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Officials say Muni fare hikes necessary to avoid service cuts, lay offs
Despite efforts from community organizations and members of the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Muni riders will see fares increase as early as Nov. 1. The San Francisco Municipal...Read More
SF Slow Streets program to prioritize pedestrians, physical distancing
Following in Oakland’s footsteps, San Francisco finally heeded calls from advocates to launch a Slow Streets Program that will give residents extra space to physically distance themselves when outside...Read More
Muni restores limited service for essential trips only
San Francisco transit officials will begin the slow process of reestablishing some Muni routes after the transit agency made the decision on April 8 to cut service by nearly...Read More
SFBay Covid-19 update: Newsom creates economic task force, Bay Area counties require face coverings
Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday announced a task force that will lead the state out of an economic recession,Read More
Face coverings ordered in San Francisco starting next Wednesday
The City will begin enforcement of the new public health order on Wednesday, April 22 at 8 a.m. Read More
Breed nominates LGBTQ, safe streets advocate to serve on transit agency board
Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that she nominated LGBTQ and bike safety advocate Jane Natoli to serve on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Board of Directors. Natoli currently...Read More
Supes’ unanimous vote pushes city for 8,000 hotel rooms, prioritizes homeless
San Francisco has less than two weeks to find thousands of additional hotel rooms to shelter the homeless and frontline city workers amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The decision was...Read More
A quiet year in SF: Pride, 420 festivals canceled out of caution
Two of The City’s landmark festivals have been officially canceled in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic: San Francisco Pride and 420 at Hippie Hill. SF Pride organizers announced...Read More
Covid 19 update: Bay Area cases surpass 5,000, Trump versus governors showdown looms
President Donald Trump made it clear Monday that he believes it is in his own “total” power to decide when states will reopen from Covid-19 shutdowns. The president said...Read More
SF shuts down illegal nightclub operation during Covid-19 pandemic
San Francisco police and the City Attorney’s Office have shut down a nightclub that was operating illegally while a public health order is in effect prohibiting all gatherings. City...Read More
Oakland Slow Streets program kicks off Saturday
Oakland officials Saturday rolled out a pilot program to give residents in some neighborhoods more room for social distancing when going out for a walk, bike ride or jog....Read More
SF police make third arrest in Chinatown strong-arm robbery
San Francisco police said the three suspects involved lifted a 56-year-old San Francisco man off his feet and threw him to the ground.Read More
Covid-19 update: SF houses domestic violence victims, judge orders four ICE detainees released, seventh patient dies from Hayward facility
Since Wednesday evening, an additional 1,774 people have died in the U.S. of complications related to Covid-19. In California, that number rose by nearly 50 in the same time...Read More
Supes push for 8,000 hotel rooms in emergency ordinance
San Francisco supervisors Tuesday moved to introduce an emergency ordinance that would require The City to procure more than 8,000 hotel rooms to house unsheltered individuals who remain on...Read More
Transit agency prioritizes essential workers, low-income neighborhoods in reduced bus service
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency announced Monday which bus routes will continue running this week. The information comes on the heels of a Sunday announcement that the agency...Read More
SFBay Covid-19 update: Muni to trim more service, Laguna Honda cases grow to 14
San Francisco transit officials made a major announcement Sunday afternoon that will lead to more reduced Muni service.Read More
SF homeless shelter resident tests positive for Covid-19
San Francisco officials confirmed Thursday that a resident at one of The City’s navigation centers has tested positive for Covid-19. Officials with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Services,...Read More
SFBay Covid-19 update: Event center becomes hospital, state schools likely shuttered rest of school year
Bay Area activists joined a national digital rally Wednesday calling for local, state and federal officials to hold back rent, mortgage and utility payments amid the recent novel coronavirus,...Read More
San Francisco forecasts grim economic future due to Covid-19
San Francisco is facing a dire economic situation from the Covid-19 pandemic and faces projected revenue shortfalls.Read More
Bay Area coronavirus update: Likely ‘outbreak’ locks down Laguna Honda, San Mateo closes parks
Laguna Honda Hospital has been hit with Covid-19 after six staff members and one patient were infected.Read More