Housing & Land Use5
San Francisco landlords must disclose ‘hidden’ fees to tenants upfront
A new San Francisco law requires landlords to disclose all recurring fees before a tenant signs a lease. Monthly charges beyond base rent have been pushing the total cost of renting higher.
Supervisors clear way to auction Sea Cliff house at center of alleged deed-fraud scheme
The Board of Supervisors cleared the way for San Francisco to auction a Sea Cliff house at the center of an alleged deed-fraud scheme. The treasurer's office says a sale could come before the end of the year, and the city attorney's injunction hearing is set for Friday.
San Francisco bars evictions for less than one month’s rent
Under new legislation, San Francisco tenants would have to owe more than a month of fair-market rent before a landlord could begin an eviction. The bill sets a dollar threshold for what counts as nonpayment.
Meet the District 6 candidates: As AI booms, how should S.F. confront rising rents?
Mission Local asked the District 6 supervisor candidates how they would handle rising rents, displacement and housing production as AI companies expand in the district. The candidates offered differing approaches.
Immigration2
SF Supervisors Seek $1.7 Million for Immigrant Services Amid ICE Surge
San Francisco supervisors are expected to vote on an additional $1.7 million for immigration services after a surge in enforcement around the Bay Area. Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced the ordinance Tuesday, a day after ICE detained Milton Ramos Rodriguez in SoMa; photos obtained by KQED show injuries from the arrest. Fielder said at City Hall that federal agents were being sent to "terrorize and intimidate vulnerable communities ahead of an election."
Groups say ICE has used excessive force during Bay Area arrests
Immigrant rights organizations said ICE agents have detained people with excessive force in recent days, leaving some injured and hospitalized. The San Francisco Rapid Response Network pointed to surveillance video of a Monday morning arrest in SoMa and reported a second detention in the Excelsior.
City Hall2
PG&E outlined its $22.5B price tag for a public power takeover
PG&E appraised its San Francisco assets and revenue at $22.5 billion as the city weighs a public power takeover. The utility produced the figure amid calls for the forced liquidation of its San Francisco business.
City cuts deal to protect raises, prevent layoffs for largest S.F. labor unions
San Francisco reached a deal with its largest labor unions to implement a 12 percent raise over four years and to avoid layoffs through June 2029.
Public Safety1
Public records6
Filed with the City and County of San Francisco: new housing projects of 10 or more units and building permits over $1 million. Written automatically from city open data; each item links to the city record.