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
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
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
The terming-out of State Senator Mark Leno means there’s a fight to replace him in Sacramento. In the June 7 primary, Democrats Jane Kim and Scott Wiener, both members of the... Read More
In keeping with a tradition I started last November, I am providing my top recommendations for the local candidates and initiatives for the upcoming June 7, 2016, primary election ... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Captain Greg McEachern’s tenure as commanding officer of Northern Station came to an end Feb. 13, when he was promoted and given the responsibility for overseeing the Police... Read More