SF jail closure prompts doctor to call for release of more inmates

City officials closed San Francisco County Jail No. 4 on the top floor of the Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant St. in September, reducing the number of beds in the jail system by about 400. Kevin N. Hume/ S.F. Examiner
Reduced space increases risk of COVID-19 spreading among those in custody


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New lower speed limits on sections of Geary Boulevard were prompted by the death of a pedestrian at Gough Street in August. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Speed limits to be reduced on parts of Geary Boulevard

Zones near senior centers will go down to 25 MPH

The main entrance to the Department of Public Health building at 101 Grove St. The department is planning to move out of the building because it is seismically unsafe. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

Supervisors approve $150M to relocate Public Health Department, replace hospital chillers

Board OKs mayoral appointment of Rachael Tanner to Planning Commission

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      Tenderloin residents are finding benefits to having roads closed in the neighborhood. <ins>(Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)</ins>

      Should there be fewer cars in the Tenderloin’s future?

       

      San Francisco DJ and producer Jah Yzer livestreams most mornings from his home. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

      Roots & Tings build community through music

       

      On Oct. 13, people lined up to vote early for the presidential election in Southlake, Texas. <ins>(Shutterstock)</ins> <ins></ins>

      Five things to watch for in the run-up to Nov. 3

         

        The main entrance to Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)

        Voting rights of seniors, disabled must be protected

         

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        San Francisco voters have a multitude of issues to consider on the November 2020 ballot. (Shutterstock photo)

        Examiner endorsements for November ballot measures

        Here are our recommendations on issues from taxes to policing to sanitation

          Food banks and other community nonprofits have seen long lines and high demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Here, volunteers are giving out food boxes and other items to those in need at the Mission Food Hub. (Shandana Qazi/Special to the S.F. Examiner)

          Vote yes on Prop. F to sustain the heart and strength of our community

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          Firefighters salute San Francisco Firefighter Paramedic Jason Cortez ., who died in a traning accident on Oct. 7, as his hearse arrives at a private memorial service at Oracle Park on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020. (Samantha Laurey/Special to S.F Examiner)

           

          Firefighters gather to honor fallen colleague

             

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            Singer-songwriter Cam is finding musicmaking to be healing during 2020’s world health crisis. Courtesy Dennis Leupold

            Cam challenges country music tropes

            Bay Area-bred songwriter releases ‘The Otherside’

            Curator Tim Burgard looks over a section of the galleries comprising “The de Young Open,” a huge, varied collection of work by Bay Area artists. (Photo courtesy Gary Sexton/Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco)

            Bay Area artists jam-pack vivid ‘de Young Open’

            Huge exhibition — with works for sale — showcases diversity, supports community

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            The San Francisco Unified School District has created special programs to recognize Filipinx history. (Screenshot)

            Celebrating Filipino American History Month

            SFUSD offers lessons, activity guide

            Lee Vining and Inyo National Forest are excellent fall color tour destinations. (Matt Johanson/Special to S.F. Examiner)

            Gold Rush: Go now to see Sierra fall color

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