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Sideshows, stunting dirtbikers targeted for enforcement in San Francisco
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is proposing new laws to combat an ongoing issue in the city: vehicle sideshows. Breed last month announced a proposal of new laws to...Read More
After years of mounting deaths, SF police unfurl ‘wave’ of traffic enforcement
Known hotspots for traffic collisions and injuries will be targeted for enforcement.Read 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
Proposal to require mayor’s approval for changes to Muni fares, parking fees withdrawn
Sponsor Ahsha Safai withdrew the charter amendment after a plan to extend parking meters to nights and weekends was shelved.Read More
Ban right turns on red in San Francisco, urges District 5 supervisor
An online campaign in support of a citywide no right on red policy has gathered more than 4,500 signatures.Read More
Supes approve Lydia So, latest Breed appointee, to SFMTA board
A seat on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s governing body has been filled after being vacant for nearly a year. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously...Read More
Peskin: Slow down Sunday parking meter plan to protect small businesses
Paid street parking on weeknights and Sundays could stall San Francisco's economic recovery, says the Board of Supervisors president.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
Pacific Islander Heritage District proposed spanning Visitacion Valley, Sunnydale neighborhoods
San Francisco Board of Supervisors President Shamann Walton announced a resolution to create the new district spanning Visitacion Valley and Sunnydale.Read More
Vaccine supply runs dry as WHO declares monkeypox ‘public health emergency’
WHO declares monkeypox an international “public health emergency” as San Francisco sees vaccine supply run dry.Read More
Monkeypox vaccine supply fails to meet San Francisco demand
San Francisco’s monkeypox vaccine supply is running dry. San Francisco General Hospital administered its last 50 doses Wednesday.Read More
Prop. A loss to have ‘cascading impact’ on transit projects
The SFMTA is reckoning with the Prop. A defeat, and how the loss of funding will impact a whole host of planned projects.Read More
Supervisors call for transparency, town hall after every traffic fatality
Two San Francisco supervisors are calling for public and transparent town hall meetings after every traffic fatality.Read More
SF election dust settles with most ballots counted, voters deal mayor mixed hand
Most recent election results are a mixed bag for San Francisco’s mayor. Breed will replace the DA, but takes an L on her infrastructure bill.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
Ballot measure in works for vital San Francisco library funding
A ballot measure proposal is in the works that would let voters choose to renew the primary funding source for San Francisco libraries. Read More
SF voters may be asked to renew half-cent transportation sales tax
San Francisco voters could again be asked to renew the half-cent transportation sales tax to fund transit and street safety improvements.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
From progressive to police spokesperson: Matt Dorsey fills D6 supervisor seat
Mayor London Breed appointed police spokesperson Matt Dorsey to fill the District 6 supervisor seat, eliciting mixed resident reactions.Read More
Advocates celebrate as Breed officially signs car-free JFK Drive into law
Mayor London Breed sat outside under the sun Saturday to formally sign legislation that keeps cars off a 1.5-mile stretch of JFK Drive.Read More