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New report finds SF has costly home ownership
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (748+ words) Dayna Edens, a Consumer Affairs media relations manager, said city living in San Francisco gives residents a "lifestyle that's hard to replicate elsewhere." The White House has waded into the national homeless policy " Gashouse Cove in San Francisco's East Harbor…...
SF may lift housing fund goal to $125 million
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (1148+ words) Supervisor Myrna Melgar, seen at City Hall: "San Francisco lacks a sufficient, consistent, predictable source of money for affordable-housing development." Supervisor Myrna Melgar said she sees funding for affordable housing'in San Francisco approaching a fiscal cliff in the next few…...
San Francisco restaurants unite to benefit Compass Family Services
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (235+ words) Peruvian nikkei restaurant Chotto Matte's Union Square location became the epicenter of San Francisco's hospitality community on August 19, as the Toast & Taste benefit marked its eighth anniversary with a record-breaking celebration that raised over $45, 000 for Compass Family Services. The milestone…...
Prop. B: two terms max for mayor, supervisors
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1352+ words) Former Mayor Art Agnos, seen in April 2024: "This is a nasty political proposal aimed at the one man the billionaires fear most, in or out of office." Political luminaries, including U. S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and former Gov. Jerry Brown, have lined…...
SF's District 4 supervisor election tumult
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (1768+ words) Appointed District 4 Supervisor Alan Wong, left, is set to run against Natalie Gee, Jeremy Greco, David Lee and Albert Chow in June. Alan Wong smiles in May 2025 after being sworn in as the new District 4 supervisor on the steps of…...
Pushed Out & Building Up: How California's Employment Crisis is Fueling a Small Business Surge
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (492+ words) New formation data suggests layoffs and high unemployment are reshaping the state's economy and creating a window of opportunity for entrepreneurs California recorded 56, 854 new business formations in January, a 15% jump compared to the previous January, followed by 43, 266 formations in February,…...
Michael Misa scores in overtime as the San Jose Sharks beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (265+ words) Misa scored for the second straight game when he drove down the slot before beating Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. It was the fourth goal of the season for the No. 2 overall pick in last year's NHL draft. Will Smith also…...
Air Force hosts San Jose State following Myers' 23-point game
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) San Jose State Spartans (7-20, 2-14 MWC) at Air Force Falcons (3-24, 0-16 MWC) Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p. m. EST BOTTOM LINE: San Jose State takes on Air Force after Adrian Myers scored 23 points in San Jose State's 84-69 loss to the Boise State Broncos. The…...
Community at heart of Lower Haight hotspot
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (768+ words) Jules' owner Max Blachman-Gentile said that he has "always loved the creative process of making food" and that he hopes to make "something that feels new or exciting" for his customers." Anthony Alonso, Jules' chef de cuisine, said that having…...
Restaurateurs, neighborhood leaders" 2025 takeaway? SF "has bounced back"
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (961+ words) There's renewed excitement on the street," said Palmer's Tavern owner Sam Fechheimer, whose restaurant and bar reopened in October after a two-year closure. Something was in San Francisco's air in 2025, and it made many residents utter the oft-repeated phrase that…...