Millions left sitting in medical reimbursement accounts by city workers

Nicole Canedo looks at her City-issued Medical Reimbursement Account page on her computer outside her Berkeley apartment on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. Canedo has worked numerous retail jobs in The City and the MRA has helped her with health costs. (Kevin N. Hume/S.F. Examiner)
Health officials looking at how to improve access, outreach as untapped funds reach $409M


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The Lyon-Martin home, located at 651 Duncan St, will become a historical landmark as it has been a refuge for lesbian activists in the LGBTQ+ movement for about 50 years. As supervisors unanimously passed on Oct. 20 for this home to be landmark, Friends of Lyon-Martin House was formed and have brought more than 150 people to sign a letter wishing for the house to become a landmark. (Samantha Laurey/ Special to S.F. Examiner)

A lesbian refuge becomes a historic city landmark

The Lyon-Martin home serves as a ‘symbol of strength and resilience’ for gay women

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San Francisco lacks housing data that would let it track rental vacancies and prices. New legislation is seeking to change that.<ins> (Photo by Joel Angel Jurez/2016 Special to S.F. Examiner)</ins>

Landlords blast proposal to require annual report on rentals as invasion of privacy

Housing inventory could give city better data on housing vacancies, affordability

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California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, greets Russian Ambassador to the USA Anatoly Antonov before the dedication of the historic cemetery at Fort Ross, State Historic Park, near Jenner, California, on Oct. 13, 2018. (Courtesy ALVIN JORNADA/ The Press Democrat)

Connected Across Two Oceans: Potential of Cooperation Between Russian and U.S. Regions

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    Indecline, an art activist collective in San Francisco, transformed a billboard into an editorial with a message blasting immigration policies of Donald Trump’s administration. (Screenshot, Indecline website)

    Has immigration fallen off the administration’s radar? Not a chance

     

    Psilocybin magic mushrooms (Shutterstock)

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    Those who stick around San Francisco on long holiday weekends can enjoy a slower pace, uncrowded streets and beloved institutions like cable cars. <ins>(Kevin Hume/S.F. Examiner)</ins>

    These empty San Francisco streets: A holiday dream

     

    It’s disheartening to see that Bill Graham Civic’s marquee isn’t announcing upcoming concerts. (Screenshot/Bill Graham Civic Twitter)

    A cruise through The City with the ghosts of rides past

     

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    Without a database tracking rental housing, San Francisco will continue to be plagued by displacement and speculation that keep residents at risk. (Black Press file photo)

    San Francisco needs a rental housing inventory

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    Letter: Setting the record straight on the renegotiated police union contract

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    Illuminated Observation Wheel is open in honor Golden Gate Park's 150th anniversary. (Courtesy photo)

    ‘Illuminate SF Festival of Light’ takes over City with over 40 installations

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    “The Croods: A New Age” is a pleasant sequel to 2013’s cartoon adventure about cave people. (Courtesy DreamWorks Animation)

    New ‘Croods’ is colorful, comfy

    But cartoon sequel is less funny than original

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    Judy Jordan, founder of Geodesy and WG Edge, is dedicated to promoting and nurturing women in the wine industry. <ins>(Courtesy photo)</ins>

    Judy Jordan’s Geodesy wines are rooted in gift and gratitude

    Industry veteran committed to mentoring women in her field

    Anchor Brewing’s Christmas Ale — both the 2020 edition and vintage brews — are for sale. (Courtesy photo)

    Holiday Gift Guide: Give a present, support a local business

    Friends and loved ones will delight in S.F.-made wares

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