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Iconic Fairmont Hotel abruptly closes Friday, files for Chapter 11
The landmark Fairmont Hotel, located in the heart of downtown San Jose’s cultural and entertainment district, is temporarily closing, it was announced Friday. FMT SJ LLC, the operator of...Read More
UC Berkeley institution serving Black, Indigenous students faces closure. More ethnic, social centers could soon follow.
"ISSI is a critical part of the legacy of anti-racist research and practice on campus, and to close it down now sends the wrong message."Read More
Walnut Creek slashes arts jobs in 2020-2021 budget, meeting renews calls for police reform
A 2020-2021 Walnut Creek general fund operating budget of about $79 million, down almost $12 million from last year and more than $12 million less than what was originally...Read More
Revised SFMTA budget ditches plan to expand Free Muni for Youth program
San Francisco transit officials have halted plans to extend its Free Muni for Youth program to all city youth due a budget crisis at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation...Read More
Pleasant Hill breaks from budget norms as city contends with Covid-19 revenue loss
The Pleasant Hill City Council, which generally approves city budgets two years at a time, is poised to pass a one-year budget in light of the financial uncertainties presented...Read More
Officials say Muni fare hikes necessary to avoid service cuts, lay offs
Despite efforts from community organizations and members of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Muni riders will see fares increase as early as Nov. 1. The San Francisco Municipal...Read More