3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (305+ words) As an AI boom pushes median rents higher, Mayor Daniel Lurie is proposing $30 million in investments and reforms to curb rising evictions and “sudden rent spikes.” As rents have increased in San Francisco, so have eviction proceedings. The city is…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (345+ words) San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has struck an early agreement with 10 city unions representing 24,000 municipal employees, offering a 12% wage increase between 2027 and 2031 along with a guarantee against layoffs through June 30, 2029. The four-year deal, still pending ratification by union members, arrives…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (164+ words) The July delay that led to Tuesday's vote was itself the subject of an earlier fiery hearing Hoodline covered, when the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 on July 7 to postpone action so county counsel could review how a draft non-cooperation proposal…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (250+ words) The city plans to reissue more than $500 million in annual grants and contracts, with an emphasis on outcomes. From 2019 to 2024, the San Francisco homeless population grew 3.5% even as the San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s budget more than…...

6+ day, 20+ hour ago   (117+ words) Some people in San Francisco are spending Labor Day calling for better wages and decrying what they say is "rising authoritarianism" in the United States. The rally at the federal courthouse is part of a renewed push to embrace the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (107+ words) A new ordinance proposed in San Francisco would increase protections for renters facing eviction over unpaid rent. The proposal, introduced by Supervisor Jackie Fielder and co-sponsored by five other supervisors, is also backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie. Under the city's…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (179+ words) Immigrant rights advocates are expected to rally in San Francisco on Tuesday in support of legislation that would allow people to file civil lawsuits against federal agents over alleged constitutional violations. Organizers point to a recent increase in U.S. Immigration and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (166+ words) Like many Peninsula cities, South San Francisco is updating its accessory dwelling unit policies to align with a bevy of recent state laws meant to spur housing production. Over the last several years, bills such as Assembly bills 462 and 1154 — as…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (167+ words) San Jose leaders asked residents for their input on what should replace the name of the former Cesar Chavez Plaza. Ali Reid reports. Results from a public poll to rename San Jose's downtown plaza were revealed Tuesday. San Jose is…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (78+ words) GazetteXtra Janesville city manager finalists share insights, experiences and tackle questions on communication, conflict Hemp 1848 shop owner arrested for selling "illegal" THC products Shambeau: Janesville City Council knew Rhode Island manager finalist was put on leave Developer to host Janesville…...