Jerold Chinn

Government

Breed lifts San Francisco curfew beginning Thursday morning

San Francisco Mayor London Breed in a tweet Wednesday said she will lift The City’s curfew as of Thursday morning at 5 a.m. The ...

By Jerold ChinnJune 3, 20200

News

San Francisco curfew stretches into second night after mostly peaceful debut

A protest in San Francisco remained largely peaceful on Sunday night after a curfew took effect at 8 p.m.

By Jerold ChinnJune 1, 20200

News

Mayor, police chief issue Sunday curfew to curb late protest violence, destruction

San Francisco officials are warning people heading into The City that a repeat episode of the vandalism, looting and fires that occurred late ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 31, 20200

News

San Francisco imposes curfew after looting, vandalism mar day of peaceful protest

Thousands of people are taking part Saturday in a protest in downtown San Francisco against Monday's killing in Minneapolis by police of George ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 30, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: Worldwide cases top 6 million, counties consider looser restrictions

The number of Covid-19 cases has topped over 6 million, according to data from the John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center. The U.S. continues ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 30, 20200

Business

SF lays out roadmap to reopen businesses, orders face coverings outdoors

San Francisco Thursday released a reopening timeline by industry accompanied by a more strict order pertaining to face coverings. Dozens of counties across California, ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 28, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: U.S. hits grim death toll milestone, BART releases 15-point safety plan

The U.S. death toll related to Covid-19 reached six figures Wednesday, according to data reported by John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center. Here’s what’s ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 27, 20200

Business

San Francisco to soon let retail, restaurants use sidewalks, streets, parks

Some San Francisco businesses may soon be permitted to extend their outdoor retail space onto sidewalks and into streets. The City’s new Shared Spaces ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 26, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: Officials prepare for Memorial Day weekend crowds

The three-day Memorial Day weekend is here, but that does not mean the public should relax as Covid-19 is still prevalent in the ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 23, 20200

Coronavirus

City to permit summer camps, though ‘a lot has changed’

San Francisco summer camps will be allowed to open in June, but officials warn that camps will be different than in years past. Mayor ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 22, 20200

Coronavirus

Transit agency tackles recovery plan in six levels

San Francisco transit officials are in early stages of developing a recovery plan for Muni service.

By Jerold ChinnMay 22, 20200

Business

The Stud falls victim to Covid-19, will close doors by end of month

San Francisco’s oldest LGBTQ bar, The Stud, is closing its doors after 54 years in business. The owners said they no longer pay ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 21, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: Global cases near 5 million, Tesla drops lawsuit

All of the 50 states have begun easing stay-at-home restrictions, including California. Here in the Bay Area, counties this week have allowed many ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 20, 20200

Economy

Residents historically turn to City College in recession, supe turns to voters to fund struggling school

“We don't want to be in a position where we're turning students away.”

By Jerold ChinnMay 20, 20200

Coronavirus

Rec and Park to voluntarily provide location list for safe sleeping sites

San Francisco Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer said Monday that legislation requiring the Department of Recreation and Parks to compile a list of potential ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 19, 20200

Coronavirus

SF adds three Covid-19 testing sites in underserved neighborhoods

San Francisco officials Monday announced three new Covid-19 testing sites that combined will be able to conduct over 500 tests per day. The City ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 18, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: Bay Area prepares for partial reopening, SF-Marin Food Bank opens drive thru

Most retail stores will be allowed to reopen to provide allowed services under amended public health orders.

By Jerold ChinnMay 16, 20200

Coronavirus

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.

By Jerold ChinnMay 16, 20200

Coronavirus

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 14, 20200

Bay Area

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:

By Jerold ChinnMay 13, 20200

Business

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, ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 13, 20200

Government

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 12, 20200

Coronavirus

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 11, 20200

Coronavirus

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.

By Jerold ChinnMay 9, 20200

Bay Area

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 7, 20200

Bay Area

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 6, 20200

Coronavirus

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 6, 20200

Coronavirus

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 6, 20200

Coronavirus

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, ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 4, 20200

Coronavirus

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 4, 20200

Bay Area

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.

By Jerold ChinnMay 2, 20200

Coronavirus

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnMay 1, 20200

Bay Area

Covid-19 update: Counties ease up on limited outdoor activities, SF provides 29 RVs for homeless, state expands Farm to Table program

Public health officers of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties as well as the city of Berkeley ...

By Jerold ChinnApril 29, 20200

Bay Area

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 ...

By Jerold ChinnApril 29, 20200