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L-Taraval reconnects western neighborhoods with refreshed rail service
Merchants, officials and transit riders celebrate the return of Muni Metro service along Taraval.Read More
‘Watered-down’ West Portal traffic changes approved months after fatal crash
Suite of changes including Muni-only lanes and turn restrictions are labeled 'disappointing' by safety advocates.Read More
West Portal driver charged in crash death of family at bus shelter
Mary Fong Lau, 78, exhibited 'gross negligence' and excessive speed, the DA allegesRead More
Taraval merchants seek relief as marathon street project drags into third year
Reporting from THE PARKSIDE Business owners on Taraval Street in the Parkside neighborhood are fuming over a transit and underground utilities project that has caused merchants to worry about...Read More
Cameras on parking enforcement vehicles could ding drivers who park in bike lanes
A bill in the State Assembly would authorize photo enforcement of bike lane parking violators.Read More
Lake Merced vehicle dwellers face ouster as traffic safety project erases parking spaces
Protected bike lanes and more visible crosswalks are planned to improve safety along this dangerous corridor.Read More
Free graffiti cleanup pilot program in San Francisco could save property owners thousands in fines
Instead of costly fines that could run thousands, The City is offering to paint over graffiti for property owners at no cost.Read More
Traffic deaths in San Francisco rise as citations plummet
San Francisco traffic fatalities in 2022 are outpacing deaths in 2021, as citations for traffic violations fall to their lowest level in three years. Read More
San Francisco to resurface 500 city blocks
San Francisco officials have announced a $77.2 million plan to repave 500 city blocks in the coming year.Read More
City leaders join fight to keep Laguna Honda doors open
The battle to save Laguna Honda Hospital wages on, with city leaders vowing to do whatever’s necessary to keep the doors open.Read More
Supes mull plan to help property owners clean graffiti
Supes are mulling a proposal to provide free DPW help to clean up graffiti on business and residential property in commercial corridors.Read More
First 20 mph speed limit sign goes up on Ocean Avenue corridor
San Francisco drivers beware: The first Ocean Avenue corridor 20 mph speed limit sign was installed Thursday morning.Read More
San Francisco targets fossil fuel-powered landscaping tools for extinction
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‘Entrenched web of corruption’ for building permits, inspections prompts suite of reforms
A wave of fraud in the Department of Building Inspection will bring a suite of reforms before #SanFrancisco voters in 2022.Read More
San Francisco remembers lives lost in traffic collisions over past year
Hannah Ege’s husband went out for a jog in February, but never made it home. Sheria Musoka was just 26 years old when a driver, who was allegedly speeding,...Read More
Advocates rally to keep vehicles off eroding Great Highway
Families, bicyclists and pedestrians rallied Sunday morning along the Great Highway in opposition to Monday’s reopening of the roadway to weekday vehicle traffic. City officials prohibited vehicles on the...Read More
Great Highway to reopen to cars on weekdays
Vehicles can again drive on the Great Highway Monday through Friday until noon. But weekends still belong to pedestrians and cyclists.Read More
Breed announces $2 million budget allocation to make Muni free for all youth
After vowing to veto a supervisor-approved ordinance and funding request for a three-month free Muni-for-all pilot, Mayor London Breed publicly indicated budget support for a one-year program that would...Read More
Breed proposes $6 million budget allocation for women’s job training, childcare tuition credits
San Francisco Mayor London Breed Wednesday teased another piece of her upcoming budget proposal with the announcement of a new initiative to support women and children in meaningful ways....Read More
Mayor plans to veto free Muni pilot program despite supervisor approval
A pilot plan to offer free Muni rides in San Francisco this summer was approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, but Mayor London Breed quickly doused enthusiasm with...Read More