low-income

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago

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…

6 years ago

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.

7 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Free Muni launches for seniors, disabled

Low- and moderate-income seniors and people with disabilities can now ride public transit for free.

9 years ago

Seniors, disabled win fight for free Muni

Lower income seniors and people with disabilities will soon join youth in riding Muni for free.

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

Thousands may be eligible for discounted power

New guidelines can shave an average of $50 off your monthly gas and electric bill.

11 years ago

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.

11 years ago

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…

12 years ago

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