Phil Ting

Facing uncertain future, Bay Area agencies, advocates kick off Transit Month

Staggering budget deficits and challenges with public safety loom over Transit Month events.

8 months ago

Leaders have high hopes for Chinatown revitalization with new arts center

City leaders came out Thursday to celebrate the opening of Edge on the Square, a new arts and media center…

2 years ago

‘Freedom to Walk’ act would decriminalize jaywalking when road is clear

jaywalking, pedestrians, pedestrian safety, traffic safety, front, Phil Ting, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, Rio Scharf,

2 years ago

Community Youth Center breaks ground on Richmond District hub

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco broke ground Wednesday on a Richmond District community hub that will help the…

2 years ago

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.

3 years ago

Ting secures state funding to upgrade Japantown Buchanan Mall

San Francisco’s Japantown Buchanan Mall is getting $5 million in state funding for repairs and upgrades that will revitalize the…

3 years ago

Lawmaker secures state funding for new Chinatown arts, media center

Assemblymember Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, on Thursday announced he was able to secure $26.5 million in state funding for a…

3 years ago

Phil Ting wants to decriminalize jaywalking across state

Assemblyman Phil Ting is seeking to decriminalize jaywalking in California with the introduction of Assembly Bill 1238, The Freedom to…

3 years ago

Political leaders join rallying call to ‘stamp out hate’ against Asian communities

"This is something, a phenomenon, that stretches back to the founding of this state.”

3 years ago

New Stop AAPI Hate report reflects ongoing anti-Asian discrimination

The Stop AAPI Hate reporting center released a new report Tuesday documenting nearly 1,000 additional incidents of hate and violence…

3 years ago

‘Stop AAPI Hate’ tracking project gets $1.4 million state funding boost

Organizations tracking anti-Asian violence and racism since the Covid-19 pandemic began last March received a $1.4 million funding boost with…

3 years ago

Lowell High School admissions policy debate draws tense moments

School officials Tuesday night heard from opponents and supporters of a controversial proposal to temporarily change admission requirements at one…

4 years ago

Legislators fight hospital closure amid coronavirus spread, rising homeless patient needs

A group of state legislators on Thursday called on Verity Health Systems to reverse its decision to close Seton Medical…

4 years ago

SF County extends diaper assistance to CalFresh recipients

San Francisco families who receive CalFresh food assistance could be eligible to get a free monthly supply of diapers starting…

4 years ago

Newsom puts brakes on Lombard Street reservations, fee system bill

The plan to establish a reservation and fee program for San Francisco's most famous and visited crooked street hit a…

5 years ago

Building on local success, California launches first statewide mental health hotline

California launched its first statewide mental health phone line on Monday for callers seeking to talk with someone about their…

5 years ago

Lombard Street toll plan gets assist from state lawmakers

Drivers could soon have to make a reservation and pay a fee to drive down the distinctive sharp turns of…

5 years ago

Cow Palace bans gun shows, moves forward on retail and housing

The Board of Directors for the Cow Palace Arena and Event Center in Daly City announced Tuesday they have voted…

5 years ago

SF proposes reservation, fee system to curb Lombard Street congestion

Tourists who want to zigzag around San Francisco’s iconic crooked street may soon have to make a reservation and pay…

5 years ago

After stinging scandal, suite of college admission reforms proposed in California

California lawmakers are proposing a sweep of changes they say will ensure the admission process is fair.

5 years ago

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