At Richmond District town hall on Safeway housing project, neighbors see an assault on democracy
About 60 people attended a town hall in the Outer Richmond to discuss a proposed eight-story redevelopment of the neighborhood's Safeway site, Mission Local reports. Some neighbors at the meeting described the planning process as an assault on democracy.
Housing & Land Use
4 stories, 3 outletsDespite angry merchants, S.F. approves Therapy Stores spot in the Richmond
San Francisco approved a permit for Therapy Stores to open a shop in the Richmond over objections from merchants there, Mission Local reports. Merchants argued the gift store is a chain that should fall under the city's formula retail rules, which require extra review for chain businesses.
The Man Who Hated Victorians
The Frisc examines how historic preservation has become part of San Francisco's zoning politics, including Supervisor Rafael Mandelman's demand last year for landmark protections in exchange for his vote on the Family Zoning Plan. Mandelman told The Frisc he leaves decisions about specific sites to preservation and architecture experts.
Sunset Buzz: Artists to lose studio after new landlord doubled rent
Artists are losing their studio space in the Sunset after a new landlord doubled the rent, according to Mission Local's Sunset Buzz column. The column also reports that neighborhood block parties are continuing and a shipwreck-themed playground is set to open on Saturday.
Stories of Persistence: From Negotiating Rent to Swimming the CA Coast
KQED housing reporter Adhiti Bandlamudi follows San Francisco resident Harlow Srain, who has spent nine months cold-calling landlords and property managers to ask for lower rent. The California Report Magazine episode also includes a joint dance performance at San Quentin and a swimmer's attempt to cover the California coast.
City Hall
3 stories, 1 outletSan Francisco unveils two new names for Cesar Chavez Street
A city working group has narrowed the choices for renaming Cesar Chavez Street to 'Si Se Puede' and 'Las Campesinas,' Mission Local reports. The renaming follows sexual assault allegations against farmworker leader Cesar Chavez.
Mayor Lurie’s charter measures raise stunning $11M, more than all others combined
Mayor Daniel Lurie's charter measures have raised $11 million, more than all other San Francisco ballot measures combined, Mission Local reports. Fundraising across the 10 measures on the November ballot totals more than $19 million.
Manny Yekutiel’s accuser resurfaces sexual assault allegation at District 8 forum
A person who has accused District 8 supervisor candidate Manny Yekutiel of sexual assault raised the allegation again during a candidate forum, Mission Local reports. The forum discussion covered how the candidates would support the LGBTQ and HIV-positive community.
Public Safety
1 story, 1 outletTwo men stabbed in SoMa in one week — one on Muni bus
Two men were stabbed in separate incidents in SoMa this week, Mission Local reports. One attack happened on a Muni bus and the other near a homeless shelter.
Education
1 story, 1 outletSFUSD exec indicted in New Mexico for alleged criminal sexual activity with child
A San Francisco Unified School District official who leads labor negotiations has been indicted in New Mexico on a charge of criminal sexual activity with a child, Mission Local reports. The official is on leave and previously worked as a principal and assistant principal at two San Francisco middle schools.