Immigrant survivors of domestic violence and their supporters gathered in San Francisco today to urge the city to opt out of a federal program that…
San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos thanked Mayor Ed Lee for introducing a $250 million Affordable Housing General Obligation Bond today but urged him to do…
A large group of teenagers urging city officials to allow them to vote in local elections rallied at San Francisco City Hall this afternoon. Dozens…
Individuals and housing industry organizations that challenge the constitutionality of a buyout Agreement Ordinance, passed by San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors and set to take…
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted down a resolution drafted by San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos affirming the board’s support of the right of…
San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos is leading an effort to make one of the first ordinances in the country requiring public debate, oversight and accountability…
An aide to a San Francisco supervisor is on leave after it was revealed today that she was romantically involved with her boss. Supervisor John…
Hundreds of city workers gathered in front of San Francisco’s City Hall for a noontime protest decrying tax breaks for high-tech companies and other deals…
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee proclaimed Tuesday John Avalos Day at the board of supervisor’s meeting in honor of the supervisor’s 50th birthday. Spirits were…
San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos introduced legislation at this afternoon’s Board of Supervisors meeting that proposes expanding a city program to hire more local workers…
San Francisco Supervisors John Avalos and David Campos joined San Francisco city workers today in a protest outside Twitter’s Market Street headquarters calling for an…
San Francisco supervisors today introduced a measure for the November ballot that would impose a 2 cents per ounce tax on sugary drinks sold in…
A San Francisco supervisor today called on the city to reauthorize its “Children’s Amendment” mandating that 3 percent of all property taxes go toward services…
Four San Francisco supervisors are holding a community meeting this evening to gather public input on a proposed tax on sugary drinks. The meeting, scheduled…
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation today that gives tenants the opportunity to speak out against alleged harassment by their landlords. Tenants…
New funding for San Francisco Municipal Railway service could be prioritized to the city’s low-income neighborhoods under a charter amendment introduced today by a city…
Four San Francisco supervisors today expressed their commitment to get a measure on the city’s ballot in 2014 that would impose a tax on sugary…
Filipino-Americans launched a nationwide grassroots campaign in San Francisco today to raise money for victims of Typhoon Haiyan that organizers say will go directly to…
San Francisco’s city attorney today filed a lawsuit against an Internet café in the city’s Excelsior District that allegedly hosts illegal gambling and causes nuisances…
Legislation prohibiting San Francisco law enforcement from complying with most federal immigration detainer requests was signed into law today by Mayor Ed Lee. The mayor…
A proposal to bar San Francisco law enforcement officials from complying with federal immigration detainer requests was put on hold today as city supervisors debated…
San Francisco’s mayor was questioned today by several members of the city’s Board of Supervisors over his lack of support for a program that would…
Oracle Team USA, the defending champion of the America’s Cup, has been given an “unprecedented” penalty for allegedly making illegal boat modifications during earlier exhibition…
As many as 200 young children, parents and child care providers rallied at San Francisco’s City Hall Friday morning urging city and state lawmakers to…
12:19 PM: Many steps were taken during the morning commute today for San Francisco’s first Walk to Work Day. City leaders, including police Chief Greg…
City workers and elected leaders rallied for equal pay for women on the steps of San Francisco City Hall this afternoon. As part of the…
