Carla Short to head DPW as city looks for permanent director
Carla Short, head of the San Francisco Department of Public Works Bureau of Urban Forestry, will now lead DPW as interim director, city officials announced …
Ethics violations will cost Breed nearly $23,000 in fines
The fines reportedly stem from four violations she committed while in office, as both mayor and District 5 supervisor.
Charges allege ex-Public Works official concealed income from embroiled nonprofit
A former bureau manager for San Francisco’s Department of Public Works is facing several charges for allegedly failing to disclose more than a quarter million …
No charges in Mohammed Nuru attempted robbery case, DA says incident was a joke
The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office will not file attempted robbery charges against former Department of Public Works director Mohammed Nuru, a spokeswoman said on …
Contractors plead guilty in San Francisco City Hall bribery scandal
Two contractors on Thursday pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to bribe a San Francisco City Hall official, Acting U.S. Attorney Stephanie Hinds announced …
San Francisco to receive $1.7 million settlement in corruption case
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced the city has settled a civil lawsuit worth more than $1.7 million against Walter Wong — a business …
Second Recology executive charged in San Francisco bribery scandal
If convicted of bribery, John Francis Porter could face up to 10 years in prison.
Recology to refund overcharged customers nearly $95 million
As a result of the ongoing investigation into City Hall corruption, San Francisco’s trash and recycling collection company has agreed to pay out nearly $95 …
SF cuts contract ties with scandalized executives, companies
San Francisco suspended contract partnerships with five executives and seven companies due to alleged involvement with a City Hall scandal currently under investigation, City Attorney …
SF city administrator resigns amid City Hall corruption scandal
San Francisco City Administrator Naomi Kelly has submitted her resignation to Mayor London Breed and will step down from her post on Feb. 1. Her …
New charges in Nuru scandal accuse former Recology manager of bribery, money laundering
A former manager for San Francisco’s garbage collection agency Recology has been charged with bribery and money laundering for allegations of assisting embattled former Department …
San Francisco voters show wide support for new street cleaning department proposition
San Francisco voters are backing a measure to create a new department focused on keeping sidewalks and streets clean. The latest update provided by election …
Haney’s new sanitation department measure heads to November ballot
San Francisco voters will get the chance in November to decide if a new sanitation department will be established, or not. The Board of Supervisors …
Haney’s proposed ballot measure for new sanitation department moves to full board vote
Supervisor Matt Haney has been pushing for a November ballot measure that if passed would establish a new department and commission tasked with cleaning up …
City implements changes to stave off future Public Works contract corruption
The San Francisco Controller’s Office Monday released a number of sweeping recommendations to improve contracting procedures at the Department of Public Works as both city …
Breed calls for removal of long-time building department director
The San Francisco mayor is requesting that the Building Inspection Commission fire current Department of Building Inspection Director Tom Hui due to corruption allegations revealed …
Mayor discloses past relationship with, recent gift from former DPW director
San Francisco Mayor London Breed admitted Friday on the social media platform Medium that she had a prior relationship with former Public Works Director Mohammed …
Investigators issue eight subpoenas related to alleged DPW scandal
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced Wednesday he has issued eight subpoenas for information involving the alleged public corruption scandal with former Public Works …
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 charges. Supervisor Matt Haney introduced …
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, they have also implemented interim …