Ripple Labs giving SFPD surveillance unit another 5 years of free rent, worth $5.5M
Ripple Labs will keep covering the rent for the San Francisco Police Department's Real Time Investigation Center downtown for another five years, a sublease worth $5.5 million that runs to 2032. The free rent is tied to crypto billionaire Chris Larsen.
Public Safety4
San Francisco steps up overnight enforcement on illegal dumping
San Francisco inspectors issued 16 citations and 11 notices of violation in overnight sweeps targeting illegal dumping in Chinatown, Bayview and the Tenderloin. Public Works said many violators are nearby residents or businesses rather than outsiders, with fines starting at $250 and rising to $1,000 for repeat offenses.
Police raid Sea Cliff home overrun by alleged squatters
San Francisco police served a search warrant Friday morning at 250 32nd Avenue, a vacant Sea Cliff house that had been occupied by squatters, and removed the people staying there. A woman was taken into custody and animal control workers removed seven dogs.
S.F. to get $9.25 million gift to tackle conditions at Mission BART plazas
The Crankstart Foundation is paying for lighting improvements, street patrols and public safety technology at the BART plazas in the Mission. The gift is $9.25 million.
Around Town2
Brandon Aiyuk swore he’d never deal with the 49ers again. Then he showed up
Brandon Aiyuk reported to the 49ers' facility on Friday, ending a public feud with the team that ran through the past two seasons. The wide receiver has not played since tearing three knee ligaments in October 2024.
San Francisco’s Mission Branch library to reopen Nov. 14 following $40 million renovation
The San Francisco Public Library's Mission Branch reopens Nov. 14 after a $40 million, multi-year renovation. The building at 3359 24th St. has a large Spanish-language collection and a restored stained-glass window by Juana Alicia Araiza.
City Hall2
Mayor Lurie directs $12 million to Mission District conditions
Mayor Daniel Lurie and Mission District Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced $12 million to address conditions in the Mission, paying for streetlight upgrades, public safety technology, more street ambassadors and services for homeless people.
Scott Wiener endorses Matt Haney in state Senate race against Pelosi’s daughter
Scott Wiener endorsed Assembly Member Matt Haney in the state Senate race to succeed Wiener, a contest that includes Nancy Pelosi's daughter. A special election will be held early next year after Wiener enters Congress.
Immigration1
S.F. retains ‘sole discretion’ to end contract that facilitates ICE use of city-owned garage
The 2022 contract for a city-owned downtown garage where Immigration and Customs Enforcement parks vehicles gives San Francisco "sole discretion" to end its agreement with the garage's private operator. The disclosure follows the city's request that federal officials remove ICE vehicles from the facility.
Health & Environment1
San Francisco enters rainy season with free sandbag giveaways
Public Works and other city departments will hand out free sandbags at sites around San Francisco on four Saturdays between Nov. 7 and Dec. 5, with up to 10 bags per address and proof of address required. Giveaways run 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marina Green, Lake Merced, Ocean Beach and Sherman Street.
Public records2
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.