First Building Under Family Zoning Plan Comes to Anza Street
The first housing project approved under Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning Plan is planned for Anza Street near Collins Street in Laurel Heights. The building would have eight residential units, and Richmond Sunset News reports it is being watched as an early test of the new zoning rules.
Housing & Land Use3
San Francisco ‘social housing’ measure loses after heavy real-estate opposition
San Francisco voters rejected Proposition I, which would have created a dedicated fund for "social housing." Mission Local reports that a real-estate-backed campaign spent $2.8 million against the measure.
San Francisco legalizes home restaurants, a win for city’s street vendors
San Francisco legalized home restaurants, allowing vendors to prepare food at home and sell it there or from a cart, wagon or stand. The change is a win for the city's street vendors.
City Hall1
Lurie admin proposes rules to fight corruption in SF’s $6B contracting system
Mayor Daniel Lurie's administration proposed citywide rules for signing contracts, the first use of new powers voters gave City Administrator Carmen Chu last week. The proposal targets San Francisco's $6 billion contracting system.
Public Safety3
Man Charged With Assault After Allegedly Shooting Into Muni Bus In North Beach
Prosecutors charged 67-year-old John Slaviero with assault and weapons counts after he allegedly fired two rounds into a Muni bus in North Beach on Nov. 5. The district attorney's office says passengers, including children, were on the bus when the shots were fired near Columbus Avenue and Union Street.
Alleged Sea Cliff squatter charged with drug and gun possession, animal neglect after raid
Diana Peng, 42, was charged with drug and gun possession and animal neglect after police raided a vacant Sea Cliff house at 250 32nd Avenue. The city attorney has also sued Peng and Brandon Aadee over allegations they forged deeds to claim the four-bedroom home.
Bob Lee’s killer, Nima Momeni, gets 16 years to life for Cash App founder’s stabbing
Nima Momeni was sentenced to 16 years to life in prison for the 2023 stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee in San Francisco. Momeni was convicted of murder in December 2024.
Immigration1
California Lawmaker Calls for Release of USF Nursing Professor Detained by ICE
Rep. Josh Harder, D-Stockton, asked Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to release Dr. Ann Lawani, a University of San Francisco nursing professor detained in September and transferred to Louisiana. Harder wrote that Lawani is living in the U.S. legally under judicial protection and that ICE's detainee locator does not show where she is held.
Transportation2
Drivers Will Be Charged Up to $4 an Hour to Park In Golden Gate Park Starting January 1
San Francisco will begin charging for street parking in Golden Gate Park on Jan. 1, with rates from $1.25 to $4 an hour seven days a week. KTVU reports the Recreation and Parks Department faces a $15 million budget shortfall.
PSA: BART shutting down trains between 24th St. and Daly City this weekend, replaced by buses
BART will shut down train service between 24th Street and Daly City this weekend and replace it with buses while crews install new train control equipment. Service will be adjusted during the closure.