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San Francisco stretches ‘Slow Streets’ program into 13 new corridors
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is preparing a second phase of its Slow Streets program.Read More
Transit agency increases frequency on key lines, reinstates 9R-San Bruno route
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Thursday the return of the 9R-San Bruno line and increased frequency on other bus routes. The transit agency said on its website...Read More
Covid-19 update: CSUs plan online fall semester, Tesla submits safety plan to reopen, Memorial Day goes virtual
California State University Chancellor Timothy White announced Tuesday that Fall 2020 classes will be conducted online instead of in-person. White said in a statement: “This approach to virtual planning...Read More
City expands retail reopening plan as controller projects $1.7 billion deficit
San Francisco projects a $1.7 billion budget deficit over the next two fiscal years due to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, city officials announced Wednesday. City officials...Read More
Supes send message to transit agency board by ousting director
Supervisors say they are sending a message to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors by ousting Director Cristina Rubke. The board voted 6-5 Tuesday against Rubke’s...Read More
SF eyes hospitalizations as some businesses set to reopen next week
As San Francisco works toward partially reopening some businesses for pickup and delivery beginning next week, city health officials said they are keeping a close eye on Covid-19 hospitalization...Read More
Covid-19 Update: Global cases pass 4 million, Tesla sues Alameda county
The number of Covid-19 cases topped over 4 million cases worldwide Saturday.Read More
DMV reopens 25 offices Friday for limited, urgent service
The California Department of Motor Vehicles plans to reopen 25 field offices beginning Friday, officials announced. According to a Thursday announcement, Bay Area offices will open for limited services...Read More
Covid-19 Update: Nation celebrates nurses amid pandemic, city addresses Tenderloin streets, testing access expands
Wednesday marks National Nurses Day and this year’s observance is especially poignant. Nurses were honored today across the nation, state and Bay Area for the work they’re doing on...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
Safe Sleeping Sites can’t come soon enough as homeless encampments grow
San Francisco leaders have shown wide support for an initiative to create Safe Sleeping Sites in an effort to physically distance and provide services to homeless individuals living in...Read More
Breed threatens to close Dolores Park, reinstate street cleaning tickets
San Francisco officials have threatened to close Dolores Park if visitors do not abide by physical distancing guidelines. During a Monday Covid-19 press briefing, Mayor London Breed expressed...Read More
SF expands Covid-19 testing to all essential workers regardless of symptoms
San Francisco essential workers who must leave their homes during shelter orders will now have access to free Covid-19 testing regardless of symptoms or exposure. The increased access announced...Read More
Covid-19 update: Airlines mandate face coverings, remdesivir receives emergency authorization
Airline passengers will soon have to wear face coverings while traveling with major airlines as soon as Monday.Read More
SF extends Covid-19 testing to all skilled nursing facility residents, staff
Starting next week, San Francisco will begin testing all skilled nursing facility residents and staff. The City has 21 operating SNFs regulated under the state health department. The facilities...Read More
Covid-19 update: Counties ease up on limited outdoor activities, SF provides 29 RVs for homeless, state expands Farm to...
Public health officers of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties as well as the city of Berkeley extended shelter orders through May 31,...Read More
Revised shelter orders allow skate parks, garden centers, construction to resume
Public health officers in six Bay Area counties and the city of Berkeley jointly announced Wednesday the easing of some restrictions as stay-at-home orders extend through May 31. The...Read More
City shuts down vehicle traffic on two key park thoroughfares
After weeks of calls from bike and pedestrian advocates, San Francisco officials will finally cut off vehicle traffic on John F. Kennedy Drive in Golden Gate Park beginning Tuesday...Read More
Covid-19 Update: Warmer weather hits Bay Area, SF belts out Tony Bennett classic
Bay Area officials are reminding the public to stay at home despite the warmer weather.Read More
Mayor says SF ‘very likely’ to extend shelter order
“What that means is, you know, another few weeks or even a month of asking you all to comply and to remain at home and to continue to follow...Read More