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Oye, ¿cómo va?  – Mission Local

Wait! Before you go...Consider donating to Mission Local today. We're a nonprofit newsroom that has been covering San Francisco since 2008, digging deep to bring you the political analysis, cultural coverage, investigative stories, and neighborhood news you won't get elsewhere. About 3/4 of our total budget comes from individual donors, helping us stay independent so we can provide the hard-hitting reporting you deserve. Keep us that way — make a tax-deductible donation today. Source: missionlocal.org

Karl The Fog August 26, 2024

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Bernal sunset – Mission Local

Wait! Before you go...Consider donating to Mission Local today. We're a nonprofit newsroom that has been covering San Francisco since 2008, digging deep to bring you the political analysis, cultural coverage, investigative stories, and neighborhood news you won't get elsewhere. About 3/4 of our total budget comes from individual donors, helping us stay independent so we can provide the hard-hitting reporting you deserve. Keep us that way — make a tax-deductible donation today. Source: missionlocal.org

Karl The Fog August 25, 2024

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Local Planners Say State Failed to Track Safety Incidents on Uber and Lyft

The state agency responsible for ensuring Uber and Lyft rides are safe failed to consistently track the number of accidents, assaults and drunk driving complaints that occur on them, according to a new study by San Francisco traffic planners. The California Public Utilities Commission did not even consistently collect the most basic industry information, such as ride requests and miles driven, the report from the San Francisco County Transportation Authority shows. The state’s spotty information about company operations makes it more difficult for policy makers, especially at the local level, to address top priorities like road safety, air quality and access to transportation for people with disabilities, the study says. Cities bear the brunt of congestion and other industry side effects — particularly San Francisco, which had by far the greatest ride concentration of any municipality in the state, with […]

Karl The Fog August 21, 2024

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New Reparations Ideas Include Senior Housing, Legal Assistance and a ‘Black Card’ for Local Discounts

Just over a week after the U.S. Supreme Court gutted affirmative action in college admissions, San Francisco took a major step in the other direction by advancing a plan to repair historical harms by the government against Black people. After dozens of meetings over two years, the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee  released its final recommendations to the Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed on Friday. Beyond policy ideas in a December 2022 draft report such as $5 million cash payments to qualifying Black San Franciscans, the committee added dozens of new recommendations such as the creation of a “Black card” program offering free access to city services and discounts at businesses. The proposal would also further shake up politics, adding two Board of Supervisors appointees to the Police Commission, including someone who has been incarcerated. The […]

Karl The Fog August 20, 2024

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San Francisco Mayoral Race Heats Up as Election Day Approaches

San Francisco, CA — August 2024 As the city of San Francisco approaches its November 2024 mayoral election, the race has intensified with candidates ramping up their campaigns and sparking heated debates over the future direction of the city. The mayoral race is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched contests in recent memory, with several high-profile candidates vying for the top position. Incumbent Mayor's Re-election Bid Incumbent Mayor London Breed, who has served as mayor since 2018, is seeking a second full term. Her tenure has been marked by efforts to tackle homelessness, increase housing affordability, and improve public safety. Her campaign emphasizes continuity and progress, highlighting accomplishments such as the expansion of affordable housing units and initiatives aimed at revitalizing downtown San Francisco. Breed's supporters argue that her leadership has brought stability and positive change […]

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