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More than 400 in-law units approved as SF clears years-long backlog
San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced that The City has cleared its application backlog of 919 accessory dwelling units.Read More
SF considers eliminating library fines
San Francisco’s Public Library officials could soon decide to eliminate fines for overdue materials.Read More
Mayors urge utilities commission to delay vote on clean energy fees
The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose joined Tuesday in urging the California Public Utilities Commission to delay voting on a proposal that they say could "disrupt...Read More
Santa Cruz Co. waives fees to spur housing construction
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to waive fees on accessory dwelling units to ease a housing shortage crisis, county officials said.Read More
Railroad hazardous materials fee struck down
A federal appeals court in San Francisco struck down a California law imposing a fee on railroads transporting oil and other hazardous materials Thursday.Read More
Santa Clara Co. unveils health data portal
The public health department for Santa Clara County has launched a new data portal that offers hundreds of numbers and visualizations regarding public safety in the South Bay.Read More
Berkeley to consider vehicle dweller park
The Berkeley City Council at its meeting Tuesday will consider a proposal to ask City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley to develop a plan to create a "vehicle dweller park" for...Read More
Man who anchored in Aquatic Park sentenced
A yachtsman who illegally anchored his trimaran in Aquatic Park Cove in the City was ordered during his sentencing in federal court Thursday not to sail any boat of...Read More
Santa Cruz Co. to accept tires for free
Santa Cruz County will accept tires at no cost under an amnesty program to reduce environmental impacts of illegal dumping and the spread of infectious diseases, according to county...Read More
Free Tipsy Tow service on St. Patrick’s Day
AAA is offering its free Tipsy Tow service this Saturday, St. Patrick's Day, to make sure celebrants who consume too much green beer get home safely, a company spokesman...Read More
Workers rally as Supreme Court weighs union dues
Teachers, nurses, transit workers and politicians rallied at San Francisco City Hall in response to a U.S. Supreme Court case that could decrease funding and participation in unions.Read More
SF targets disabled parking abusers
The SFMTA has been working with San Francisco police to conduct sting enforcement operations of disabled placard abuse.Read More
BART considers variable parking fees
BART's Board of Directors mulled options for managing the parking facilities available at stations throughout the system.Read More
Deal clears path for South Bay developments
The cities of San Jose and Santa Clara have reached a settlement over disputes related to proposed large developments.Read More
No more free camping at Marin Headlands
Camping at Bicentennial campground in the Marin Headlands, which was free, will now cost $20. Read More
Muir Woods reservations begin in January
All vehicles and shuttle passengers will be subject to the reservation system, but not visitors on foot or on bicycle.Read More
Muir Woods access plan clears key hurdle
Improved parking and pedestrian and visitor access at Muir Woods National Monument took a step closer this week.Read More
Deal would bump SF affordable housing set-asides
A deal reached late Wednesday on the amount of affordable housing developers are required to provide sets stiffer requirements for some neighborhoods.Read More
UC Berkeley is best value college, says Forbes
The University of California at Berkeley is the nation's top best-value college in 2017 for the second year in a row according to a Forbes magazine ranking.Read More
Urban growth sparked increase of 2016 elevator rescues
Twelve people were rescued last year in a notable elevator rescue on Facebook's Menlo Park campus as rescues climbed in the U.S. because of urban growth.Read More