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Advocates warn of chaos if CalFresh benefits not reinstated

After expanded CalFresh benefits expired last month, advocates warned at a rally at San Francisco City Hall Monday that the consequences will be felt citywide. → Read More

DA Jenkins walks back request to tweak sanctuary city law

Amid criticism and blowback, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced Wednesday she will drop a request to change The City's law protecting immigrants. → Read More

S.F. Supervisor Stefani announces run for state Assembly

Supervisor Catherine Stefani announced Wednesday that she'll campaign for state Assembly in 2024. → Read More

SF Supervisors decide to keep remote call-in policy

San Francisco Supervisors plan to keep remote public testimony despite return to in-person meetings. → Read More

What should solving S.F.'s unsheltered homelessness cost?

A rift between Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and City bureaucrats has raised critical and longstanding questions about The City’s ability to eliminate unsheltered homelessness. → Read More

Major changes, rapid line proposed by Muni for 29 Sunset

Muni could ask S.F. voters to approve funding for 29 Sunset rapid line. → Read More

How California housing could get boost with SB 35 extension

State senator wants to spur housing development by streamlining the construction permitting process. → Read More

It's back: express service on 1 California bus returns

As Mayor London Breed aims to reenergize downtown, one of the key transit lines connecting workers to offices — the 1X California Express — will return on a pilot basis. → Read More

In 2022, Breed promised S.F. is not "dying." Did it thrive?

As the pandemic began to recede and companies began to bring workers back to the office, Mayor London Breed outlined a boldly optimistic vision for San Francisco in 2022. But things went a bit differently than expected. → Read More

Housing plan in hand, San Francisco basks in YIMBY praise

Housing activists are giving San Francisco credit for being ahead of the curve, for once, when it comes to housing. But more work needs to be done, they say. → Read More

Surprise compromise offered in Castro Theatre renovation

Another Planet Entertainment has introduced a new plan for The Castro Theatre that will partially maintain its famous sloped floor. But will it be enough to win over skeptics? → Read More

S.F. to appeal 'untenable' court ruling on homeless response

The San Francisco City Attorney has appealed a ruling that temporarily restricts enforcement of certain laws aimed at curbing homeless encampments. → Read More

Death of the single family home in San Francisco? Not quite

A new state law allowing duplexes to be built on any single family lot has been in effect for a year, and early results show little has changed — so far. → Read More

How a law backing overdose prevention sites is blocking them

San Francisco supervisors may soon repeal a 2020 law that requires The City’s Department of Public Health to approve and permit any safe injection site → Read More

2022 one for the S.F. history books. What will 2023 bring?

Two recalls, four elections … Leanna Louie … it was a wild year in San Francisco politics, even by The City’s standards. → Read More

Millions at stake as downtown S.F. properties appeal tax bills

Office buildings stuffed with tenants during The City’s tech boom are now making the case that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a radical shift in the downtown real estate market — one that has caused their property values to plummet. → Read More

Millions at stake as downtown S.F. properties appeal tax bills

Office buildings stuffed with tenants during The City’s tech boom are now making the case that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a radical shift in the downtown real estate market — one that has caused their property values to plummet. → Read More

Supervisor Mar uncertain on future, but "not going anywhere"

After losing a bid for second term representing the Sunset District on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Gordon Mar won't rule out returning to politics. → Read More

S.F. Elections Director will likely be offered his job after all

San Francisco's Elections Commission will chose to forego a broad search for a new director and offer current Director John Arntz a new five-year term. → Read More

Amid confusion, SFMTA commits to making Lake Street slow

But after a few days of will-they-or-won’t-they, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation clarified on Friday that Lake Street will indeed be a Slow Street. → Read More