Slow Down: Speed Cameras Move From Warnings to Fines
The Facts Slow down! SF's automated speed cameras have started issuing real tickets for speeding. And we know there are a lot of speeders out there — the cameras captured over 350,000 violations since…
New math curriculum approved by SFUSD, where just 45% are at grade level
The Facts The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is rolling out a new math curriculum next year, with the hope of improving student performance. Jill Tucker at the Chronicle reports…
Prop F progress: Drug treatment referrals show early results
The Facts About 100 people have entered drug treatment in the past six months due to the passage of Proposition F in March 2024 ( GrowSF supported Prop F ). Maggie Angst at the Chronicle reports…
Supervisors reject challenge to supportive housing at 16th and Mission
The Facts The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously rejected a challenge to the “Marvel in the Mission” development at 16th and Mission, according to Oscar Palma at Mission Local. The…
Saikat Chakrabarti kicks off bid to unseat Nancy Pelosi
The Facts Nancy Pelosi has a new challenger for Congress in 2026: Saikat Chakrabarti. He was a founding engineer at Stripe, where he made his fortune, but is more well known as the former chief of…
California home insurance rates could rise - here’s why
Homeowners across California have been faced with cancellations and non-renewals of home insurance policies in recent years, particularly in wildfire-prone areas. Policies were being cancelled because…
Settlement Ends Lawsuit Over SF Homeless Sweeps
SF settles for $2.8 M without changing sweep rules—shelter and storage must come next. The Facts San Francisco settled the lawsuit brought by the Coalition on Homelessness that alleged the City's…
City College turns a corner with new leadership
After years of turmoil, City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is stabilizing. This summer, CCSF cleared its accreditation warning status, hired a permanent chancellor, and passed a balanced budget, all…
Grown in SF: Why Notion Chose San Francisco
Since day one, GrowSF has believed the challenges San Francisco faced could be overcome with the love, devotion, and passion of the people who live here. “San Francisco is one of the rare places in…
