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Board moves forward proposal to increase single-use bag fee
The cost of a plastic checkout bag from San Francisco stores could soon rise from 10 cents to 25 cents in an effort to encourage customers to bring their...Read More
Concord fails to prepare for ripple of Bay Area housing crisis
In the chaotic environment of the Bay Area’s ongoing housing crisis, few suburban cities personify the region’s rent woes more clearly than Concord, where tenant groups say political leaders...Read More
Bill introduced to make Election Day state holiday
Assemblyman Evan Low, D-Campbell, on Wednesday reintroduced a bill in the California State Legislature to make Election Day a state holiday.Read More
SFUSD graduation rates on the rise
More students in San Francisco are graduating San Francisco Unified School District officials announced Thursday.Read More
Oakland approves electric scooter regulations
The Oakland City Council formally approved an ordinance Monday establishing regulations and requiring permits for shared dockless electric scooters, in light of frequent complaints of reckless riders and scooters...Read More
BART to offer free Clipper cards to low-income riders
Before a 50-cent surcharge on paper tickets takes effect, BART is offering some relief.Read More
Comcast offers $10 Internet for SF seniors
San Francisco city officials gathered with Comcast executives and senior citizens Wednesday to launch a new affordable Internet plan aimed at decreasing isolation.Read More
Free Muni launches for seniors, disabled
Low- and moderate-income seniors and people with disabilities can now ride public transit for free.Read More
Seniors, disabled win fight for free Muni
Lower income seniors and people with disabilities will soon join youth in riding Muni for free.Read More
Muni considers free rides for seniors, disabled
In hopes of making The City more affordable, Mayor Ed Lee called for free Muni passes for its most vulnerable riders.Read More
Thousands may be eligible for discounted power
New guidelines can shave an average of $50 off your monthly gas and electric bill.Read More
Free Muni for low-income youth, finally
After two long years and numerous road blocks, SFMTA approved a pilot program to provide free rides to low-income youth. Read More
Free Muni rides hit funding pothole
A proposal for low-income youth to ride Muni for free sounded great — but not to those who would foot the bill.Read More