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San Francisco school district may get bailout from city

San Francisco schools could get the bailout they are hoping for. Read More

SFO’s concessions programs lauded by industry publication

Apparently, the overpriced pizza, coffee, and sandwiches at the San Francisco International Airport are a little bit tastier than at other hubs across the nation. Read More

Board committee approves lifting of Upper Fillmore restaurant ban

A restaurant ban in the Upper Fillmore area was lifted Monday by the Board of Supervisors Land Use and Economic Development Committee. Read More

BART could net parking deal with Google that would generate over $50K annually

BART could receive an extra $54,000 a year by opening up some parking spots at Millbrae Station for Google employees. Read More

Yearlong project to improve Muni’s 5-Fulton infrastructure kicks off

The beginning of a one-year overhaul of Muni’s 5-Fulton bus line began today, but the construction project will not affect the route of the heavily used line.The agency will install an underground traction power system and new cable feeders underneath Fulton Street between 32nd and 8th avenues. The work will start at 32nd Avenue and move block-by-block until it reaches the end point at 8th Avenue, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which operates Muni. Read More

Cops in search scandal could be boon to George Gascón in November election

Six officers accused this week by the Public Defender’s Office of conducting warrantless searches of residential hotel rooms are already falling victim to San Francisco’s political grindstone. Read More

CPUC leaders absent from Muni’s hearing on regulation infractions

One week after regulators accused Muni of several safety and operational infractions on its rail line, The City’s transit agency met to renew their claims that they are within compliance of state rules. Read More

Budget cut proposal raises big concerns for Juvenile Probation Commission

As The City has asked city departments to submit 20 percent cut proposals for their budgets next fiscal year, some departments are raising alarm over what that could mean. Next Wednesday, the Juvenile Probation Commission is scheduled to vote on sending a letter to Mayor Ed Lee advocating for no cuts to the department. Read More

San Francisco streets repaving funding in limbo

The City is once again faced with the challenge on how to adequately fund street resurfacing. The past two years, it has relied on borrowing money based on gas tax revenues, but Mayor Ed Lee’s budget director Greg Wagner said Wednesday that solution is probably no longer a good idea. Read More

Even 20 percent cuts won’t close San Francisco’s budget deficit

While there may be talk about the improved working relations between the Board of Supervisors and the mayor, it’s going to take more than good vibes to solve The City’s $383.4 million budget deficit for the fiscal year beginning July 1. That’s the deficit projection as of Wednesday. Read More
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