Presidio to get two new restaurants

In late January, the Presidio Trust announced it had signed leases with two new restaurants from the Presmex Group, founded by investor and entrepreneur Eduardo Rallo. One of the ... Read More

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Briefly noted

By John Zipperer

Groups called The Open the Great Highway Alliance and Concerned Residents of the Sunset have called for Mayor London Breed to fire Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the city’s R... Read More

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Pandemic decongestion

By John Zipperer

If it felt like you were able to get around the city a bit easier last year than in previous years, here’s some data to back you up. Automobile speeds on city streets increased ... Read More

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Ballot measures address MUNI, school board, housing

By John Zipperer

The June 2022 election could include a number of local ballot measures, addressing matters such as the city’s controversial school board, Muni service, and affordable housing. ... Read More

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Budget surplus coming?

By John Zipperer

The city’s next two-year budget should avoid a deficit for the first time in 20 years, according to the mayor’s office. Breed’s office said it is projecting a surplus for fi... Read More

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Briefly noted

By John Zipperer

The county Transportation Authority Board approved more than $5.8 million for the San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency’s Vision Zero Quick-Build Program. The money w... Read More

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Facts and figures

By John Zipperer

It’s Vegas, Baby!: Las Vegas ranked number 1 on WalletHub’s “2021’s Most Sinful Cities in America” list . . . 52: San Francisco’s ranking on the Sinful Cities list . .... Read More

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More drought measures

By John Zipperer

If you thought that atmospheric river a little while ago would take care of our parched state, think again. The drought continues, and as a result Mayor London Breed and the city�... Read More

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Shop and dine in the 49

By John Zipperer

The city launched its eighth annual Shop and Dine in the 49 campaign to promote local businesses during the holiday season. The campaign kicked off on Dec. 1 and features a trolle... Read More

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Crime snapshot

By John Zipperer

For the year to date through Nov. 21, Northern Police Station reported a mixed bag of crime statistics for the district it covers. Violent crimes were mostly up, with human traffi... Read More

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Briefly noted

By John Zipperer

The Presidio Trust announced a spurt of new lease signings for commercial space on Crissy Field and the Main Post, including The Bay School, the artificial intelligence company Cr... Read More

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Facts and figures

By John Zipperer

10: ranking of San Francisco in a survey of “Most Instagrammable Skylines” by photography rights platform Pixsy; Jakarta, Indonesia, was in first place . . .1 million: combine... Read More

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Le Marais closes, Grand Crepêrie opens

By John Zipperer

Two years of negotiations failed to produce an agreement between Le Marais Bakery and the owner of its building at 2066 Chestnut Street, leaving the popular establishment to close... Read More

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Fisherman’s Wharf improvements

By John Zipperer

District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin joined Mayor London Breed and other local leaders Oct. 22 for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the second phas... Read More

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Briefly noted

By John Zipperer

In October, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 57, a bill that puts into place recommendations from the state auditor to help law enforcement improve prevention, response, and documentat... Read More

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