Housing & Land Use4
San Francisco mansion sells for $28.5 million, $10 million over asking
A mansion next to the Presidio sold for $28.5 million, $10 million above its asking price, a record premium for San Francisco, World Journal reports. The outlet describes crowded competition in this year's high-end housing market.
Ex-staffer of Mission housing nonprofit made ‘unauthorized’ purchases, audit alleges
An audit of the Mission Economic Development Agency found unauthorized spending and inadequate oversight, Mission Local reports. The nonprofit says it was the victim of a crime.
Gavin Newsom’s childhood home sells for close to $4,000 a square foot
The redwood-shingled home where Gov. Gavin Newsom spent his early years sold for close to $4,000 a square foot after multiple all-cash offers, the Standard reports. The sale closed 14 days after the house was listed.
Around Town1
Education2
San Francisco City College has had 15 chancellors in 18 years
City College of San Francisco has had 15 chancellors in 18 years, more than any other California community college, Sing Tao reports, summarizing a Chronicle feature. Chancellor Kimberlee Messina has been on administrative leave since Oct. 6 while an investigation into financial impropriety proceeds, and acting chancellor David Yee has taken over a balanced $626 million budget projected to run a $24 million deficit by 2029.
S.F. parents hate the school enrollment lottery. They anticipate hating its replacement more.
San Francisco Unified has promised to overhaul the lottery that assigns children to elementary schools and to invest in all schools, Mission Local reports. Many families doubt the replacement system will work.