News Briefs

News Briefs

Facts and figures

25 million: number of visitors to San Francisco annually . . . 118,352: number of reported instances of human feces on San Francisco streets since 2011 . . . 407: number of square ... Read More
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Top recreation spot

In 2018, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area drew 15,223,697 visits, earning it the honor of being the most-visited national park site in the country. The 86,000 acres covered... Read More
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Crime snapshot

As of March 17, there were 940 auto burglaries in the Northside, compared to 1,191 for the same period last  year. Burglaries were also down slightly, from 198 to 184. Robberies d... Read More
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Transit housing redo

State Senator Scott Wiener failed last year in his attempt to get SB 827 passed; that bill would have allowed increased density and height in and around mass transit locations in t... Read More
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Van Ness Avenue construction meetings

At a late-March meeting of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority board to discuss the Van Ness Improvement Project — the massive, behind-schedule effort to remake the... Read More
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Shelter crisis declared

On March 19, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation introduced by Mayor London Breed declaring a shelter crisis in the city. The legislation, which is scheduled for a second v... Read More
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Campus for change plan

The Presidio trust board of directors is preparing to evaluate a “Campus for Change” proposal by six organizations to redevelop Fort Winfield Scott, a historic 30-acre site in ... Read More
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Facts and figures

1,800: Number of U.S. newspapers that have closed in the past 15 years . . . 45: percentage decline in newsroom jobs over past 15 years . . . nearly 70 percent: vacancy in San Fra... Read More
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Geary Boulevard fire follow up continues

A Feb. 7 fire caused by a ruptured gas line at Geary Boulevard and Parker Avenue did not cause any injuries, but a number of nearby buildings have been damaged or feared damage. Re... Read More
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Housing fees dropped

Mayor London Breed announced plans to spur accessory dwelling units (ADUs, also known as in-law units) and 100 percent affordable housing development by dropping Department of Buil... Read More
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CPMC opens doors

The new California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is scheduled to finally open its doors March 2. The 12-floor hospital boasts 274 patient beds, 13 operating rooms, roof gardens, tw... Read More
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A tale as old as time

On Jan. 29, Northern Station police responded to a reported auto boost on Steiner Street. As they investigated, they got a description of the vehicle used by the subjects, and foun... Read More
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Facts and figures

$11.2 billion: Amazon’s 2018 profits . . . 0: amount of federal taxes Amazon is expected to pay . . . $171,400: the average 401(k) balance for Americans aged 70 and over; for age... Read More
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Mina mini-grocery for Fillmore

The former Real Foods location at 3060 Fillmore has already landed a Shake Shack fast food restaurant and a Rumble fitness center. Now celebrated local chef Michael Mina has teamed... Read More
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Crime update

The decline in auto burglaries is continuing into the new year. For the week of Jan. 14–20, Northern Station reports that there were 91 auto burglaries, and a total of 252 in the... Read More


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