Gordon Mar

San Francisco stretches ‘Slow Streets’ program into 13 new corridors

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is preparing a second phase of its Slow Streets program.

4 years ago

Supes push mayor to deploy more 24-hour street bathrooms, eye land for Safe Sleeping Sites

San Francisco officials have deployed more 24-hour bathrooms and handwashing stations out to streets to help meet sanitation needs during…

4 years ago

Supes push for 8,000 hotel rooms in emergency ordinance

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday moved to introduce an emergency ordinance that would require The City to procure more than 8,000…

4 years ago

SFBay coronavirus update: Napa reports first death, SF supe floats family relief fund

An adult in a hospital on Tuesday in Napa County died in the county's only death so far from\ Covid-19.

4 years ago

Supes approve navigation center lease, require victim data from police

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors took up two substantial issues at their Tuesday meeting: lease approval for a new…

4 years ago

Navigation center bill goes back to committee vote with amended compromises

“I believe with my amendments we can pass legislation that is both bold and achievable.”

4 years ago

Mohammed Nuru resigns as DPW director under heat of corruption allegations

Embattled San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru officially resigned from his position Monday, city officials said. Nuru, 57, submitted…

4 years ago

Supes push forward on independent corruption investigation

San Francisco supervisors are not sitting back in the investigation of Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru over alleged public corruption…

4 years ago

Officials implement fraud safeguards amid ongoing corruption investigation

As the San Francisco city attorney and controller continue their investigation of Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru for alleged bribery schemes,…

4 years ago

Haney calls for independent investigation of public corruption charges

"We absolutely cannot rely on the executive branch of government in the City and County of San Francisco to investigate…

4 years ago

Officials look to creative funding to save City College of SF classes

San Francisco City Hall officials announced Monday that they are stepping in to save 17 of 50 City College of…

4 years ago

Supe amendment would curb ‘political favoritism’ in mayoral appointments

San Francisco Mayor London Breed stirred up controversy when she appointed Suzy Loftus to serve as the interim district attorney.…

5 years ago

Activist Brandon Lee returns home after brutal attack in Philippines

Family, friends and San Francisco officials celebrated the long-awaited return of a San Francisco native, human rights activist and environmentalist…

5 years ago

SF supe pushes for water system expansion to protect vulnerable areas from earthquake fires

As the 30th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake approaches next week, San Francisco supervisors are taking steps to make…

5 years ago

Community meets after transit agency rejects zoo lot L-Taraval staging option

San Francisco transit officials will once again meet with Outer Sunset residents and merchants Friday to discuss construction plans for…

5 years ago

Recent crimes against Asians prompt victim demographic data request

A San Francisco supervisor formally requested demographic data for victims of crime in The City amid concerns that crimes targeting…

5 years ago

Residents, merchants oppose L-Taraval construction staging location

San Francisco neighbors and merchants in the Outer Sunset asked the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to present a better…

5 years ago

Riders offer Muni barely-passing, ‘C+’ grade

The grade summed up what has been a tumultuous last several months for the SFMTA.

5 years ago

Sunset district home robberies, package thefts prompt hearing

San Francisco District 4 Supervisor Gordon Mar plans to organize with residents a working group to develop strategies to protect…

5 years ago

T-Third switchbacks halted in move toward improved service

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton are following up on a promise to end…

5 years ago

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