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Victim petitions Supreme Court in case alleging SFPD mishandled rape investigation
After being dismissed by two lower federal courts based on a two-year statute of limitations, Heather Marlowe is ready to take her lawsuit against former San Francisco Police Department...Read More
Largest-ever San Francisco budget prioritizes housing, homeless services
Under the foggy, overcast sky of the Richmond, Mayor London Breed signed The City’s $12.3 billion budget.Read More
Recent crimes against Asians prompt victim demographic data request
A San Francisco supervisor formally requested demographic data for victims of crime in The City amid concerns that crimes targeting the Asian community have increased. During Tuesday’s Board of...Read More
Seven SF supes support ‘Vision Zero’ plan to end homicides, violent crimes
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton is calling on The City to come devise a comprehensive plan to end homicides and violent crimes. The plan, called Vision Zero on Homicides...Read More
Police still search for Chinatown strong-arm robbery suspects
San Francisco police are seeking public help to identify three suspects in a strong-arm robbery that occurred in Chinatown July 15. The incident took place a little after 1...Read More
Central Subway Project progresses despite completion setbacks
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will not commit to an opening date for its $1.6 billion Central Subway Project until the transit agency’s new program director has the...Read More
Police say Tesla’s auto pilot feature inactive in Sunday’s deadly crash
A preliminary investigation into Sunday’s deadly crash in San Francisco indicates the Tesla’s auto pilot feature was not active when it struck and killed one pedestrian and seriously injured...Read More
Supe’s ‘Reuse Ordinance’ would add 25-cent fee on disposable cups, takeout containers
Following on the heels of a single-use bag fee increase, one supervisor is proposing a 25-cent charge on single-use beverage cups and takeout food containers. Supervisor Aaron Peskin introduced...Read More
BART, Muni canopy contract agreement passes budget committee
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee is moving forward with a plan to fund the construction of canopies at shared subway street-level entrances along Market...Read More
Warriors, Muni partner to offer Chase Center ‘Transit Bundling’
Whether heading to a Golden State Warriors game or on your way to see Janet Jackson, San Francisco officials and the Warriors are teaming up to make it easier...Read More
Supes table homeless commission, move rideshare surcharge to ballot
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors failed to move a charter amendment to the November ballot that would have established a Homelessness Oversight Commission. Supervisor Matt Haney introduced the...Read More
Traffic safety advocates, officials rally for action after deadly week
San Francisco bike and pedestrian safety advocates sent a loud message to City Hall officials as they demanded more action be taken to prevent traffic collisions. At a rally...Read More
AC Transit to resume service at Salesforce Transit Center
AC transit officials announced Monday that Transbay bus service to Salesforce Transit Center will resume Aug. 11. Officials said bus operator training is moving ahead of schedule and construction...Read More
Suspect, 20, arrested for hit-and-run death of SF grocer
A 20-year-old San Francisco resident was taken into custody and charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision back in 2017. Eleasia Fraise was taken into custody July 16 by...Read More
Police identify driver in red light crash that killed one pedestrian, injured another
San Francisco police released the identity of the driver involved in a crash Sunday afternoon in the Tenderloin neighborhood as 21-year-old Vallejo resident Kelsey Mariah Cambridge. Police arrested Cambridge...Read More
Supes delay vote to fund BART canopies
San Francisco supervisors this week delayed a vote to fund new canopies designed to cover escalators and secure street-level entrances at BART and Muni-shared subway entrances along Market Street....Read More
Residents, merchants oppose L-Taraval construction staging location
San Francisco neighbors and merchants in the Outer Sunset asked the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to present a better option or provide further explanation regarding their location choice...Read More
Permanent e-scooter permit program comes with strict rules
Electric scooters will continue to zoom through San Francisco as a permanent fixture in the transportation mobility scene. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board of Directors approved by...Read More
Supes approve fee increase for single-use plastic bags
The cost for single-use plastic bags offered to San Francisco customers at the checkout stand will rise from 10 cents to 25 cents beginning July 1, 2020. The San...Read More
Transit agency approves plan to close Octavia Street to vehicles around park
Open space at Patricia’s Green park in the Hayes Valley neighborhood is expanding to accommodate people who walk and bike. Emergency vehicles will maintain access to the area by...Read More