The Lucas Museum is dead, long live the Lucas Museum

Locals thought the chances of a movie museum created and funded by filmmaker George Lucas ending up in San Francisco were nil after Lucas was rejected for a spot in the Presidio, h... Read More

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Chrissy Field Revamp Plans

The comment period for preliminary plans for repairing Crissy Field Promenade and East Beach parking ended in late April. Key parts of the project include resurfacing of the promen... Read More

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City Mandates Paid Parental Leave

San Francisco became the first city in the country to mandate fully paid parental leave to care for a new child. Previously, if an employer did not supplement leave pay, a new pare... Read More

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Farrell Calls for Data on Zoning and Regulations Impact

In an attempt to determine the economic impact of zoning and land-use regulations, Supervisor Mark Farrell has called on the city’s chief economist to produce a report to hel... Read More

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Sol Francisco: New Building Rule

Who says the members of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors can’t agree on anything? Apparently they are brought together by the sun. On April 19, the supervisors vote... Read More

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Voters to Decide on Parcel Tax for Climate Change

The nine Bay Area counties will jointly pay into a fund to remediate the effects of climate change if a ballot measure passes voter muster in the June 7 primary. Measure AA would r... Read More

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Calls for Changes in Housing Finance

The low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program should change to better aid the formerly homeless seeking housing, according to legislation introduced in the Board of Supervisors... Read More

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City’s AIRBNB Hosts Take Tax Hit

San Francisco is stepping up its regulatory engagement with the short-term rental industry, letting it be known that short-term rentals must itemize and be subject to tax on all bu... Read More

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New GGNRA Rule Could Make Most Beaches Off Limits to all Dogs

In February, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) released its proposal for “dog management” and, despite angry public feedback, it has chosen to move forwa... Read More

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SF Re-Ups For Shuttle Program

The SFMTA board will change the corporate commuter shuttle program, after agreeing to changes supported by the Board of Supervisors that will keep the program going for at least an... Read More

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Lombard KFC Closed

KFC and Taco Bell have vacated the building they occupied at the corner of Lombard and Fillmore Street. The building at 2101 Lombard Street will be razed and replaced with a five-s... Read More

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Gig Economy Impact On SF

With public attention continuing to focus on the on-demand “gig” economy, District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell has called for the city’s chief economist to produce ... Read More

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Man Beaten In Marina

In early February, a man was beaten by strangers outside of HiFi Lounge on Lombard Street. The 28-year-old victim was called antigay names, spat upon, and punched by a crowd of abo... Read More

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Russian Hill Backs Whole Foods

The former Lombardi’s store at 1600 Jackson Street is being targeted as a new location for a Whole Foods 365 store, and the effort got a boost from neighborhood group Russian... Read More

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Time To Stop At Baker Street And Marina Boulevard?

The MTA board is expected to hold a hearing this month regarding installation of all-way stops at the intersection of Baker and Marina Blvd. The San Francisco Municipal Transportat... Read More

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