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City to increase criminal trial juror pay for lower-income residents
San Francisco will launch a pilot program in January that increases daily pay for low- and moderate-income criminal trial jurors.Read More
City launches new tool for drivers grappling with traffic court debt
San Francisco drivers struggling financially and unable to pay traffic tickets can now ask the court to reduce payments by using the new MyCitations online tool, city officials announced...Read More
SF offers struggling entertainment venues reprieve with waived fees, taxes
With most entertainment venues unable to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Treasurer José Cisneros announced Monday they will waive approximately $2.5 million in...Read More
Sheriff’s Department strikes deal with carrier to allow free jail calls
San Francisco officials announced that phone calls made from county jail will be free. The change is effective immediately. Mayor London Breed, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto and Treasurer José Cisnernos...Read More
San Francisco lays plans to help federal workers in future shutdowns
As President Donald Trump agreed to reopen the government, San Francisco is planning for future government shutdowns.Read More
SF considers eliminating library fines
San Francisco’s Public Library officials could soon decide to eliminate fines for overdue materials.Read More
SF eliminates $32 million in criminal court fees
San Francisco has eliminated $32 million in outstanding local court fees owed by individuals who left the criminal justice system.Read More
Uber, Lyft drivers urged to register as businesses
Nearly 37,000 people who work as drivers for ride-booking services in San Francisco will have to register as a business within 30 days.Read More