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SF voters show support for all five propositions
San Francisco voters Tuesday were asked to consider five propositions. As of Wednesday afternoon, it appears all five safely passed. Read More
San Francisco to test locally for coronavirus, expects first case ‘very soon’
San Francisco officials Monday are taking steps to prepare for the inevitable spread of the novel coronavirus.Read More
Supes approve navigation center lease, require victim data from police
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors took up two substantial issues at their Tuesday meeting: lease approval for a new navigation center and victim data reporting. Supervisors Tuesday approved...Read More
Erring on side of caution, SF steps up emergency coronavirus preparation
Although there have been no confirmed 2019 novel coronavirus cases, known as COVID-19, in San Francisco, The City is taking steps to prepare for the potential, officials said at...Read More
SF eyes quick-build program to tackle areas known to slow down Muni bus lines
Following success of San Francisco’s “quick-build” program for recent bike and pedestrian safety improvements, Muni officials are looking to utilize the program to improve speed and reliability on bus...Read More
Navigation center bill goes back to committee vote with amended compromises
“I believe with my amendments we can pass legislation that is both bold and achievable.”Read More
Mayor discloses past relationship with, recent gift from former DPW director
San Francisco Mayor London Breed admitted Friday on the social media platform Medium that she had a prior relationship with former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru and received a...Read More
Lease agreement for SF’s first transitional age navigation center moves to full vote
San Francisco took another step Wednesday toward opening The City’s first navigation center for homeless transitional age youth between the ages of 18 and 24. The Board of Supervisors Budget...Read More
Supe calls for hold on fare increases despite transit agency deficit
As the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency plans to hold public hearings over its two-year budget, Supervisor Dean Preston is calling for the transit agency to hold off on...Read More
Investigators issue eight subpoenas related to alleged DPW scandal
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced Wednesday he has issued eight subpoenas for information involving the alleged public corruption scandal with former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru and...Read More
Bike safety advocates rally in support of Embarcadero quick-build improvements
Dozens of San Francisco bike safety advocates lined up as a human barrier along The Embarcadero Monday night to protect bicyclists from vehicles. The rally calling for a protected...Read More
Mohammed Nuru resigns as DPW director under heat of corruption allegations
Embattled San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru officially resigned from his position Monday, city officials said. Nuru, 57, submitted his resignation to City Administrator Naomi Kelly Monday. Former...Read More
Assemblyman pushes to simplify, standardize Bay Area transit systems
“Every day, hundreds of thousands of Bay Area residents experience a system that is fragmented and unreliable.”Read More
Transit agency eyes Embarcadero for quick-build safety improvements
Often crowded with tourists, commercial vehicles, bicyclists, pedicabs and pedestrians, San Francisco transit planners unveiled plans Tuesday to quickly build out a small portion of a longer-term plan to...Read More
Supes push forward on independent corruption investigation
San Francisco supervisors are not sitting back in the investigation of Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru over alleged public corruption charges. Supervisor Matt Haney introduced his motion Tuesday to...Read More
Officials implement fraud safeguards amid ongoing corruption investigation
As the San Francisco city attorney and controller continue their investigation of Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru for alleged bribery schemes, they have also implemented interim safeguards to prevent further...Read More
Proposal to transform PG&E to public entity strikes fear for employees
State Sen. Scott Wiener introduced legislation Monday to turn the bankrupt Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. into a publicly-owned utility company. Wiener announced the proposal Monday morning in front...Read More
Officials stress safety as city celebrates 49ers show in Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday in The City will come with extra security precautions to ensure people watching and celebrating the San Francisco 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup can do...Read More
Haney calls for independent investigation of public corruption charges
"We absolutely cannot rely on the executive branch of government in the City and County of San Francisco to investigate itself."Read More
Car-free Market Street makes every day ‘a beautiful day’ to walk, ride
A new era has officially begun on one of San Francisco’s busiest corridors, one transit officials say will increase safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, and improve Muni service along...Read More