London Breed Archives - Page 34 of 83

Housing

Two-thirds of needy SF tenants could get zero state or local rent relief

Tim Redmond - June 24, 2021

Supes hearing shows huge gap between the promises and the reality -- but the money is there if the mayor is willing to spend it.

Police

Mayor Breed’s budget doesn’t even remotely defund the police

Tim Redmond - June 18, 2021

Proposal heard in budget committee calls for major increases to SFPD -- even when the city is investing in alternatives to armed law enforcement.

City Hall

Walton calls out Breed for her attacks on the Board of Supes

Tim Redmond - June 16, 2021

Simmering clash between the mayor and the supes breaks into the open after Breed attacks the board for asking tough questions of her department heads.

Housing

Help is on the way — but many tenants don’t know about it

Tim Redmond - June 11, 2021

Phone bank seeks to find people eligible for rent relief who may not know it's available or how to apply. Here's how to join.

Culture

PHOTOS: Pride season launches with original Rainbow Flag, AIDS Quilt, more

Marke B. - June 11, 2021

Photographer Gooch captured a full week of events that marked history and celebrated LGBTQ love.

City Hall

Supes clash with parks director over role in private organization’s ‘threats’

Tim Redmond - June 9, 2021

Ginsburg waffles when asked if he knew of and approved a Parks Alliance letter that the supes agreed was 'outrageous' and 'unacceptable.'

Transportation

The view from behind the wheel: How Muni drivers have handled COVID

Victor Tence - June 4, 2021

A labor shortage, passengers who refuse to wear masks ... the people who carry essential workers to work have been on the front lines.

The Agenda

Plans for a public bank could take a big step forward this week

Tim Redmond - May 30, 2021

Plus: More taxpayer money going to settle police misconduct cases. That's The Agenda for May 31 to June 6.

Transportation

Free Muni moves a step forward — but Breed wants to block it

Tim Redmond - May 25, 2021

Supes agree to pilot plan after remarkable debate reflecting class and race issues.

Business + Tech

Permanent parklets? It’s actually a bit tricky