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Voters narrowly approve bond measure to save Piedmont Community Pool
A voter effort to save Piedmont’s community pool worked, final unofficial results from Tuesday’s election show. Measure UU narrowly passed with 68.8 percent of the vote, surpassing the needed...Read More
Updated SF proposition results show potential for shift on two measures
San Francisco voters were asked to consider six propositions Tuesday. How ballots were cast have a direct impact on The City’s affordable housing, services for disabled and aging residents,...Read More
Marin County voters consider taxes for fire protection, police, schools, Memorial Park
There are three local measures on the Marin County ballot in Tuesday’s election. San Anselmo’s Measure M is an annual tax of $98 per residential unit or per 1,500...Read More
Owners of Bay Area sushi boat restaurants plead guilty to tax crimes
The owners of several Bay Area sushi boat restaurants have pleaded guilty to tax crimes.Read More
Oakland considering soda tax for Nov. ballot
Members of the Oakland City Council are asking voters to approve a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying it will improve citizens' health and bring in new revenue.Read More
Supes make plans for Super Bowl tax dollars
Supervisor Scott Wiener introduced a resolution that would direct tax revenue toward supportive housing optionsRead More
Pot club owner indicted on fraud charges
Santa Clara pot club owner indicted Thursday on fraud charges.Read More
Al Davis estate owes millions in taxes
An appeals court ruled that the estate and widow of the late Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis are liable for about $2.5 million in taxes.Read More
AC Transit pledges largest-ever service boost
AC Transit announced Thursday that bus service will increase by up to 14 percent in June.Read More
Contra Costa eyes sales tax bump
Contra Costa County supervisors on Tuesday agreed to lay the groundwork for a measure to increase the county’s transportation sales tax next year. The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted...Read More
Farrell floats parks tax for June ballot
Supervisor Mark Farrell announced plans to introduce a measure on the June 2016 ballot creating a dedicated source of revenue for city parks.Read More
Court denies tax deductions for pot dispensaries
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a San Francisco medical marijuana dispensary can't deduct business expenses for sales of the drug.Read More
SF property values balloon to $191 billion
San Francisco's already pricey real estate got even more expensive in the past year, with property values increasing by $11.7 billion.Read More
Supreme Court affirms Affordable Care Act
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal government can continue subsidizing health care insurance under the Affordable Care Act.Read More
Tax preparer worker gets prison for million-dollar fraud
Tax preparer Valorie Shaw claimed more than $983,000 in tax refunds in 2011 and 2012 using personal information from clients without their knowledge.Read More
Stinson Beach voters reject flood tax
Voters in the Stinson Beach flood control zone have rejected a special 20-year tax for flood mitigation measures.Read More
Soda tax inches toward San Francisco ballot
CITY HALL — A "soda tax" tax may splash into The City thanks to an impending ballot measure.Read More
Richmond aims tax at sugary drinks
If voters agree, Richmond will become the first city in California to put a tax on “sweetened beverages” including sodas and energy drinks.Read More