Greening The Car Fleet

San Francisco’s municipal vehicles will help the city help the environment if legislation before the Board of Supervisors is enacted. Supervisor Mark Farrell introduced the l... Read More

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Doyle Drive Weekend Closure

As reported last month, the temporary closure of Doyle Drive for a weekend of roadway systems work was delayed. The new closure dates will be the weekend of July 9–13 (10 a.m. Th... Read More

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Farrell, Wiener Seek Moratorium Data

A proposal by Supervisor David Campos to temporarily freeze development of market-rate residential housing in the Mission District has already brought calls from the Alliance of Ca... Read More

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Supes Target Airbnb

Multiple pieces of legislation working their way through city political channels would tighten regulation of residential short-term rental (STR) services. Supervisor David Campos i... Read More

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Lee’s Plan For Rush Hour Congestion

Think twice before double parking while you wait to pick up your spouse. Mayor Ed Lee announced his Rush Hour Congestion Strategy in mid-May, aiming to reduce travel times. It focu... Read More

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Judy’s Closes On Chestnut

Chestnut Street fixture Judy’s Cafe turned away the breakfast and brunch crowds for the first time in three decades last month when it was forced to close. Owner Charles Bain... Read More

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Doyle Drive Closure Postponed

A planned weekend closure of Doyle Drive scheduled from May 28–June 1 was postponed to allow for more testing and software work on safety, traffic, and communications systems. &#... Read More

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Fate Of Russian Hill’s Lombardi Sports Still Unknown

Target has reportedly decided against adding a store on Polk Street, where it was believed to be considering the former Lombardi Sports location at the corner of Polk and Jackson, ... Read More

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Farrell Wants Focus On Private Shuttles

District Two Supervisor Mark Farrell called on the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to address policy relating to private commuter shuttle services. SFMTA is e... Read More

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Panama-Pacific Centennial

February marked the 100th anniversary of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE), the world’s fair that celebrated both America’s future engagement in the Pa... Read More

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In-Law Expansion Throughout District 3 And 8

Last year, District Eight Supervisor Scott Wiener told the Marina Times that his legislation that allowed limited expansion of in-law units in the Castro was a first step; if it wo... Read More

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Mayor Lee, Supervisor Farrell Propose Airbnb Changes

San Francisco’s so-called Airbnb law is already in the shop for repairs. The bill, originally proposed by then-Board President David Chiu, sought to legalize short-term home ... Read More

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San Francisco Median Home Prices Near $1 Million

Stop me if you’ve heard this one already: San Francisco’s housing prices have reached new stratospheric levels. Yes, well, at least we have new numbers to put with the ... Read More

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George Lucas’s Affordable Housing Gift To Bay Area

What good is being part of the 1 percent if you can’t upset other members of the 1 percent? Film legend George Lucas plans to build 224 affordable housing units on a portion ... Read More

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Alcatraz Ferry Public Comment Ends This Month

If plans to move the embarkation site for the Alcatraz Ferry to Fort Mason become reality, local residents and businesses worry that the area isn’t prepared to handle an infl... Read More

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