Jerold Chinn

Government

Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance that aims to overhaul the mental health system and substance abuse system, and the way ...

By Jerold Chinn13 hours ago0

News

Patricia’s Green becomes permanent safe haven for pedestrians, cyclists

The area around Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley is officially closed off to vehicular traffic as of Monday morning, turning a successful pilot ...

By Jerold Chinn22 hours ago0

History

Plaque honoring Rosa Parks installed proudly at front of Muni bus 8955

Civil rights activist Rosa Parks was honored Thursday by city and transit officials with a plaque inside Muni bus number 8955. Thursday marked the ...

By Jerold Chinn5 days ago0

Environment

Officials hope locking recycling bins will reduce Tenderloin street trash

District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney and Recology officials Wednesday morning announced a pilot project designed to keep trash inside blue recycling bins and ...

By Jerold Chinn6 days ago0

Business

Despite cost dispute, agency approves $9 million Chinatown station plaza change order

San Francisco transit officials approved a routine change order to the Central Subway Project that will enable construction of a public plaza at ...

By Jerold Chinn7 days ago0

Government

Haney announces weekly washing schedule for Tenderloin sidewalks

People who walk around San Francisco’s Tenderloin will soon be treated to cleaner sidewalks. District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney and members of the Tenderloin ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 4, 20190

Business

City officials encourage residents to stay local, shop small

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman were in the Castro Wednesday morning to remind the public to shop local as ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 29, 20190

Crime

Police make arrest in Potrero Hill fatal collision

San Francisco police have arrested a person in connection with a fatal collision that occurred the morning of Nov. 2.

By Jerold ChinnNovember 27, 20190

San Francisco

J-Church improvements, like the line itself, have been slow to arrive

An idea to switch back the J-Church at Market Street has been floated by at least one transit official.

By Jerold ChinnNovember 23, 20190

Entertainment

San Francisco rings in ice skating season at Civic Center

It’s time to lace up the ice skates. San Francisco city officials opened the T-Mobile Winter Park at Civic Center Plaza Friday morning. Four-time ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 22, 20190

Election

Supes propose tax on commercial landlords with vacant properties

San Francisco voters on March 3 will decide whether to tax landlords who keep commercial properties vacant as a way to deal with ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 22, 20190

Business

Traffic changes planned at Page, Haight streets pit safety advocates against merchants

A stretch of Page Street from Webster Street to Octavia Boulevard is about to get a makeover in an effort to prevent motorists ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 21, 20190

Government

Approved resolution speeds up SF firefighting water system expansion timeline

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a resolution to declare a state of urgency that will allow expansion of The City’s Emergency ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 21, 20190

Labor

Transit agency steps up hiring, training to address operator shortage

Frustrated Muni riders forced to wait long periods of time for buses and trains will be happy to hear that Muni’s bus operator ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 20, 20191

News

Incoming director helps direct stranded passengers in three-hour Muni delay

San Francisco Muni subway riders were left struggling to get to their destinations Monday morning as the subway equipment problem persisted for nearly ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 19, 20190

News

Transit officials vow to double bike rack installations citywide

San Francisco transit officials are promising to double efforts to install more bike racks citywide. On Monday at a press event, city officials installed ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 19, 20193

News

San Francisco remembers those injured, killed in traffic collisions

San Francisco has had a devastating year in terms of traffic fatalities, and the year is not yet over. So far in 2019, 26 ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 18, 20190

News

Tumlin to tackle transit agency challenges with dedication, ‘passion’

Jeffrey Tumlin accepted the job of leading San Francisco’s transit agency with an awareness of the challenges ahead. As the next permanent director ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 14, 20190

Government

Late Mayor Ed Lee memorialized at SFO departures hall

San Francisco city and airport officials honored the late Mayor Ed Lee Wednesday with the dedication of the San Francisco International Airport departures ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 13, 20190

Crime

City officials, seniors condemn brutal Chinatown attacks

San Francisco Mayor London Breed joined city officials, including District Attorney-elect Chesa Boudin, to condemn the violent attack on three seniors at a ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 13, 20190

News

SF mayor appoints new transit agency director to tackle Muni challenges

Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday morning that Jeffrey Tumlin has been selected to lead the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency after a months-long ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 13, 20190

Government

Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF

The San Francisco mayor and supervisors announced Tuesday they will move forward with Mental Health SF, with some tweaks, which will reform The ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 12, 20190

Election

Dean Preston to bring ‘new vision’ to City Hall as District 5 supe

Things are about to get interesting on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. In the closely contested District 5 race, Democratic socialist and tenants’ ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 10, 20190

Election

Boudin takes the win in SF district attorney’s race

Former public defender Chesa Boudin has officially won the contentious race against Interim District Attorney Suzy Loftus and will become the The City’s ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 9, 20190

Election

Boudin edges past Loftus in dramatic DA’s race

The plot thickens Friday over who will become San Francisco’s next district attorney. Chesa Boudin, the criminal justice reformer candidate, has pushed Breed-appointed ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 8, 20190

Government

Van Ness construction crew strikes water main to City Hall

San Francisco City Hall lost water service Friday afternoon. Building management reported in an email to City Hall employees that construction crews working on ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 8, 20190

Election

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, ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 8, 20190

Election

SF district attorney’s race tightens, Loftus lead shrinks to 879 votes

The lead for San Francisco’s Interim District Attorney Suzy Loftus in the district attorney’s race has shrunk significantly in the last 24 hours. ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 7, 20190

Green

Transit agency approves pilot contracts to test electric buses

Electric buses will soon be put to the test on San Francisco city streets as part of an effort to implement an all-electric ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 6, 20190

Election

SF district attorney, District 5 supe races neck and neck

Chesa Boudin looks like he’s celebrating Tuesday. Although San Francisco’s progressive candidate for district attorney is leading with less than 2,000 votes, he ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 6, 20190

Election

San Francisco Mayor London Breed wins her first full-term race

San Francisco Mayor London Breed looks like she’s coasted to a victory for her first four-year full term. According to a 10:56 p.m. update, ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 5, 20190

Election

Police association draws wide criticism for ‘ugly, hateful’ Boudin attack ads

San Francisco officials and supporters of district attorney hopeful Chesa Boudin are denouncing TV and mailer attacks led by the San Francisco Police ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 4, 20191

Crime

Loftus tackles auto break-ins as interim district attorney

On the campaign trail, Suzy Loftus is promising to “stop the car break-in epidemic” in San Francisco. As Mayor London Breed’s interim district ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 2, 20190

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Election

Supes near deal with mayor over dueling mental health ballot measures

Hillary Ronen and Matt Haney say they are close to reaching a deal with Mayor London Breed.

By Jerold ChinnNovember 1, 20190

Government

Haney wins affordable housing fight, more than doubles developer fees

Increasing The City’s affordable housing was one of Matt Haney’s top priorities when he campaigned to represent District 6. He’s making bold moves ...

By Jerold ChinnOctober 31, 20190

Election

Supe amendment would curb ‘political favoritism’ in mayoral appointments

San Francisco Mayor London Breed stirred up controversy when she appointed Suzy Loftus to serve as the interim district attorney. As a candidate ...

By Jerold ChinnOctober 30, 20190

Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF

Patricia’s Green becomes permanent safe haven for pedestrians, cyclists

Plaque honoring Rosa Parks installed proudly at front of Muni bus 8955

Officials hope locking recycling bins will reduce Tenderloin street trash

Despite cost dispute, agency approves $9 million Chinatown station plaza change order

Haney announces weekly washing schedule for Tenderloin sidewalks

City officials encourage residents to stay local, shop small

Police make arrest in Potrero Hill fatal collision

J-Church improvements, like the line itself, have been slow to arrive

San Francisco rings in ice skating season at Civic Center

Supes propose tax on commercial landlords with vacant properties

Traffic changes planned at Page, Haight streets pit safety advocates against merchants

Approved resolution speeds up SF firefighting water system expansion timeline

Transit agency steps up hiring, training to address operator shortage

Incoming director helps direct stranded passengers in three-hour Muni delay

Transit officials vow to double bike rack installations citywide

San Francisco remembers those injured, killed in traffic collisions

Tumlin to tackle transit agency challenges with dedication, ‘passion’

Late Mayor Ed Lee memorialized at SFO departures hall

City officials, seniors condemn brutal Chinatown attacks

SF mayor appoints new transit agency director to tackle Muni challenges

Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF

Dean Preston to bring ‘new vision’ to City Hall as District 5 supe

Boudin takes the win in SF district attorney’s race

Boudin edges past Loftus in dramatic DA’s race

Van Ness construction crew strikes water main to City Hall

Updated SF proposition results show potential for shift on two measures

SF district attorney’s race tightens, Loftus lead shrinks to 879 votes

Transit agency approves pilot contracts to test electric buses

SF district attorney, District 5 supe races neck and neck

San Francisco Mayor London Breed wins her first full-term race

Police association draws wide criticism for ‘ugly, hateful’ Boudin attack ads

Loftus tackles auto break-ins as interim district attorney

Supes near deal with mayor over dueling mental health ballot measures

Haney wins affordable housing fight, more than doubles developer fees

Supe amendment would curb ‘political favoritism’ in mayoral appointments

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