Owner of S.F.’s rodent-infested Alice Griffith housing complex to pay $9M settlement
The owner of the Alice Griffith public housing complex will pay $9 million to settle a lawsuit from City Attorney David Chiu over rodent infestations and other unsafe conditions. Chiu said Mission Local's reporting helped prompt the investigation.
Corrected Aug 27, 2:07 p.m.: May not be based in San Francisco
Housing & Land Use
City Hall
4 stories, 2 outletsFormer Sen. Barbara Boxer Endorses San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan for Congress
Former U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer endorsed Supervisor Connie Chan in San Francisco's congressional race. Chan also has the endorsement of House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
SF nonprofit paid out $5.6M without checking whether anyone did the work
Auditors said the Japanese Community Youth Council paid out $5.6 million without verifying that the work was done. The nonprofit hired the former Human Rights Commission director's sister to run a program but refused to release her contract.
SF Dems’ probe can’t resolve Yekutiel sex assault claim. The party may endorse him
San Francisco Democrats' internal probe could not resolve a sexual assault claim against District 8 candidate Yekutiel. The party may still endorse him, and critics question the timing of the report.
The SF supervisor who never left: Ahsha Safaí’s City Hall lobbying blitz
This political column covers former Supervisor Ahsha Safaí's work as a City Hall lobbyist, plus the OpenGov hearing, Mayor Lurie's focus on local issues, and earthquake planning.
Public Safety
2 stories, 2 outletsSurvey says ⅓ of respondents in San Francisco jails report ‘serious injury’
Nearly one-third of respondents to a first-of-its-kind survey of people in San Francisco jails said they were seriously injured while in jail. The survey's findings were published Wednesday.
Driver Exchanges Blows With SFMTA Officer Over Parking Ticket
Video shows a woman striking an SFMTA parking enforcement officer after receiving a ticket on Treasure Island. San Francisco authorities are investigating the incident.
Education
1 story, 1 outletSFUSD wants 70% of 3rd graders to meet literacy standards by 2028. It’ll be a steep climb.
San Francisco Unified School District leaders want 70% of third graders to meet literacy standards by 2028. The district's most disadvantaged students are the farthest behind.
Health & Environment
1 story, 1 outletFormer Navy Contractor to Pay $97 Million Settlement Over Hunters Point Shipyard Cleanup
Former Navy contractor Tetra Tech agreed to pay $97 million to resolve federal claims over its botched cleanup of the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. A federal judge approved the settlement, which sends $57 million to the Justice Department and $40 million to Superfund cleanup costs.
Immigration
1 story, 1 outletActivists urge SFO to limit ICE access, but airport officials say their hands are tied
Activists asked San Francisco airport officials to limit Immigration and Customs Enforcement access at SFO, but officials said they cannot. The airport commission rebuffed the calls.