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State bill could reduce obstacles for homeless shelters, housing

State legislation announced Wednesday could make it easier for San Francisco to build homeless shelters and supportive housing.

7 years ago

Marin moves toward delivery-only dispensaries

Marin County Administrator Matthew Hymel is recommending county supervisors consider a delivery-only dispensary model for unincorporated areas.

7 years ago

Supes take steps to curb fradulent evictions

Two pieces of legislation were introduced to the Board of Supervisors aiming to make it harder for landlords to fraudulently…

7 years ago

NFL, Goodell presage grim news for Oakland

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell responded Friday to Oakland's fourth-quarter effort to keep the Raiders from moving to Las Vegas.

7 years ago

Donald Dewsnup pleads no contest to voter fraud

San Francisco real estate agent and housing development advocate Donald Dewsnup pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor counts of false…

7 years ago

Displaced Chinatown merchants receive emergency funds

San Francisco’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development announced on Thursday the issuance of emergency funds to seven businesses.

7 years ago

Housing ‘accelerator’ fund aims for 1,500 affordable units

A new housing fund announced today will help affordable housing developers buy land and preserve affordable housing in San Francisco's…

7 years ago

San Francisco moves toward honoring site of ‘Compton’s Cafeteria’ riot

San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim Tuesday introduced legislation to create the nation's first transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual cultural district…

7 years ago

SF given $2.9M to end youth homelessness

San Francisco will receive $2.9 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to take part in a…

7 years ago

SF nonprofits get help securing space

Some 31 social services, childcare and arts nonprofits in San Francisco received over $1 million in grants this month.

7 years ago

SF schools offer pathway for new teachers

The San Francisco Unified School District has come up with a new plan to alleviate a teacher shortage in The…

7 years ago

BART Board chooses new president, VP for 2017

Following the election in November of new board members, the BART Board of Directors Thursday chose its new president and…

7 years ago

Park district votes to acquire two parcels

The rolling hills and open spaces beyond east Contra Costa County's vast housing tracts and shopping centers just grew a…

7 years ago

Concord City Council rejects 45-day rent increase cap

The Concord City Council rejected a proposal to cap rent increases in the city for 45 days at its meeting…

7 years ago

San Jose alternative pension reform plan appears to pass

San Jose city officials and employee unions appear to have gained a victory Tuesday with voter approval of an alternative…

8 years ago

Napa city manager appoints new fire chief

Battalion Chief Steve Brassfield will be Napa's new fire chief when Mike Randolph retires at the end of the year.

8 years ago

City announces 244 new supportive housing units

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Thursday announced The City will be adding 244 new permanent supportive housing units for homeless…

8 years ago

City announces housing help for teachers

San Francisco school and city officials Tuesday announced a package of new housing assistance and resources for educators.

8 years ago

103 units affordable housing announced for Excelsior

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Monday morning announced a new housing development in the city's Excelsior District in which half…

8 years ago

Local unemployment falls below state average

The unemployment rate in all nine Bay Area counties was below the state average in September.

8 years ago

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