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Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 hours ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

SF Mayor Daniel Lurie cuts 127 city jobs as more layoffs loom

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie announced 127 layoffs due to a $1 billion budget deficit, aiming for economic recovery and responsible management of taxpayer dollars.
East Bay real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Delayed community room access fuels frustration in San Francisco's Outer Sunset

A promised public meeting room next to an affordable housing development in San Francisco remains locked, frustrating community members.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Demolition of burned-out SF North Beach building hits snag after person files appeal

A single appeal has halted the demolition of a dangerous burned building in San Francisco's North Beach, sparking debate over housing development versus neighborhood aesthetics.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

SF Supervisor Mahmood Introduces Ban on Uncertified Batteries Following Increase In Fires

San Francisco bans uncertified lithium-ion batteries to reduce fire risks and allows penalties for violations.
NYC politics
fromPolitics NY
12 hours ago

Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with Council Member Gale Brewer

Gale Brewer focuses on affordable housing, public safety, and community services to improve constituents' daily lives in New York City.
#immigration
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 hours ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
US politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 hours ago

Alameda County leaders oppose ICE jail in former Dublin women's prison

Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously opposes converting FCI Dublin into an immigration detention facility.
#housing
from48 hills
23 hours ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

Alternative transportation
fromKqed
2 days ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
from48 hills
23 hours ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

Alternative transportation
fromKqed
2 days ago

The Great Squeeze: Bay Area Residents Downsize and Adapt to Rising Costs | KQED

Living in smaller spaces has led to increased self-reliance and community support among families.
#homelessness
fromMission Local
1 day ago
Mission District

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should addicts who relapse be evicted from their housing?

Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sources: Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, is sole nominee to lead S.F. Homeless Dept.

Michael Levine is the sole nominee to lead the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Los Angeles
fromMission Local
3 weeks ago

S.F. homeless man who brawled with Lurie's security jailed again

Homeless man Tony Phillips was arrested for violating a court order to stay away from Cedar and Larkin streets after being released from jail following an altercation with a police officer.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Under L.A. mayor's $300-million homeless program, 40% have returned to the street

The Inside Safe program has seen a significant number of participants return to homelessness despite efforts to provide interim housing.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Meet the District 2 Candidates: Should addicts who relapse be evicted from their housing?

San Francisco's 'housing first' approach to homelessness faces challenges as Supervisor Dorsey proposes allowing evictions for drug use in supportive housing.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Sources: Michael Levine, Massachusetts Medicaid exec, is sole nominee to lead S.F. Homeless Dept.

Michael Levine is the sole nominee to lead the city's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
Alternative transportation
fromsf.streetsblog.org
11 hours ago

Call to Action: Tell AC Transit Board NO Fare Hikes & Service Cuts til they Rein in Costs - Streetsblog San Francisco

AC Transit Board is urged to avoid service cuts and fare hikes while identifying cost-saving measures for a balanced budget.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
13 hours ago

CA gubernatorial candidate Rep. Eric Swalwell denies 'false' accusations of inappropriate behavior

Eric Swalwell denies allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers ahead of California's primary election.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 hours ago

Wu releases $4.9 billion budget proposal amid 'difficult moment' for city's finances

Boston's proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 is $4.9 billion with a 2.1% spending increase, the smallest since 2009.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

Can the SF Zoo survive without a city lifeline? Officials consider up to $8.5 million loan

San Francisco Zoo faces financial crisis; city proposes a $6.5 million loan to avoid higher costs of closure or new management.
New York City
fromKOMO
6 hours ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.
Education
fromKqed
12 hours ago

When Child Care Costs Half a Paycheck, Bay Area Parents Must Choose: Kids or Career | KQED

Rising child care costs in the Bay Area force parents to make difficult career decisions, impacting economic security and prompting calls for systemic change.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The housing crisis is a storytelling problem

Zoning policies are framed as protective, masking their restrictive nature and appealing to emotions rather than facts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What are the health impacts of sea-level rise, and who should pay?

The impact on patients and health services is just one part of a growing health burden driven by sea-level rise, including water contamination, infectious disease, food insecurity, displacement and worsening mental health.
Public health
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Spencer Pratt's move to Santa Barbara County after his Palisades house burned raises eligibility questions in L.A. mayor's race

I think this brings up the question as to whether Spencer Pratt can satisfy the residency requirement required under the charter to be elected mayor, said Jessica Levinson, professor of law at Loyola Marymount University.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
#civil-rights
fromsfist.com
1 day ago
SF politics

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
4 hours ago

Mamdani 48% Approval at 100 Days, Marist Poll Shows

Nearly half of New Yorkers approve of Mayor Mamdani's performance, indicating modest support but potential for declining patience if promises aren't met.
#california
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
SF politics
fromKqed
5 days ago

Thousands of California Immigrant Drivers Face Delays After DMV License Revocations | KQED

California's mass license revocation impacts Sikh asylum seekers, causing economic hardship and job loss amid new federal regulations on non-domiciled licenses.
#tom-steyer
California
fromSan Jose Inside
21 hours ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
21 hours ago

Here's a Look at the Tax Payments and Reported Incomes of Top Governor Candidates

Tom Steyer reported a total income of $39 million in 2024, surpassing all his major opponents combined.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Billionaire candidate for California governor catching heat for past business interests, wealth

Tom Steyer faces scrutiny over his investments in private prisons amid his campaign for California governor.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Geary, Transit Measure, Bike Ambassador - Streetsblog San Francisco

A series of community events focused on transportation, cycling, and local advocacy are scheduled for this week in San Francisco.
New York City
fromQNS
12 hours ago

Mamdani's push to 'tax the rich' could make sense for NYC, fiscal analysts say, despite Hochul opposition - QNS

Mayor Mamdani's proposed millionaire tax is a sound financial strategy for New York City to address budget shortfalls.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
5 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
5 days ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
#los-angeles
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 days ago

City Hall Clash: DSA Candidate Pushes Two-Day Office Rule for LA Attorneys

Los Angeles City Hall is debating in-person work requirements for public lawyers, impacting downtown businesses and reflecting leadership styles ahead of the primary.
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago
Los Angeles

DSA-backed city attorney challenger pushes two-day-a-month office rule as City Hall emptiness crisis explodes

NYC politics
fromHoodline
2 days ago

City Hall Clash: DSA Candidate Pushes Two-Day Office Rule for LA Attorneys

Los Angeles City Hall is debating in-person work requirements for public lawyers, impacting downtown businesses and reflecting leadership styles ahead of the primary.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
22 hours ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
#jackie-fielder
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will take leave of absence through June 30

Jackie Fielder is requesting a leave of absence from the Board of Supervisors until June 30, 2026, for personal reasons including mental health.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder excused from duties until June after hospital stay

Supervisor Jackie Fielder was granted a leave of absence until June 30 due to a mental health condition.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Extends Leave of Absence to June 30

Supervisor Jackie Fielder requested an extension of her leave of absence for mental health reasons until June 30, amid an investigation into a leaked memo.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF's Most Progressive Supervisor Jackie Fielder to Resign Amid Health Concerns

Jackie Fielder plans to resign from her position as District 9 Supervisor due to a health crisis.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, seek leave of absence

Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence to recover from a mental health condition while her office continues to operate normally.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will take leave of absence through June 30

Jackie Fielder is requesting a leave of absence from the Board of Supervisors until June 30, 2026, for personal reasons including mental health.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder excused from duties until June after hospital stay

Supervisor Jackie Fielder was granted a leave of absence until June 30 due to a mental health condition.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Extends Leave of Absence to June 30

Supervisor Jackie Fielder requested an extension of her leave of absence for mental health reasons until June 30, amid an investigation into a leaked memo.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's Absence From Board of Supervisors Follows Investigation Into Leaked Memo

Jackie Fielder's office is under investigation for leaking a confidential memo regarding the controversial RESET Center approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

SF's Most Progressive Supervisor Jackie Fielder to Resign Amid Health Concerns

Jackie Fielder plans to resign from her position as District 9 Supervisor due to a health crisis.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 week ago

S.F. supervisor Jackie Fielder will stay in office, seek leave of absence

Jackie Fielder will take a medical leave of absence to recover from a mental health condition while her office continues to operate normally.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Praises the Democratic Mayor of San Francisco for Trying to Clean Up the City

Trump praised a Democrat mayor while discussing crime and safety in major cities, suggesting federal intervention could reduce crime rates.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
SF politics

Trump criticizes SF mayor's immigration enforcement, claims National Guard could make city safer

Trump criticized San Francisco's immigration enforcement and claimed his administration could create safer cities there more effectively.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Praises the Democratic Mayor of San Francisco for Trying to Clean Up the City

Trump praised a Democrat mayor while discussing crime and safety in major cities, suggesting federal intervention could reduce crime rates.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Trump criticizes SF mayor's immigration enforcement, claims National Guard could make city safer

Trump criticized San Francisco's immigration enforcement and claimed his administration could create safer cities there more effectively.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A quick guide to the Oakland charter reform debate

Oakland voters may restructure city government in November, focusing on charter reform proposals that concentrate power in the mayor's office or strengthen the City Council.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 hours ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

You're bleeding Bay Area transit's budget with this Clipper card quirk

A shift in rider behavior is increasing credit and debit card fees, prompting a proposal for an additional $500,000 to cover costs.
fromsfist.com
2 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: SEIU Pulls Endorsement of Wiener Over Prop D

Kevin Epps was convicted in December of involuntary manslaughter for the 2016 shooting of his former brother-in-law and was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison. Judge Brian Ferrall decided against the maximum sentence of 11 years, despite prosecutors' requests for a longer term based on Epps' previous criminal record.
SF politics
Mission District
fromMission Local
14 hours ago

Tale of two neighborhoods: SoMa sales slide as Mission Bay's grow

South of Market restaurants struggle to recover post-pandemic, while Mission Bay experiences growth in sales-tax revenue.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
SF politics
fromMission Local
4 hours ago

SEIU California un-endorses Scott Wiener for S.F. Congress for opposing CEO tax

SEIU California has withdrawn support for Scott Wiener due to his opposition to the Overpaid CEO Tax, endorsing Connie Chan instead.
fromKqed
1 month ago

One of the Slowest US Cities to Build, San Francisco Is Accelerating Housing Permits | KQED

We're also now getting to this point where, despite all of those changes, we're still the slowest city to build. We have to now take a stab at the harder problems, including Charter reform, to enable us to be able to make those changes.
SF real estate
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Threatens to Remove Customs From SFO, Other Sanctuary City Airports

Sanctuary cities may lose airport processing privileges if they don't cooperate with ICE and Border Patrol, according to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Mission Local is expanding, adding new neighborhood coverage

Mission Local expands coverage with dedicated neighborhood pages for five areas in San Francisco, enhancing local news accessibility and community engagement.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
4 hours ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose District 7 candidates square off at public forum - San Jose Spotlight

Candidates for San Jose City Council District 7 emphasize public safety, homelessness, and quality of life, with differing views on the district's needs.
San Francisco
fromKqed
1 week ago

San Francisco Leaders Propose New Law Requiring Police to ID ICE Agents | KQED

San Francisco's sanctuary city policy enhances public safety and trust by limiting local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration operations.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Donald Trump Just Gave California Democrats a Big, Fat Gift

California Democrats face a dilemma with multiple candidates diluting their vote, risking a Republican lockout in the primary.
Mission District
from48 hills
5 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
from48 hills
1 week ago

Sup. Jackie Fielder hasn't resigned-and doesn't need to - 48 hills

One out of five adults in this country experience some type of mental health symptoms every year. Fielder's situation reflects a common struggle that deserves understanding and respect.
Mission District
Mission District
fromKqed
1 week ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Lurie, Newsom Tout Millions in Homelessness Funding for San Francisco Amid Budget Blows | KQED

California will provide San Francisco about $39.9 million from a $419 million HHAP grant round to fund shelters and navigation centers amid budget shortfalls.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

OMG': San Francisco Mayor Stuns With Announcement to End Drug Use On the Streets

San Francisco will arrest public drug users and funnel them into the RESET Center, combining rapid enforcement with health-focused sobering and treatment connections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Elias: San Francisco's Lurie faring better than L.A.'s Bass for the moment

Though he was better known before running for his charitable leadership as founder of the poverty-fighting nonprofit Tipping Point, Lurie immediately after getting elected began focusing on crime, homelessness, housing bottlenecks and quality-of-life issues like cleaning the streets. Lurie streamlined housing approvals, re-organized and sped up city safety responses, launched an anti-homelessness campaign and won a 73% approval rating at Thanksgiving among local voters.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Yes, London Breed Is a Little Bitter That Lurie Is Getting Credit For Things She Started

I know that people think this happened overnight, but it definitely did not. This is my stuff, and I'm very proud of it.
SF politics
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