Background
trending_flat
S.F. nonprofit saves 16 units for low-income tenants in Mission

So here’s a good-news San Francisco story. Luis Zeron, who works at a bakery, and his wife Sandra Martinez, who works at McDonalds, paid $2,100 last month for a one-bedroom unit on 14th Street across from the Armory. Going forward, their rent will drop by 21 percent to $1,650. That is thanks to the Community Land Trust’s recent purchase of the two-story, 16-unit building unit at 320 14th St. where the couple lives. “We feel safer,” said Zeron, beaming and noting that the broken windows in the living room they have called home since 2018 have, since the Community Land Trust came in, been replaced.Luis Zeron (left) and his wife Sandra Martinez (right). Photo by Xueer Lu. Dec. 5, 2024.Yes, there is more work to do — there is still mold on their bathroom towel rack and the bathroom needs new light […]

trending_flat
D3 leading candidate Sauter loses endorsement from tenants group

Danny Sauter, a leading candidate in District 3, lost the endorsement this week of the California Democratic Renters Council after it became clear that Sauter did not support Prop. 33. The Council is a statewide chartered organization of the California Democratic Party. If approved on Nov. 5, Prop 33 would repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act of 1995 and remove limits on cities and counties to impose rent control. The Renters Council supports the measure, and it is a critical issue in determining the group’s endorsement of candidates. When asked about his position on repealing Costa Hawkins in a questionnaire in July from the California Democratic Renters Council, Sauter said he supported repealing Costa Hawkins along with the production of new housing. When asked specifically on what became Prop 33, he said he supported the measure.But earlier this month, in response to […]

About Karl The Fog

Welcome to Karl The Fog, your digital gateway to the enigmatic world of San Francisco’s legendary mist. We are the storytellers, the observers, and the chroniclers of the ever-elusive, charismatic character known as Karl.

KARL THE FOG, and KARL THE FOG COFFEE logos, images, fonts, names, and other trademarks are trademarks of KARL THE FOG, LLC and may not be used without permission.

Login to enjoy full advantages

Please login or subscribe to continue.

Go Premium!

Enjoy the full advantage of the premium access.

Stop following

Unfollow Cancel

Cancel subscription

Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription? You will lose your Premium access and stored playlists.

Go back Confirm cancellation