News in San Francisco
Westside Observer
Published September 12When the Water Runs Out
San Francisco’s wildfire plan still leaves thousands of Westside homes vulnerable when the next major fire strikes.
Westside Observer
Published September 12Lurie’s Chainsaw Comes for San Francisco’s Trees
File 251211 would let developers pay instead of planting trees, eliminate some public appeals and force residents through a dramatically compressed review process.
Westside Observer
Published September 12Marina: First Salvo in a New Neighborhood Battle?
More than 400 residents attended a Marina Town Hall as opponents challenged state housing laws, environmental review and the future of local planning.
Westside Observer
Published September 12History Repeats: Sunshine Task Force Under Pressure Again
From the 2012 shutdown to the 2026 loss of quorum, San Francisco’s transparency watchdog has repeatedly become the center of appointment battles.
Westside Observer
Published September 12Did City Hall Break the Law?
Can City Hall use an ordinary ordinance to disable the voter-created watchdog—without explicit voter-approved authorization?
Westside Observer
Published September 12Lurie Administration, Board Let Sunshine Watchdog Go Dark
The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force became the only board forced to stop meeting after the Supervisors imposed a new 60-day limit on members serving past the expiration of their terms.
Westside Observer
Published September 12Billionaires are opposed to the wealth tax because it will hurt the ordinary taxpayer!
After you pull yourself off the floor from laughing at this incredible news, take a few moments to read this.
Westside Observer
Published September 12Build Another Boathouse at Lake Merced?
City seeks a 20-year operator for waterfront property just a mile from existing recreational facilities.
Westside Observer
Published September 12Lurie’s Little War on Trees
City Hall wants to squash appeals that could save trees from the City-ordered axe. The Board of Appeals voted 4–0 to fight back.
Mission Local
Published September 12Pajaros rosas
On 18th Street. Photo by Mike Santiago. Pajaros rosas
Mission Local
Published September 12For years, one of S.F.’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got some extra help.
Every year, despite the hardships of the pandemic, the owners of a Bayview barbershop scrounged money together for the neighborhood's kids. For years, one of S.F.’s oldest barbershops has been giving out free back-to-school haircuts. This year, it got some extra help.
Richmond Review / Sunset Beacon
Published September 12Mayor Unveils Tenant Protection Package as Rents Surge to Record Highs
On Thursday, S.F. Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled a package of reforms aimed at San Francisco’s “rent emergency,” combining six proposed ordinances with $31 million in new funding. The mayor’s office cited data from Apartment List showing the median rent in San Francisco has climbed…