Jerold Chinn

Crime

City attorney shuts down illegal Bayview nightclub amid criminal complaints

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced that an illegal nightclub Bayview was shut down Dec. 19. Herrera said the club operating in a ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 24, 20190

Crime

SF police warn of fake gold jewelry scam

San Francisco police are warning the public about a scam where suspects use fake gold jewelry pieces to swindle victims of their own ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 23, 20190

Housing

Update: Richmond District fire leaves one dead

San Francisco firefighters contained a two-alarm fire in the Richmond District Monday afternoon leaving one person dead, fire officials said. The blaze began around ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 23, 20190

News

Secure home for La Casa de las Madres is secure help for domestic violence victims

La Casa de las Madres has been helping domestic violence victims in San Francisco for years by providing a safe place to find support. ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 20, 20190

Government

On heels of Embarcadero SAFE opening, Haney renews call for more navigation centers

Supervisor Matt Haney has reintroduced a proposal that would require navigation centers in every San Francisco district. Haney advanced the legislation at Tuesday’s Board of ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 19, 20190

Environment

Supe proposes broad expansion to illegal dumping laws

San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton is tightening laws when it comes to illegal dumping on city streets. Department of Public Works officials told the Board ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 19, 20190

Government

Muni working group prioritizes hiring, train control upgrades

In order to meet the transit agency's hiring goals, the report recommends obtaining support from other city departments.

By Jerold ChinnDecember 17, 20190

Government

Breed lays down budget priorities: homelessness, mental health, clean streets

San Francisco Mayor London Breed made her budget position clear with city department heads Monday. She wants homelessness, behavioral health and street cleanliness ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 16, 20190

News

Muni runs single-car trains due to continuing shear pin issue

San Francisco transit officials are running single-car trains again Thursday after discovering an issue with the coupler system on its new trains on ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 12, 20190

Government

SF opens safe overnight parking site for vehicle-dwellers

"I want a key to my own apartment. I want to reconnect with my family. I want safety."

By Jerold ChinnDecember 11, 20190

Government

SF broadens eviction protection for tenants in newer buildings

As of Tuesday night, all San Francisco renters will be afforded the same just cause eviction protection, regardless of the year their building ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 11, 20190

Government

Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday unanimously passed an ordinance that aims to overhaul the mental health system and substance abuse system, and the way ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 10, 20190

News

Patricia’s Green becomes permanent safe haven for pedestrians, cyclists

The area around Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley is officially closed off to vehicular traffic as of Monday morning, turning a successful pilot ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 10, 20190

History

Plaque honoring Rosa Parks installed proudly at front of Muni bus 8955

Civil rights activist Rosa Parks was honored Thursday by city and transit officials with a plaque inside Muni bus number 8955. Thursday marked the ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 6, 20190

Environment

Officials hope locking recycling bins will reduce Tenderloin street trash

District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney and Recology officials Wednesday morning announced a pilot project designed to keep trash inside blue recycling bins and ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 5, 20190

Business

Despite cost dispute, agency approves $9 million Chinatown station plaza change order

San Francisco transit officials approved a routine change order to the Central Subway Project that will enable construction of a public plaza at ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 4, 20190

Government

Haney announces weekly washing schedule for Tenderloin sidewalks

People who walk around San Francisco’s Tenderloin will soon be treated to cleaner sidewalks. District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney and members of the Tenderloin ...

By Jerold ChinnDecember 4, 20190

Business

City officials encourage residents to stay local, shop small

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman were in the Castro Wednesday morning to remind the public to shop local as ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 29, 20190

Crime

Police make arrest in Potrero Hill fatal collision

San Francisco police have arrested a person in connection with a fatal collision that occurred the morning of Nov. 2.

By Jerold ChinnNovember 27, 20190

San Francisco

J-Church improvements, like the line itself, have been slow to arrive

An idea to switch back the J-Church at Market Street has been floated by at least one transit official.

By Jerold ChinnNovember 23, 20190

Entertainment

San Francisco rings in ice skating season at Civic Center

It’s time to lace up the ice skates. San Francisco city officials opened the T-Mobile Winter Park at Civic Center Plaza Friday morning. Four-time ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 22, 20190

Election

Supes propose tax on commercial landlords with vacant properties

San Francisco voters on March 3 will decide whether to tax landlords who keep commercial properties vacant as a way to deal with ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 22, 20190

Business

Traffic changes planned at Page, Haight streets pit safety advocates against merchants

A stretch of Page Street from Webster Street to Octavia Boulevard is about to get a makeover in an effort to prevent motorists ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 21, 20190

Government

Approved resolution speeds up SF firefighting water system expansion timeline

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a resolution to declare a state of urgency that will allow expansion of The City’s Emergency ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 21, 20190

Labor

Transit agency steps up hiring, training to address operator shortage

Frustrated Muni riders forced to wait long periods of time for buses and trains will be happy to hear that Muni’s bus operator ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 20, 20191

News

Incoming director helps direct stranded passengers in three-hour Muni delay

San Francisco Muni subway riders were left struggling to get to their destinations Monday morning as the subway equipment problem persisted for nearly ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 19, 20190

News

Transit officials vow to double bike rack installations citywide

San Francisco transit officials are promising to double efforts to install more bike racks citywide. On Monday at a press event, city officials installed ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 19, 20193

News

San Francisco remembers those injured, killed in traffic collisions

San Francisco has had a devastating year in terms of traffic fatalities, and the year is not yet over. So far in 2019, 26 ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 18, 20190

News

Tumlin to tackle transit agency challenges with dedication, ‘passion’

Jeffrey Tumlin accepted the job of leading San Francisco’s transit agency with an awareness of the challenges ahead. As the next permanent director ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 14, 20190

Government

Late Mayor Ed Lee memorialized at SFO departures hall

San Francisco city and airport officials honored the late Mayor Ed Lee Wednesday with the dedication of the San Francisco International Airport departures ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 13, 20190

Crime

City officials, seniors condemn brutal Chinatown attacks

San Francisco Mayor London Breed joined city officials, including District Attorney-elect Chesa Boudin, to condemn the violent attack on three seniors at a ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 13, 20190

News

SF mayor appoints new transit agency director to tackle Muni challenges

Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday morning that Jeffrey Tumlin has been selected to lead the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency after a months-long ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 13, 20190

Government

Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF

The San Francisco mayor and supervisors announced Tuesday they will move forward with Mental Health SF, with some tweaks, which will reform The ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 12, 20190

Election

Dean Preston to bring ‘new vision’ to City Hall as District 5 supe

Things are about to get interesting on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. In the closely contested District 5 race, Democratic socialist and tenants’ ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 10, 20190

Election

Boudin takes the win in SF district attorney’s race

Former public defender Chesa Boudin has officially won the contentious race against Interim District Attorney Suzy Loftus and will become the The City’s ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 9, 20190

Election

Boudin edges past Loftus in dramatic DA’s race

The plot thickens Friday over who will become San Francisco’s next district attorney. Chesa Boudin, the criminal justice reformer candidate, has pushed Breed-appointed ...

By Jerold ChinnNovember 8, 20190

City attorney shuts down illegal Bayview nightclub amid criminal complaints

SF police warn of fake gold jewelry scam

Update: Richmond District fire leaves one dead

Secure home for La Casa de las Madres is secure help for domestic violence victims

On heels of Embarcadero SAFE opening, Haney renews call for more navigation centers

Supe proposes broad expansion to illegal dumping laws

Muni working group prioritizes hiring, train control upgrades

Breed lays down budget priorities: homelessness, mental health, clean streets

Muni runs single-car trains due to continuing shear pin issue

SF opens safe overnight parking site for vehicle-dwellers

SF broadens eviction protection for tenants in newer buildings

Supes unanimously pass Mental Health SF

Patricia’s Green becomes permanent safe haven for pedestrians, cyclists

Plaque honoring Rosa Parks installed proudly at front of Muni bus 8955

Officials hope locking recycling bins will reduce Tenderloin street trash

Despite cost dispute, agency approves $9 million Chinatown station plaza change order

Haney announces weekly washing schedule for Tenderloin sidewalks

City officials encourage residents to stay local, shop small

Police make arrest in Potrero Hill fatal collision

J-Church improvements, like the line itself, have been slow to arrive

San Francisco rings in ice skating season at Civic Center

Supes propose tax on commercial landlords with vacant properties

Traffic changes planned at Page, Haight streets pit safety advocates against merchants

Approved resolution speeds up SF firefighting water system expansion timeline

Transit agency steps up hiring, training to address operator shortage

Incoming director helps direct stranded passengers in three-hour Muni delay

Transit officials vow to double bike rack installations citywide

San Francisco remembers those injured, killed in traffic collisions

Tumlin to tackle transit agency challenges with dedication, ‘passion’

Late Mayor Ed Lee memorialized at SFO departures hall

City officials, seniors condemn brutal Chinatown attacks

SF mayor appoints new transit agency director to tackle Muni challenges

Mayor, supes reach agreement on Mental Health SF

Dean Preston to bring ‘new vision’ to City Hall as District 5 supe

Boudin takes the win in SF district attorney’s race

Boudin edges past Loftus in dramatic DA’s race

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