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SFPD Vows Reform Despite Lack of DOJ Resources

by Kelly Groth

Despite the current leadership at the helm of the Department of Justice, the SFPD says it remains committed to the department reforms recommended by the DOJ last year. Attorney Gener... more

Despite the current leadership at the helm of the Department of Justice, the SFPD says it remains committed to the department reforms recommended by the DOJ last year. Attorney General and Keebler look-alike Jeff Sessions announced earlier this week he would shift resources away from community policing efforts in local jurisdictions. more

SFPD committed to DOJ reforms despite changes under Sessions

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

BART randomly hands out free tickets to boost weekend ridership

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

SF trio pleads not guilty to murder with a police officer’s stolen gun

Examiner (09/14/2017)

Renewed push to equip SFPD officers with Tasers met with strong opposition

Examiner (09/14/2017)

Board Unanimously Votes to Rename Justin Herman Plaza

by Kelly Groth

The resolution to rename Justin Herman Plaza passed unanimously at yesterday's Board of Supervisors meeting. Now, Rec and Park must decide if they should remove the plaza's existing ... more

The resolution to rename Justin Herman Plaza passed unanimously at yesterday's Board of Supervisors meeting. Now, Rec and Park must decide if they should remove the plaza's existing name. Supervisor Peskin has suggested calling the area "Embarcadero Plaza" in the meantime. more

Renaming Justin Herman Plaza part of effort to correct decades of community damage

Examiner (09/19/2017)

SF supervisors want Justin Herman’s name yanked off plaza

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

Rose Pak’s death, one year later: Community fund launches amid scramble for power

Examiner (09/19/2017)

SF to prohibit glass containers in public parks, litter fines stall for Dolores Park

Examiner (09/14/2017)

Mixed Reactions to Dreamers Shutting Down Pelosi Presser

by Kelly Groth

Several immigration-rights activists protested Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's press conference this past Monday, accusing Pelosi of using DACA recipients as a bargaining chip to improv... more

Several immigration-rights activists protested Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's press conference this past Monday, accusing Pelosi of using DACA recipients as a bargaining chip to improve the DREAM Act, in negotiations with Trump. Matier and Ross note that Pelosi's allies didn't necessarily rush to her aide during the presser takeover. more

Pelosi’s allies didn’t help as she was shouted down at ‘Dreamers’ event

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

Coliseum exec is richly rewarded to help say goodbye to Raiders, Warriors

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

BART randomly hands out free tickets to boost weekend ridership

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Going across a Bay Area bridge might get a lot more expensive

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

Coliseum Executive is Here to Stay

by Kelly Groth

The executive director of the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority will keep his job, managing the upcoming departure of the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics, and Oaklan... more

The executive director of the Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Authority will keep his job, managing the upcoming departure of the Golden State Warriors, Oakland Athletics, and Oakland Raiders. The executive director, Scott McKibben, was previously offered a contract with Santa Clara to oversee troubled Levi's Stadium. more

Coliseum exec is richly rewarded to help say goodbye to Raiders, Warriors

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

Pelosi’s allies didn’t help as she was shouted down at ‘Dreamers’ event

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

BART randomly hands out free tickets to boost weekend ridership

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Going across a Bay Area bridge might get a lot more expensive

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

SFUSD Aims to Make Fossil Fuels Extinct

by Kelly Groth

Board Commissioner Matt Haney and Board Vice President Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell sponsored a resolution to commit SFUSD to phase out the school district's fossil fuels by 2040. If pass... more

Board Commissioner Matt Haney and Board Vice President Hydra Mendoza-McDonnell sponsored a resolution to commit SFUSD to phase out the school district's fossil fuels by 2040. If passed, the school district's buildings will be retrofitted to be carbon neutral, and its fleet to be emissions-free. more

SF school district hopes to phase out fossil fuels by 2040

Examiner (09/20/2017)

In SF’s District Six race, Haney is in while Angulo is out

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

SF progressive leaders unite behind Matt Haney in D6 race

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Former SF superintendent leads Houston schools during Hurricane Harvey

Examiner (08/31/2017)

The Refreshing Taste of... A Lawsuit?

by Kelly Groth

Provisions of the soda tax, passed last year by voters, hit a wall on Tuesday. A federal appeals court barred enforcement of required health warnings in soft drink display ads, sayin... more

Provisions of the soda tax, passed last year by voters, hit a wall on Tuesday. A federal appeals court barred enforcement of required health warnings in soft drink display ads, saying it violated advertisers' freedom of speech. more

San Francisco’s soda law blocked by appeals court

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

Oakland council members blast Mayor Schaaf for soda tax ‘bait and switch’

East Bay Times (04/29/2017)

Soda industry tells court SF health warnings are unfair

Chronicle (04/22/2017)

All Bay Area soda tax measures pass

Chronicle (11/10/2016)

Bernie Stumps for Medicare for All in SF

by Kelly Groth

Senator Bernie Sanders will be in SF this Friday, joined with the California Nurses Association, to promote his recently introduced Medicare for All legislation. While the legislatio... more

Senator Bernie Sanders will be in SF this Friday, joined with the California Nurses Association, to promote his recently introduced Medicare for All legislation. While the legislation has some Democrat support, it is not expected to pass the Republican-controlled Senate and House. more

Bernie Sanders to visit SF on Friday for state nurses convention

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

Bernie Sanders heading to SF to speak on CCSF’s tuition

Examiner (09/16/2017)

Republican bill to roll back health care law defeated

Chronicle (07/28/2017)

SF supes demand Sutter Health keep long-term beds in Mission

Chronicle (07/27/2017)

Nov
06

Supervisor Races 2018 - Declared and Rumored Candidates

by SF Usual Suspects

Supervisor Races 2018
D2 - Schuyler Hudak*, Nicholas Josefowitz*, Kat Anderson, Michela Alioto-Pier
D4 - Katy Tang*, Daniel Kappler*, Adam Kim*
D6 - Sonja Trauss*, Jason Lee Jones*, Matt Haney*
D8 - Jeff Sheehy*, Rafael Mandelman*, Meaghan Zore*, Harold Brown*, Mark Gillick*, John Patrick Donohue*
D10 - Uzuri Pease-Greene*, Shamann Walton*, Tony Kelly*, Asale-Haquekyah Chandler*, Theo Ellington

Mayor 2019
Mark Leno*, London Breed, David Chiu, Mark Farrell, Michael Caccioppoli*, Harold Miller*, Erica Sandberg*, Mehak Vohra*

Incumbents in bold. Candidates declared have an asterisk (*) next to their names, and rumored candidates do not.

Know something we don’t? Mentioned here, but you don't want to be? Don’t see your name on here, but you'd like to? We’re happy to help. Give us the scoop and drop us a line at usualsuspectssf@gmail.com. more

In SF’s District Six race, Haney is in while Angulo is out

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

SF progressive leaders unite behind Matt Haney in D6 race

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Supervisor Farrell replaces 20-year citizen committee member with political consultant

Examiner (09/18/2017)

Former Supervisor Alioto-Pier might jump back in as District Two candidate

Chronicle (09/08/2017)

Suspects Twitter Feed*

*The Suspects Twitter Feed is a sampling of opinion from leading voices discussing (usually) SF politics, and not authored by us.

Today’s Suspects Updater

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Kelly Groth

Kelly is excited for the opportunity to carry forth the tradition of waking up early to scrounge the day's headlines. Her background in SF politics ranges from grassroots campaigns to serving on the board of one too many Democratic clubs. Sometimes she has a free moment, where you can find her biking around town or stuffing her face with Arizmendi pastries.

In the Past Week…

DREAMers Protest Pelosi Presser, Sue Trump

by Shanti Singh

Sixty young DREAMers protested a press conference organized by Nancy Pelosi to push for passage of the Dream Act in Congress, which would preserve the DACA program for children broug... more

Sixty young DREAMers protested a press conference organized by Nancy Pelosi to push for passage of the Dream Act in Congress, which would preserve the DACA program for children brought to the U.S. by undocumented parents at an early age.

Chanting "all of us or none of us", the protesters accused Pelosi of failing to take action for all 11 million undocumented Americans and using young DREAMers as "bargaining chips" in negotiations with President Trump. Pelosi cancelled the press conference. DACA recipients have also filed suit in SF court against Trump's attempts to end the program. more

Protesters shut down Pelosi news conference on DACA: ‘All of us or none of us’

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

Pelosi’s allies didn’t help as she was shouted down at ‘Dreamers’ event

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

Bay Area political events: sexual minorities, town hall

Chronicle (08/31/2017)

Pelosi, Lee, Speier sound a call for Democrats’ plan and women’s needs

Chronicle (08/23/2017)

Rose Pak Memorial Community Fund Launches

by Shanti Singh

Former Mayor Willie Brown, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and a host of Chinatown community leaders were on hand at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Monday to announce the creation of the Ro... more

Former Mayor Willie Brown, Supervisor Aaron Peskin and a host of Chinatown community leaders were on hand at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce Monday to announce the creation of the Rose Pak Community Fund, in honor of the late power broker and Chinatown legend. The fund hopes to raise a million dollars to support affordable housing, local businesses, and young people in public service. more

Rose Pak’s death, one year later: Community fund launches amid scramble for power

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Bill Clinton shows off charm, humor at SF Baptist church gathering

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

Trump’s new deal: Democrats can help me

Chronicle (09/10/2017)

How about a day without black players, NFL?

Chronicle (08/26/2017)

Free CCSF Yields Enrollment Boom

by Shanti Singh

The Examiner reports that enrollment has spiked for the first semester of City College that will be available free to all San Franciscans. Spearheaded by D6 Supervisor Jane Kim, Prop... more

The Examiner reports that enrollment has spiked for the first semester of City College that will be available free to all San Franciscans. Spearheaded by D6 Supervisor Jane Kim, Prop W passed in 2016, making San Francisco the first city in the nation to provide free community college to all its residents. more

‘Huge’ enrollment boost evident in first semester of free CCSF

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Bernie Sanders heading to SF to speak on CCSF’s tuition

Examiner (09/16/2017)

CCSF leaders pen letter to Trump in support of DACA

Examiner (09/01/2017)

Winning team to build Balboa Reservoir housing named

Chronicle (08/23/2017)

Yee, Ronen Revisit Creating SFPD Property Crimes Unit

by Kelly Groth

Reviving a bill that Mayor Lee vetoed last year, Supervisors Norman Yee and Hillary Ronen are looking to create property crime investigation units in each of SF's 10 police districts... more

Reviving a bill that Mayor Lee vetoed last year, Supervisors Norman Yee and Hillary Ronen are looking to create property crime investigation units in each of SF's 10 police districts amid a continued uptick in property crimes citywide. more

SF reconsiders neighborhood police units to fight rampant car break

Examiner (09/19/2017)

SF supervisors want special police units to target property crimes

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

As subway construction drives away customers, SF debates helping businesses

Chronicle (08/23/2017)

After Uber, Lyft swarm Valencia bike lanes, supervisors demand barriers

Examiner (08/07/2017)

SF Using New State Funds for Drug Rehabilitation

by Shanti Singh

Proposition 47, passed statewide in 2014, saved $103M this year in state funds by reducing prison penalties for nonviolent drug offenders. Now, San Francisco has been granted $6M of ... more

Proposition 47, passed statewide in 2014, saved $103M this year in state funds by reducing prison penalties for nonviolent drug offenders. Now, San Francisco has been granted $6M of those funds to provide treatment beds for recovering addicts in collaboration with the Salvation Army. more

SF to use Prop. 47 funds for 32 residential treatment beds for drug addicts

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Less Money More Problems

by Jen Longley

With weekend ridership dropping 10% at a cost of about $15 million to the system, BART officials have begun handing out weekend-only free BART tickets at stations unknown.

Meanwhile,... more

With weekend ridership dropping 10% at a cost of about $15 million to the system, BART officials have begun handing out weekend-only free BART tickets at stations unknown.

Meanwhile, the price tag for City security efforts surrounding the Nazi protests and counter-protests in Chrissy Field and around the City has come in at three quarters of a million dollars for one day's work, while legal costs continue to rise in the saga of the sinking Millennium Tower in Monday's Matier & Ross. more

BART randomly hands out free tickets to boost weekend ridership

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Coliseum exec is richly rewarded to help say goodbye to Raiders, Warriors

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

Pelosi’s allies didn’t help as she was shouted down at ‘Dreamers’ event

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

Going across a Bay Area bridge might get a lot more expensive

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

HIV Infections Continue to Drop- Inequalities Remain

by Jen Longley

While San Francisco has achieved a 60% reduction in diagnosed HIV transmissions over the past decade, the plan to get to 90% reduction is now focusing on the most vulnerable populati... more

While San Francisco has achieved a 60% reduction in diagnosed HIV transmissions over the past decade, the plan to get to 90% reduction is now focusing on the most vulnerable populations where infection rates continue to be disproportionately high: communities of color, the economically insecure, and homeless populations. City health experts and elected officials, including Supervisor Jeff Sheehy, also hope to target intravenous dug users through the use of safe injection sites.

The latter goal suffered a setback with the failure of AB186, co-authored by Senator Scott Wiener, which would have provided the legal framework for safe injection sites in 6 counties in California. Its failure complicates local planning efforts surrounding safe injection sites. more

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/18/2017)

New HIV infections continue to decline in SF, but disparities a concern

Examiner (09/18/2017)

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/15/2017)

State legislature OKs controversial bills on sanctuary and sex offenders

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Farrell Replaces 20-Year Commissioner With Political Consultant

by Jen Longley

In a surprise move, Supervisor Mark Farrell declined to reappoint 20-year committee veteran and disability transit advocate Jackie Sachs to the Citizens Advisory Committee representi... more

In a surprise move, Supervisor Mark Farrell declined to reappoint 20-year committee veteran and disability transit advocate Jackie Sachs to the Citizens Advisory Committee representing District 2, opting instead to appoint political consultant Hala Hijazi. more

Supervisor Farrell replaces 20-year citizen committee member with political consultant

Examiner (09/18/2017)

In SF’s District Six race, Haney is in while Angulo is out

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

SF progressive leaders unite behind Matt Haney in D6 race

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Former Supervisor Alioto-Pier might jump back in as District Two candidate

Chronicle (09/08/2017)

Too 'Bulky' for The Neighborhood? Mission Market-Rate Development Paused

by Jen Longley

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay consideration of a 75-unit proposed building in the Mission, citing the design as too bulky and asking the developer to present pla... more

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to delay consideration of a 75-unit proposed building in the Mission, citing the design as too bulky and asking the developer to present plans of multiple buildings for the site.

The proposed development, which utilizes the density bonus program to increase the height limits allowed on the site, still includes the minimum number of affordable units required, angering local neighborhood activists who would prefer to see a fully affordable developer come forward. None has yet materialized.

An attorney for the current owner has signaled that the owner may decline to re-write the plans. more

SF halts Mission housing development over ‘bulky’ design

Examiner (09/18/2017)

Stuck in the middle with few housing options

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

State lawmakers deliver affordable housing plan to governor

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Strangest thing: Some agreement in SF housing debate

Examiner (09/10/2017)

Stuck In The Middle With You

by Jen Longley

The Chronicle explores the dearth of options for 'middle income' buyers — those who make too much to qualify for public assistance in purchasing a home, but cannot afford the sky-hig... more

The Chronicle explores the dearth of options for 'middle income' buyers — those who make too much to qualify for public assistance in purchasing a home, but cannot afford the sky-high prices of San Francisco market-rate Real Estate — through the experience of Trevor McNeil and Sarah Montoya, a mid-thirties, one-income couple with kids who cant seem to catch a break. more

Stuck in the middle with few housing options

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

SF halts Mission housing development over ‘bulky’ design

Examiner (09/18/2017)

State lawmakers deliver affordable housing plan to governor

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Strangest thing: Some agreement in SF housing debate

Examiner (09/10/2017)

Plots and Recreation

by Jen Longley

A new bill authored by Assemblyman Phil Ting would allow Caltrans to give the City first priority to rent un-leased pots of land at a discounted rate to transform them into area park... more

A new bill authored by Assemblyman Phil Ting would allow Caltrans to give the City first priority to rent un-leased pots of land at a discounted rate to transform them into area parks, also helping reduce greenhouse gasses through Civic planning as mandated by the State.

Should AB 857 be signed into law, several sites have already been identified as leasing partners, including lots in the Dogpatch, Mission, and Alemany neighborhoods, according to Dogpatch & NW Potrero Hill Green Benefit District Executive Director and former Supervisor Julie Christensen. more

Derelict plots under freeways in SF could become parklands

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Ting rips UC for withdrawing admission to hundreds at Irvine

Chronicle (08/31/2017)

North Bay’s SMART commuter rail system to roll after long delays

Chronicle (07/31/2017)

Names that grace our streets and monuments often tainted in time

Chronicle (07/27/2017)

Behind the Orange Curtain

by Jen Longley

The Chronicle's Joe Garafoli ventures southward, where the path for Democrats to retake Congress runs through the OC.

The Chronicle's Joe Garafoli ventures southward, where the path for Democrats to retake Congress runs through the OC. more

Democrats trying to turn Orange County blue, one house at a time

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Nato’s-eye view of the Berkeley march

Examiner (09/04/2017)

Why use the term ‘Antifa’?

Examiner (09/04/2017)

Smoke seen coming from Russian consulate chimney in SF

Examiner (09/01/2017)

Sep
17

Mayor Brown Cover’s Bill Clinton’s Visit

by Steven Kight

This week we see musings on the state of the former president’s diet, and the future of our current governor’s political career. Following this we return to the mayor’s opinion that

... more

This week we see musings on the state of the former president’s diet, and the future of our current governor’s political career. Following this we return to the mayor’s opinion that it is clever of the Trump administration to work with Nancy Pelosi on the DACA question.

Bill Clinton shows off charm, humor at SF Baptist church gathering

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

Rose Pak’s death, one year later: Community fund launches amid scramble for power

Examiner (09/19/2017)

Trump’s new deal: Democrats can help me

Chronicle (09/10/2017)

How about a day without black players, NFL?

Chronicle (08/26/2017)

Sep
17

M&R Address Potential Toll Increases On Bay Area Bridges

by Steven Kight

Next year will see a regional ballot measure aimed at financing public transit systems throughout the bay area.While this ballot measure will provide desperately needed funding to re

... more

Next year will see a regional ballot measure aimed at financing public transit systems throughout the bay area.While this ballot measure will provide desperately needed funding to regional transit agencies, it also includes a large toll increase and would allow for further increases later on without voter approval.

Going across a Bay Area bridge might get a lot more expensive

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

Coliseum exec is richly rewarded to help say goodbye to Raiders, Warriors

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

Pelosi’s allies didn’t help as she was shouted down at ‘Dreamers’ event

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

BART randomly hands out free tickets to boost weekend ridership

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Sep
17

911 System Still Operating Well Below Expectations

by Steven Kight

Months after Mayor Lee issued an order demanding reform at SF 911 call centers, and years after poor performance was first brought to public attention, the city’s 911 system is still

... more

Months after Mayor Lee issued an order demanding reform at SF 911 call centers, and years after poor performance was first brought to public attention, the city’s 911 system is still functioning well below the national average.

Amid modest improvements, more tales of 911 woes

Chronicle (09/17/2017)

Housing Bill Packages Pass Legislature

by Kelly Groth

The Legislature passed 15 housing bills on Friday, addressing homelessness and rising housing costs. Senator Wiener's SB 35 was included in the bills passed, which requires cities th... more

The Legislature passed 15 housing bills on Friday, addressing homelessness and rising housing costs. Senator Wiener's SB 35 was included in the bills passed, which requires cities that aren't meeting their housing production status to build more low- to middle-income housing.

The package of bills head to Governor Brown for his signature. more

State lawmakers deliver affordable housing plan to governor

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Stuck in the middle with few housing options

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/18/2017)

New HIV infections continue to decline in SF, but disparities a concern

Examiner (09/18/2017)

Patriot Prayer Cost SF Big Bucks

by Kelly Groth

Despite the Patriot Prayer canceling their rally in SF last month, the city still paid almost $1 million on security and transit. Mayor Ed Lee has pledged to seek reimbursement.

Despite the Patriot Prayer canceling their rally in SF last month, the city still paid almost $1 million on security and transit. Mayor Ed Lee has pledged to seek reimbursement. more

Day of canceled right-wing Crissy Field rally cost SF police $775,000

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Patriot Prayer rally cost SF nearly $1 million, Mayor Lee to seek reimbursement

Examiner (09/16/2017)

UC Berkeley free speech in spotlight over super-tight security plans

Chronicle (09/14/2017)

2 former S.F. officials face trial on bribery charges

Chronicle (09/13/2017)

Sacramento: End of Session Bills Passed

by Kelly Groth

At the end of session, lawmakers passed bills ranging from sanctuary cities to reforming the sex offender registry.

At the end of session, lawmakers passed bills ranging from sanctuary cities to reforming the sex offender registry. more

State legislature OKs controversial bills on sanctuary and sex offenders

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/18/2017)

New HIV infections continue to decline in SF, but disparities a concern

Examiner (09/18/2017)

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/15/2017)

Statewide Safe Injection Bill Fails

by Kelly Groth

California's Senate failed to pass a statewide safe injection bill, which would have allowed counties to provide safe injection sites. State Senator Scott Wiener says he intends to b... more

California's Senate failed to pass a statewide safe injection bill, which would have allowed counties to provide safe injection sites. State Senator Scott Wiener says he intends to bring the bill back for a vote next year. more

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/15/2017)

Bill to allow safe injection sites for drug users fails in California Senate

Examiner (09/18/2017)

New HIV infections continue to decline in SF, but disparities a concern

Examiner (09/18/2017)

State legislature OKs controversial bills on sanctuary and sex offenders

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

CCSF Feels the Bern

by Kelly Groth

Senator Bernie Sanders is headed to CCSF to celebrate and speak about their free tuition program.

Senator Bernie Sanders is headed to CCSF to celebrate and speak about their free tuition program. more

Bernie Sanders heading to SF to speak on CCSF’s tuition

Examiner (09/16/2017)

Bernie Sanders to visit SF on Friday for state nurses convention

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

‘Huge’ enrollment boost evident in first semester of free CCSF

Examiner (09/19/2017)

CCSF leaders pen letter to Trump in support of DACA

Examiner (09/01/2017)

Bay Bridge Traffic Closures This Weekend

by Kelly Groth

Traffic on the Bay Bridge will be impacted this weekend as the final remnants of the old Bridge are to be imploded.

Traffic on the Bay Bridge will be impacted this weekend as the final remnants of the old Bridge are to be imploded. more

Bay Bridge pier implosions to disrupt traffic

Chronicle (09/16/2017)

$3 toll hike plan has Bay Area politicos dueling for dollars

Chronicle (08/21/2017)

S.F. supervisor pushes to untangle freeway Hairball

Chronicle (08/04/2017)

Bay Area voters may be asked to OK bridge toll hike of up to $3

Chronicle (07/03/2017)

Box City Fire Leads SF to Remove Wooden Shelters

by Carrie McFadden

Early Thursday morning, after a fire destroyed one of the units in the homeless encampment called "Box City" after the wooden boxes that create makeshift homes, the SF Department of ... more

Early Thursday morning, after a fire destroyed one of the units in the homeless encampment called "Box City" after the wooden boxes that create makeshift homes, the SF Department of Public Works removed almost all of the boxes still standing.

Box City was erected last year and is not officially sanctioned by San Francisco. Box City residents say these locations are preferable to homeless shelters, which are crowded and can lead to violence or theft of personal possessions. more

SF removes wooden shelters after explosion rocks ‘Box City’ homeless encampment

Examiner (09/14/2017)

S.F. fire battalion chief died Sunday while on duty

Chronicle (09/11/2017)

Bay Area firefighters return from Texas, others deploy to Florida

Examiner (09/08/2017)

Some of SF’s panhandling moms really are homeless. And some aren’t.

Chronicle (08/15/2017)

Gun Stolen from Police Officer at Center of Murder Trial

by Carrie McFadden

Last month, a gun was stolen from a San Francisco Police Department officer's personal vehicle and used in a homicide. This is the second time in recent history that this has happene... more

Last month, a gun was stolen from a San Francisco Police Department officer's personal vehicle and used in a homicide. This is the second time in recent history that this has happened in San Francisco.

The three suspects in the murder pleaded not guilty yesterday. more

SF trio pleads not guilty to murder with a police officer’s stolen gun

Examiner (09/14/2017)

SFPD committed to DOJ reforms despite changes under Sessions

Chronicle (09/19/2017)

BART randomly hands out free tickets to boost weekend ridership

Chronicle (09/18/2017)

Renewed push to equip SFPD officers with Tasers met with strong opposition

Examiner (09/14/2017)

Rent Board Commissioner Hikes Rental Prices

by Carrie McFadden

Some residents of 285 Turk Street, whose landlord is SF Rent Board alternate landlord representative Neveo Mosser, have been levied with 70% rent hikes.

Mosser is the head of Mosser C... more

Some residents of 285 Turk Street, whose landlord is SF Rent Board alternate landlord representative Neveo Mosser, have been levied with 70% rent hikes.

Mosser is the head of Mosser Companies, which owns apartments, hotels, and other entities in the City. His term on the Rent Board is set to expire next year. more

SF Rent Board commissioner threatens low

Examiner (09/15/2017)

S.F. may honor slain LGBT DJ with mural

Examiner (09/13/2017)

SF pulls plug on costly SoMa lease for homeless department offices

Examiner (09/12/2017)

Mix of residents, issues makes District 6 a ‘testing ground’ for rest of SF

Chronicle (08/18/2017)

Shapiro Event at Berkeley Sees Tightened Security

by Carrie McFadden

Controversial right-wing speaker Ben Shapiro took the stage in Berkeley last night under intense security. He is the first in a series of controversial speakers, also including Ann C... more

Controversial right-wing speaker Ben Shapiro took the stage in Berkeley last night under intense security. He is the first in a series of controversial speakers, also including Ann Coulter, Steve Bannon and Milo Yiannopoulos.

Protests were organized by Refuse Fascism, and were kept off campus by police. more

Ben Shapiro takes stage at UC Berkeley under ‘extraordinary’ security

Chronicle (09/14/2017)

Lessons learned from Sunday’s clash of protesters in Berkeley

Chronicle (08/28/2017)

SFPD travels to Alamo Square Park protest in Muni bus

Examiner (08/29/2017)

Berkeley protesters met with heavy police presence, 14 arrested amid violent clashes

Examiner (08/27/2017)

Transbay Park Inspired by Other Parks in SF, NY

by Carrie McFadden

The new Transbay Transit Center will have a much-talked about rooftop park, similar to Bryant Park in New York, and will be managed by the Transbay authority.

The transit center is s... more

The new Transbay Transit Center will have a much-talked about rooftop park, similar to Bryant Park in New York, and will be managed by the Transbay authority.

The transit center is scheduled to open next March. more

Transit hub park using sites in SF, New York as models

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Police and Sheriff’s Department squabble over Transbay security contract

Examiner (07/20/2017)

SF officials continue to grapple with vexing litter issue at Dolores Park

Examiner (07/13/2017)

Salesforce Tower redesign trims trees, sculpture out of plaza

Chronicle (07/06/2017)

Dreamers keep on DREAMin!

by Lia Azul Salaverry

California legislative leaders aren't playing around when it comes to Trumpelstiltskin's awful policies on just about everything...and DACA is no exception. Leaders recently announce... more

California legislative leaders aren't playing around when it comes to Trumpelstiltskin's awful policies on just about everything...and DACA is no exception. Leaders recently announced $30 million in funding to support DACA recipients to help DREAMers rest easier in these dark times. more

California leaders announce $30 million plan to help DACA recipients

Chronicle (09/14/2017)

Pelosi’s allies didn’t help as she was shouted down at ‘Dreamers’ event

Chronicle (09/20/2017)

California leaders announce $30 million plan to help DACA recipients

Chronicle (09/12/2017)

States’ suit over DACA seeks to use Trump’s words against him

Chronicle (09/07/2017)

Free speech battles continue at UC Berkeley over super-tight security

by Lia Azul Salaverry

UC Berkeley has a long history of free speech protests, but these days, protecting the public during these gatherings is getting expensive. At a cost of $1.5 million for law enforcem... more

UC Berkeley has a long history of free speech protests, but these days, protecting the public during these gatherings is getting expensive. At a cost of $1.5 million for law enforcement at UC Berkeley's last five rallies and demonstrations since Feb. 1, we gotta ask...is anarchy really so bad? more

UC Berkeley free speech in spotlight over super-tight security plans

Chronicle (09/14/2017)

Patriot Prayer rally cost SF nearly $1 million, Mayor Lee to seek reimbursement

Examiner (09/16/2017)

Day of canceled right-wing Crissy Field rally cost SF police $775,000

Chronicle (09/15/2017)

Berkeley protesters met with heavy police presence, 14 arrested amid violent clashes

Examiner (08/27/2017)

Case tossed against Oakland cop accused in teen sex-abuse scandal

by Lia Azul Salaverry

An Alameda County judge tossed out criminal charges on Wednesday against a former Oakland police officer at the center of a police sex-abuse scandal. The former officer, Brian Bunton

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An Alameda County judge tossed out criminal charges on Wednesday against a former Oakland police officer at the center of a police sex-abuse scandal. The former officer, Brian Bunton, 41, was charged with obstruction of justice and engaging in prostitution stemming from his alleged encounters with the now 20-year-old Richmond woman formerly known as Celeste Guap.

Case tossed against Oakland cop accused in teen sex-abuse scandal

Chronicle (09/14/2017)

SF trio pleads not guilty to murder with a police officer’s stolen gun

Examiner (09/14/2017)

Gunfire closes part of Market Street in SF

Chronicle (09/14/2017)

States’ suit over DACA seeks to use Trump’s words against him

Chronicle (09/07/2017)