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San Francisco Enforces Law for Homeless Sweeps
The housing crisis in the Bay Area is a major concern for many residents. In particular, homelessness on the streets of San Francisco has long been on the road to improvement. Despite initiatives, the homeless population is increasing and those who refuse refuge still prevail on the city’s streets. San Francisco Mayor London Breed plans...
2024 Annual General Adjustment Reminder
Annually, the Town of Fairfax adjusts the maximum rent increase percentage. Starting September 1, the maximum percentage for increasing rent to applicable residences (see this applicability chart) will change to 2.85% from 2.52%. The maximum annual rent increase is called the Annual General Adjustment (AGA). Under the Town’s Rent Stabilization...
San Francisco officials recommend wearing masks in some indoor spaces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again in some indoor settings. In a post published to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, the department recommended people “consider” wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. “Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others,” the […]
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project
County accuses Bureau of Indian Affairs of favoritism toward California casino project. Solano County sent a letter accusing the Pacific Regional Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs of “showing favoritism” toward a Lake County-based Native American tribe looking to build a casino in Vallejo. Story continues below.
Kamala Harris will tap Gavin Newsom for Cabinet position, says Willie Brown
Former Mayor Willie Brown made his way to The San Francisco Standard’s office Thursday morning for an interview with senior political editor Annie Gaus and longtime reporter Carla Marinucci, formerly of Politico and the San Francisco Chronicle. Brown gave his full-throated support to Vice President Kamala Harris at the...
San Francisco Secures Over $2.5 Million in Fines Against Landlords for Code Violations
San Francisco's fight against code violations has scored the city over $2.5 million in recent court victories, bringing landlords who flouted safety regulations to book. City Attorney David Chiu announced the triumphs as a warning to those who put profit over people's safety. In a case involving 320 Alemany LLC, the court slapped the landlord with a $1.2 million fine for allowing residential units to be dangerously transformed, detailed the San Francisco City Attorney's office.
Here's how to get around The City during the San Francisco Marathon
Over 30,000 runners will descend on The City this weekend for the 47th San Francisco Marathon, culminating with 13.1- and 26.2-mile races Sunday morning that transportation officials said will lead to numerous street closures and public-transit reroutes. “This will be a large citywide running event,” a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency spokesperson said. “Traffic around the city will be affected as soon as the race begins.” Here’s what you need...
SFFD Chief Jeanine Nicholson to retire over "unforeseen medical issues"
San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson on Friday announced she will retire at the end of August due to "unforeseen medical issues."Nicholson, who has spent 30 years with the city's Fire Department, was its first openly LGBT chief when Mayor London Breed chose her in 2019 to take over after the retirement of her predecessor, former chief Joanne Hayes-White."I am proud of the San Francisco Fire Department and the people that work day and night to protect our city and citizens. It has been a great privilege and honor to serve as your Fire Chief for the past 5 years," Nicholson said in a statement.Breed said Nicholson "is retiring with a distinguished and decades-long record of public service" and "has shown extraordinary leadership and dedication to our great city and we are indebted to her for her service."More details about the chief's medical issues were not released, but she is a breast cancer survivor and has been a proponent of efforts to prevent cancer among firefighters. During her career, Nicholson also suffered second-degree burns from a 2009 arson fire that injured five other firefighters.
SF District 9 supervisor candidate speaks out about hate crime attack, suspect denies allegations
A San Francisco man is speaking out after someone yelling anti-LGBTQIA+ slurs, attacked him Sunday. Trevor Chandler, a candidate for District 9 Supervisor, said he was about to begin canvassing his neighborhood along Harrison Street. He said as he crossed 23rd Street, a man began yelling slurs at him. Chandler added after he took a few more steps, the man threw a metal A-frame at him. It didn’t hurt him, but it was frightening enough that he called police.
SF Marathon 2024: Routes, Road Closures and How to Watch This Weekend
The 2024 San Francisco Marathon is coming up this weekend. The city’s roads will adjust to accommodate thousands of runners, meaning it can be tricky to get around if you are a pedestrian or driver in San Francisco. Keep reading for the 2024 SF Marathon route, which roads will be closed and where to find bus updates. We’ll also give an overview of the events if you are feeling spontaneous and athletic and want to join in the big challenge a few days before it starts.
City Attorney secures million dollar victories in code enforcement lawsuits
Judgments bring accountability to landlords who profited off unsafe units. City Attorney David Chiu announced today that his office secured three separate court victories, collectively worth over $2.5 million, against landlords who created serious health and safety issues for the tenants living at their properties. In San Francisco v. 320...
Parchester mural project: It takes a village to color a community
Dipping his brush into light blue paint, Peter Bakke filled numbered panels with the color. The sea was taking shape Saturday on the long wall in front of him, where dozens of other volunteers were applying shades of blue with careful strokes. Working all morning and much of the afternoon,...
Black San Franciscans express excitement, skepticism about Kamala Harris’ candidacy
Across San Francisco, people are buzzing about Kamala Harris. President Joe Biden’s abrupt withdrawal from the election and endorsement of his vice president have sparked excitement — but also skepticism — among Black voters in the town where Harris got her start in politics as top prosecutor.
Best of the County 2024 Spotlight: Rest of the Best
There are so many great local businesses we’re celebrating with this year’s Best of the County — here are a few of our favorites we put in the spotlight!. North Coast Tile and Stone, Inc. provides a one stop shop for homeowners, builders, contractors, designers and architects.
A unique 6-unit housing project is being built on Broadway
At the moment it may look like an industrial warehouse is under construction at 1211 Broadway, but when completed the project will combine the restoration of an existing 113-year old, 890 square foot single family residence, division of the property into four lots, and the creation of five contemporary, shared wall homes.
San Francisco has a sewage problem. Climate change is making it worse
The U.S. Supreme Court's taking up a legal fight between San Francisco and the federal Environmental Protective Agency - Protection Agency. At issue is the city's sewer system and what it does when it gets overwhelmed. Member station KQED's Katherine Monahan takes it from there. PETER SNIDER: Today's a pretty...
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