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Engardio Recall Campaign Submits 10,985 Signatures

The Facts The recall campaign against Supervisor Joel Engardio, led by former Aaron Peskin staffers Jamie Hughes, Otto Pippenger, and Forrest Cameron, has reportedly submitted 10,985 signatures to…
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SFUSD Reverses Layoffs And Will Hire More Teachers Amid Fiscal Turnaround

San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) announced it will reverse 151 planned layoffs of essential school staff, including counselors and teacher aides, and plans to hire 77 more teachers, as…
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Major common-sense permitting reforms introduced by Mayor and Supervisors

San Francisco’s permitting process is finally getting a much-needed overhaul. A new package of bills — introduced by the Mayor and co-sponsored by a bevy of Supervisors — targets dozens of outdated…
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After 9 years of delay, 181 new homes approved at burned-out Mission site

Ten years ago, a deadly fire destroyed this Mission building and killed one resident. Now, 181 new homes will rise in its place. After nearly a decade of delays, San Francisco has finally approved…
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Only Half of SF’s Speed Cameras Are Operational Amid Delays

San Francisco’s speed camera rollout is stalled due to permitting issues with PG&E and an inflexible bureaucracy waiting for the perfect moment. The Facts As of mid-May, only 18 of 33 speed cameras…
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Peskin's team takes over Engardio recall amid internal disputes

Vin Budhai, the public face of the campaign to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio, has abruptly resigned just days before the May 22nd signature deadline, citing internal disagreements over campaign…
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SF Planning Director Rich Hillis stepping down

Rich Hillis, San Francisco’s Planning Director, will step down at the end of the summer. His departure opens the door for a new leader who could accelerate housing approvals and overhaul the city’s…
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Public Defender refuses cases due to budget fight

Despite the Public Defender's budget doubling over the past ten years, the office now claims it can't accommodate a 15% budget cut and has announced it will stop taking cases one day per week. The…
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BART ditches Urban Alchemy for safe elevator program

Urban Alchemy is laying off 57 workers after losing its BART elevator attendant contract. BART isn't ending the attendant program — just choosing a new provider. The Facts Urban Alchemy announced it…
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SFPD Chief Bill Scott announces resignation

Police Chief Bill Scott is resigning after eight years. Paul Yep, who serves as Mayor Lurie's Chief of Public Safety, will serve as the interim police chief. The Police Commission will now begin the…