Mar. 3, 2026
San Francisco Mayor Calls for 500 City Job Cuts to Address Budget Deficit
Departments told to reduce salary and benefits spending by at least $100 million amid projected $400 million annual shortfall
Mar. 3, 2026
San Francisco Sheriff's Overtime Budget Set to Exceed by 146%
Department projected to overspend by $19 million unless immediate changes are made
Mar. 1, 2026
San Francisco Advances Controversial RESET Sobering Center
Despite warnings of unlawful detention, city moves forward with $14.5 million contract for new facility operated by out-of-state provider
Feb. 28, 2026
Powerful Dem Group Unleashes $10M to Kill 'CEO Tax' in San Francisco
Neighbors for a Better San Francisco says the proposed tax would 'destroy' the city's economic recovery
Feb. 26, 2026
San Francisco Struggles to Fund Muni Amid Privatization Push
City leaders look to private companies like Uber and Waymo to replace essential public transit functions
Feb. 26, 2026
Newsom Approves $590 Million Loan for Struggling Bay Area Transit Agencies
The funding aims to provide stability as commuters return to offices and voters consider tax measures to support transit.
Feb. 26, 2026
San Francisco Mayor Proposes Transfer Tax Rollback
Lurie says tax is stalling major housing projects in the city
Feb. 25, 2026
San Francisco Court Clerks Threaten Strike, Putting System in 'Triage' Mode
Court officials warn that non-emergency matters will be recessed if clerks walk out this week.
Feb. 24, 2026
San Francisco delays controversial $300K sprinkler mandate for high-rise condos
City officials put the fire safety requirement on a five-year moratorium after facing backlash from hundreds of impacted residents.
Feb. 23, 2026
San Francisco Lawmaker Proposes Plan to Let Cities Break Away from PG&E
Legislation aims to allow San Francisco and other cities to form publicly owned utility companies
Feb. 21, 2026
San Francisco Mayor Touts City's Progress in Speech to California Democrats
Daniel Lurie says the approach he's taken to governing could have larger takeaways for the party nationwide.
Feb. 17, 2026
SF Municipal Transportation Agency Pauses Towed RV Storage at Pier 68
Agency seeks new storage location after community advocates call for engagement on plan.
Feb. 16, 2026
San Francisco Sued Over Reparations Fund
Lawsuit claims city's race-based reparations program is unconstitutional.
Feb. 15, 2026
Infighting Erupts Over San Francisco's Reparations Fund
Lawsuit filed to challenge city's plan to pay Black residents from taxpayer money
Feb. 13, 2026
San Francisco approves new RESET Center for drug users despite legal concerns
The 25-bed pilot program aims to connect intoxicated individuals with treatment, but some supervisors worry about its coercive approach and legal risks.
Feb. 12, 2026
Supervisor Holds Hearing on PG&E Power Outages in San Francisco
Widespread outage left over a third of residents and businesses without power for days
Feb. 12, 2026
YIMBY Groups Sue San Francisco Over Housing Plan
Lawsuit alleges city's Family Zoning Plan falls short of state housing goals
Feb. 10, 2026
BART Fare Gates Generate $10M Annually, But Chronicle Calls System "Dying"
The new secure fare gates have reduced maintenance costs, but the local newspaper is still portraying BART's future in a negative light.
Feb. 8, 2026
Effort Underway to Send UGH Compromise Back to Voters
Opponents of Prop K ban on private vehicles plan new ballot measure to restore weekday access to Upper Great Highway
Feb. 8, 2026
San Francisco Moves to Take Over PG&E Assets and Establish Municipal Power
City leaders push to acquire PG&E's electric distribution and transmission infrastructure to provide clean, affordable power
