🟧 City's $133M Facility Opens // A Resolution To Tax The Rich
Plus: A bookstore was demolished and a traffic safety study is back on track.
In advance of the closure of the first site for people living in their vehicles at the Balboa Park Upper Yard, city officials discussed the data and takeaways at a Board of Supervisors committee hearing.
Last October, Merced Heights Playground reopened to the public after $2.9 million in upgrades. More upgrades are in the works for the popular park.
Supervisor Ahsha Safaí held a hearing at the Board of Supervisors Budget and Finance Committee to examine the city’s investments in the Ocean View, Merced Heights and Ingleside neighborhoods between 2013 and 2020.
500 doses of the vaccine will initially be administered to people who are eligible to receive one, which include healthcare workers who still have yet to receive a vaccine and people over the age of 65.
“Our voices are trusted. We are a part of the neighborhood.” Representatives from the San Francisco Bay View, El Tecolote and the Noe Valley Voice shared their thoughts on the future of their profession in a panel discussion to promote the Save SF News fundraiser.
District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai called for a hearing at the Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the outcome of the city’s first Safe Parking Lot for people living in their vehicles.
Myrna Melgar was ceremonially sworn in as District 7 Supervisor on Jan. 7 and officially on Jan. 8.
After collecting feedback from residents, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency determined it will not install any Slow Streets in the greater Ingleside or Parkside neighborhoods.
Public Comment SF Editor Annie Gaus and Wind Newspaper Publisher Portia Li participated in a panel discussion about starting their publications during the COVID-19 public health crisis.
The Ingleside Terraces sundial and park has been put forward as a historic landmark.
BART and Mission Housing Development Corporation officials revealed the designs for the forthcoming Balboa Park Station Upper Yard.
The San Francisco Planning Department and Office of District 7 Supervisor Norman Yee are taking feedback from District 7 residents about prioritizing housing for seniors and families.
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