Housing & Land Use4
The Haight could get a new music hub. Small businesses say it will destroy them
A developer wants to turn a historic building at an iconic Haight intersection into a music hub. Nearby merchants say the project would destroy their businesses, and the two sides disagree about which future suits the corner.
Tchotchke-shop chain draws ire of Clement Street merchants
The Planning Commission will soon vote on whether Therapy Stores, a formula retail chain, can open on Clement Street. Merchants on the street oppose the plan.
Fillmore affordable apartments at 850 Turk St. open for applications
Applications are open for 91 units at a new eight-story affordable building at 850 Turk St. in the Fillmore, from studios to three-bedrooms. Rents run from $931 to $2,153 depending on income and unit size; applications close Oct. 13 at 5 p.m. and the lottery is Oct. 27 at 11 a.m.
Education2
SFUSD exec indicted in New Mexico for alleged criminal sexual activity with child
A San Francisco school district labor official is on leave after being indicted in New Mexico on a charge of criminal sexual activity with a child. The employee worked previously as a principal and assistant principal at city middle schools.
SFUSD Reveals Location of New Mandarin Immersion Campus
SFUSD says its new K-8 Mandarin immersion school will open at the Mission Education Center campus at 1670 Noe St. in fall 2027, then move to a permanent site. The district expects three kindergarten classes and one transitional kindergarten class in the first year and will add grades each year.