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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
First passengers crowd onto Central Subway trains in major Muni milestone
Testing on weekends until Jan. 1, the Central Subway will soon directly link Chinatown with southern San Francisco neighborhoods. Read More
Sunset community calls for return of 7X-Noriega express service
Sunset District community members and its supervisor are calling on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency for the return of the 7X-Noriega express bus more than two years after...Read More
San Francisco moves toward transit shelter makeover with less trash, less glass
The SFMTA is also working on a “refresh plan” where each Muni transit shelter will be assessed with a score based on its condition.Read More
As ‘Transit Month’ concludes, focus shifts toward funding with Prop. L push
Protestors halted Mayor London Breed's F-Market streetcar to shine light on continued traffic fatalities in San Francisco.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
After decades of planning, construction, and delays, Central Subway to ‘soft open’ Nov. 19
The soft opening will debut with free weekend-only shuttle service serving just the new stations.Read More
SF declares local health emergency as monkeypox cases climb
San Francisco officials are declaring monkeypox a local public health emergency as cases climb and vaccine supply remains low. 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
Station fire delays Central Subway completion
The impact of last month’s Yerba Buena/Moscone station fire is yet another delay for the Central Subway completion. Read More
Community groups demand feds fix ‘woefully inadequate’ monkeypox response
San Francisco is set to receive a little more than 4,000 monkeypox vaccine doses this week, which is “woefully inadequate” to meet demand.Read More
Presidio Tunnel Tops park marries playtime, beauty for kids of all ages
Now open to the public, the Presidio Tunnel Tops park is a stunning space for young and old to play, relax, indulge and learn.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
Restoring Muni service: Long road nears end as riders, advocates cheer route returns
Despite jabs between the SFMTA and some frustrated supervisors, Saturday was all celebration as riders welcomed back vital routes.Read More
Muni inches back to pre-pandemic service with several route returns
The 21-Hayes is among several Muni routes resuming operation Saturday as the transit agency inches back to pre-pandemic service.Read More
Pressure on as mayor taps former prosecutor, recall supporter as new DA
Amid criticism, Mayor London Breed selected recall supporter Brooke Jenkins to replace Chesa Boudin as DA. Now, the pressure is on. Read More
Traffic deaths in San Francisco rise as citations plummet
San Francisco traffic fatalities in 2022 are outpacing deaths in 2021, as citations for traffic violations fall to their lowest level in three years. Read More
SFMTA eyes October for long-delayed Central Subway debut
San Francisco transit officials offered a glimpse at what Central Subway service could look like when the nearly $1.6 billion upgrade debuts in the fall.Read More
San Francisco police arrest fellow officer suspected of fraud
An active San Francisco police officer was arrested last week on suspicion of making fraudulent claims and impersonating a sergeant.Read More
No known threats to SF Pride weekend events, chief says
San Francisco’s police chief assures people there are no known threats to this weekend’s Pride festivities.Read More