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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
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
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
Fifth Street Nursery will turn littered ground to fertile space for 1,000 trees
A parcel of land in San Francisco commonly littered with trash will soon be transformed into fertile ground for 1,000 trees.Read More
Fisherman’s Wharf gets new look with completion of Jefferson Streetscape Project
San Francisco completed the $16.3 million Jefferson Streetscape Project at Fisherman’s Wharf in an effort to make the popular destination more inviting for both tourists and locals. The project...Read More
Second half of Taraval Street improvements scheduled for early 2022
Construction crews will hit the pavement again on San Francisco’s Taraval Street.Read More
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 Thursday. Short was appointed...Read More
Haight Street improvements increase safety, preserve neighborhood feel
San Francisco leaders and merchants along Haight Street Wednesday morning celebrated completion of pedestrian improvements, new streetlights and expanded bus transit stops as part of the Upper Haight Transit...Read More
SFMTA completes first half of transit improvements on Taraval Street
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency recently completed the first of two phases in the L Taravel Improvement Project, including new rail track, overhead wire lines and concrete boarding...Read More
New initiative urges residents to help San Francisco ‘shine’
San Francisco’s new “Shine On SF” initiative is not just about reinvigorating civic pride in thought — it urges participation to keep city streets and public spaces clean. The...Read More
Second Recology executive charged in San Francisco bribery scandal
If convicted of bribery, John Francis Porter could face up to 10 years in prison.Read More
Officials prematurely celebrate Second Street project completion
San Francisco officials Thursday celebrated completion of a more than three-year improvement project in the South of Market neighborhood, but the celebration is a little premature. When the work...Read More
Mayor proposes legislation to make Shared Spaces program permanent
After nearly a year of Covid-19 restrictions, seeing patrons dine out on San Francisco streets has become a familiar scene. City officials are now looking to give businesses a...Read More
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 million to overcharged customers,...Read More
SFMTA approves Better Market Street changes despite redesign controversy
After hours of debate and public comment, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors Tuesday voted 5-2 to approve a number of traffic changes related to the...Read More
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 resignation comes as her...Read More
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 officials Friday afternoon has...Read More
Supes push mayor to deploy more 24-hour street bathrooms, eye land for Safe Sleeping Sites
San Francisco officials have deployed more 24-hour bathrooms and handwashing stations out to streets to help meet sanitation needs during Covid-19. Mayor London Breed made the announcement Tuesday afternoon...Read More
Officials offer apology for woman killed by DPW truck, continue investigation
San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin and community leaders placed flowers at the intersection of Geary and Taylor streets Wednesday afternoon where a woman was fatally struck by a motorist...Read More
Mohammed Nuru resigns as DPW director under heat of corruption allegations
Embattled San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru officially resigned from his position Monday, city officials said. Nuru, 57, submitted his resignation to City Administrator Naomi Kelly Monday. Former...Read More