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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
DPW director faces up to 25 years in prison for public corruption charges
San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru has been arrested twice since Jan. 21. The director is facing a number of alleged public corruption charges, U.S. Attorney David Anderson...Read More
All hands on deck to kick off new era of ‘car-free’ Market Street
Transit officials are warning motorists about substantial traffic changes on Market Street effective Wednesday morning. Private vehicles will be banned from a portion of Market Street, from 10th to...Read More
Flight from Wuhan to SFO being rerouted through Anchorage, Ontario
A flight originally scheduled to arrive at San Francisco International Airport from Wuhan, China with personnel from the U.S. consulate has been rerouted, city officials said Monday. The U.S....Read More
Subway system reduces service hours for one-week maintenance schedule
San Francisco transit officials will once again reduce subway system service hours to facilitate critical maintenance work. For one week, Jan. 26 through Feb. 2, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation...Read More
Local health officials take precautions as coronavirus spreads to U.S.
San Francisco health officials have taken steps to ensure The City is prepared in case an individual becomes infected with the new type of coronavirus that originated last month...Read More
BART approves contract to build 19 canopies along Market Street
New, shiny, glass canopies are heading to several jointly shared BART and Muni street-level entrances along Market Street. BART’s Board of Directors Thursday approved a base contract of $64.5...Read More
2019 data shows lowest SF homicide rate in nearly 60 years
The San Francisco Police Department released 2019 crime data reflecting a 6 percent drop in violent crimes compared to prior year reporting. The homicide rate decreased by 11 percent...Read More
$71 million BART, Muni canopy proposal heads to board vote
The Bay Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors will cast votes Thursday to approve or reject an additional 19 canopies at shared Muni and BART street-level subway entrances. The...Read More
Fewer endorses Connie Chan in run for District 1 seat
“This city has raised me and people like me."Read More
Reparations task force proposed for San Francisco
Supervisor Shamann Walton announced he will introduce legislation to form a task force to draw up plans to issue reparations.Read More
$2.7 million proposal to save City College classes moves to full board vote
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee Wednesday voted 2-1 to pass a $2.7 million budget supplemental that would restore hundreds of Spring 2020 semester courses...Read More
Supes make priority of dental health, take aim at on-demand food delivery
San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston is pushing The City to consider ways to provide universal dental care for all residents. At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, Preston called on...Read More
Breed announces new navigation center to exceed 2020 shelter bed goal
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is well on her way to reaching her goal of creating 1,000 new shelter beds by the end of 2020. By the end of...Read More
Medical examiner identifies 21-year-old killed in Muni collision
The San Francisco medical examiner’s office has identified 21-year-old Todd Odnamar as the person killed by a Muni light rail vehicle early Sunday morning. Police and transit officials reported...Read More
Officials warn public of scams during Lunar New Year celebrations
As Lunar New Year celebrations approach, San Francisco officials are reminding residents and community members to be on alert for scams. Mayor London Breed, Police Chief Bill Scott and...Read More
‘Stay Over Program’ shows promise for homeless students, families on path to housing
A San Francisco Controller’s Office audit report shows promising results in a city-operated program that transformed a school gym into temporary shelter for homeless families and students in the...Read More
Update: Muni operator unaware man was fatally struck by train
A San Francisco Muni train operator had no knowledge they had ran over a person early Sunday morning in the Bayview neighborhood, transit officials said. A man was fatally...Read More
Muni gives artists opportunity, riders inspiration in rolling exhibits
It’s that time of year when Muni buses become rolling art exhibits, treating regular commuters and San Francisco visitors to something much more than just a ride. The nonprofit...Read More
In effort to increase safety, BART approves ambassador program
Starting as early as next month, BART will provide 10 community service officers, or ambassadors, on trains during peak and late-night commute times. BART’s Board of Directors approved an...Read More