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Proposed rent control measure in Redwood City sparks debate
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (502+ words) Volunteers hit the streets in Redwood City on Saturday to get out the vote in favor of a new rent control measure. If passed in November, Measure E would roll some rents back to 2025 rates and add caps on rent…...
San Francisco rent proposal could limit evictions for unpaid rent – NBC Bay Area
1+ week, 4+ day ago (128+ words) Tuesday, Supervisor Jackie Fielder introduced a new proposal offering more protections for renters in San Francisco. Currently the city's rent ordinance allows evictions for any amount of unpaid rent. However, Fielder's ordinance would only allow an eviction if a tenant…...
SF proposal would expand protections for renters facing eviction
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…...
Immigrant rights advocates rally in SF in support of ‘No Kings Act’
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…...
SF charter amendments backed by Mayor Lurie qualify for November ballot
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…...
Oakland leaders back proposed ordinance expanding immigrant protections
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…...
Newsom signs affordable housing bill in Oakland
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (351+ words) Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a housing bill Monday that will change how the state finances and delivers new affordable housing units. The signing took place at the Clara E. Chan Lee Residences currently under construction in Oakland's Chinatown. Newsom was joined…...
Oakland City Council to review Coliseum sale update
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…...
San Francisco Turned Off Its Public Records Watchdog Right When It Was Watching the Mayor
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…...
California Budget Restarts CalFresh Produce Pilot With $20M
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (167+ words) California tucked a one-time $20 million line item into its 2026–27 budget to restart the CalFresh Fruit & Vegetable EBT pilot, bringing back a popular rebate that helped low-income households stretch their food dollars on fresh produce. The cash arrives after the program…...