John Avalos

Philhour lead trimmed to 25 votes in ultra-close District 1 supervisor race

Marjan Philhour continues to hold a razor-thin lead over Connie Chan.

3 years ago

Pols, public react to passing of Ed Lee

San Francisco residents awoke to the jolting news that Mayor Ed Lee died early Tuesday morning.

6 years ago

Aaron Peskin voted to chair SF transportation authority

San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin was voted in Tuesday as the new chair of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority.

7 years ago

Progressives lose majority on Board of Supervisors

The balance of power on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors shifted toward the center following Tuesday's election.

7 years ago

Renovations begin on SF public swimming pools

San Francisco's Recreation and Parks Department will begin a multi-million dollar project to upgrade three of the city's nine public…

8 years ago

Soda tax could again see SF ballot

The sugar-sweetened drink tax could see the November ballot even though its proponents missed the deadline to submit an initiative…

8 years ago

Trio of Supes join call to oust police chief

Supervisors Jane Kim, David Campos and John Avalos Wednesday called for police Chief Greg Suhr to be replaced.

8 years ago

John Avalos swings and misses at Ed Lee veto

An attempt to override a mayoral veto on legislation that would have increased the amount paid by developers toward transportation…

8 years ago

Legislation would limit removal of illegal housing units

Legislation making it harder for San Francisco property owners to remove any housing units, even if they are illegal, could…

8 years ago

Downsized SF jail lands $80 million grant

San Francisco was awarded an $80 million grant Thursday by the Board of State and Community Corrections to replace deteriorating…

8 years ago

Peskin win spoils Ed Lee election sweep

Aaron Peskin appears to have come out ahead of Julie Christensen in the San Francisco race for District 3 supervisor.

9 years ago

Mid-Market tax breaks cost City $33 million

A tax exemption for Twitter and other Mid-Market businesses cost The City more than $33 million.

9 years ago

Mayor floats quarter-billion dollar housing bond

The $250 million bond, if approved by voters, would be the largest housing bond in San Francisco history.

9 years ago

Politicians accept challenge to ride Muni for 22 days

San Francisco public transit advocates have issued a challenge to city officials to ride Muni for 22 days starting June…

9 years ago

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