1+ week, 4+ 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, 4+ 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+ mon, 2+ week ago   (103+ words) Three San Francisco charter amendments backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie have qualified for the November ballot. Lurie announced the measures Wednesday and called on San Franciscans to vote in favor of them. Using the slogan "Clean Up City Hall," the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (239+ words) Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee and several City Council members announced Monday their support for a proposed ordinance that would expand protections for immigrants. The City Council is expected to vote on the measure Tuesday. The proposed ordinance would keep residents…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (111+ words) Oakland councilmembers will meet Monday to review the new proposed terms for the sale of the Coliseum complex. Leaders are considering a second amendment to the original deal that adds better financial terms for the city, reduces potential risks and…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (616+ words) If you follow local politics, you may have heard about: In the background of this is the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, a city commission empaneled since the 1990s to discuss local public records, and to find violations. I served on this…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (126+ words) The Board of Supervisors is expected to hear the proposal during its meeting Tuesday. Alameda County supervisors are scheduled to consider a draft action plan Tuesday that aims to provide reparations to Black residents by addressing longstanding inequities in housing,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (79+ words) A federal building in San Francisco officially has been renamed in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein. On Monday morning, the 50 United Nations Plaza Federal Building officially was renamed the Senator Dianne Feinstein Federal Building. U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla hosted…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (288+ words) Millbrae is tired of writing big checks without a real say in how the money is spent. Last Tuesday, the City Council voted to ask that the joint powers agreement governing the Central County Fire Department be rewritten so Millbrae…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (270+ words) A member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors who abruptly went on leave earlier this year is set to return to work next Monday, according to her colleagues. Supervisors Myrna Melgar and Rafael Mandelman claimed Jacqueline Fielder has told…...