed naming Japantown's Buchanan Mall after the famed and late artist Ruth Asawa.

2 years ago

Muni riders, advocates rally to demand full service restoration

"The bus line is their lifeline.” Transit advocates rallied Thursday to demand all Muni service be restored to pre-pandemic levels.

2 years ago

SFMTA ‘offers hope’ with latest plan to restore most Muni routes

San Francisco transit officials and the public had an opportunity Tuesday to comment for the first time on a refined…

3 years ago

Two men die after weekend stabbing, shooting incidents

San Francisco police are investigating two separate homicides that occurred over the weekend. The first incident happened Friday night at…

3 years ago

Transit Month celebration doubles as call for better service, funding

San Francisco leaders and advocates for better public transit took Muni to City Hall Wednesday morning to celebrate Transit Month, but…

3 years ago

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