Planning Commission Approves Family Zoning Plan
The Facts San Francisco's Planning Commission approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning Plan on September 11, 2025, advancing the comprehensive zoning reform to the Board of Supervisors. The 4-…
SF Launches First-in-Nation Gun Storage Program
The Facts Supervisor Stephen Sherrill and Mayor Daniel Lurie launched Pierce's Pledge Safe Gun Storage Program on September 9, 2025, a first-in-the-nation initiative allowing residents to…
Supervisor Mahmood Proposes Housing Fee Reform
The Facts Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, whom we endorsed for election in November 2024, has made a move to lower the financial risks of new home building. Today, home builders must pay tens-to-hundreds of…
First Sober Shelter Opens
The Facts San Francisco's first sober homeless shelter is now operational on Sixth Street, operated by the Salvation Army. Hope House opened with 58 beds , offering single adults a drug- and alcohol…
California Passes SF Bills Targeting Stolen Goods Sales and Downtown Recovery
The Facts On September 4, the California Legislature passed two San Francisco bills with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bills, authored by Senator Scott Wiener and sponsored by Mayor Daniel…
Lurie Targets "Dumb Rules" with New Permit Reforms
The Facts On September 2, 2025, Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled six new ordinances aimed at eliminating what his administration calls "dumb rules" that create unnecessary hardships for residents and…
SF May Double Campaign Donation Limits to Keep Pace with Inflation
The Facts San Francisco's Ethics Commission is proposing to double individual campaign donation limits from $500 to $1,000 for the first time since the 1980s, according to Marshall Jones at The…
SFMTA Hits Fiscal Cliff, Orders System-Wide Cuts
The Facts San Francisco's transportation agency directed all divisions to cut 5-7% of their budgets on Tuesday, reports Rachel Swan at The Chronicle, as the agency faces a $322 million deficit…
Controller Places Urban Alchemy on Watchlist for Financial Concerns
City oversight office flags "serious fiscal" issues at major street safety contractor, demanding accountability for public funds. The Facts San Francisco's Controller's Office has placed the…
