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San Francisco officials linked current homelessness challenges to historical issues from the 1980s during a public forum. Experts highlighted rising housing costs and systemic inequalities as ongoing contributors to the crisis. The discussions emphasized the need for responsive solutions shaped by past experiences.
The California Department of Transportation has awarded a $14 million grant to the VTA for the Central Bikeway project, which will create a 10-mile bicycle superhighway between Santa Clara and East San Jose. The funding will support environmental studies expected to take two years, but concerns remain over the project's total cost of more than $200 million.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors appointed Evelyn Mendez as the county's first stand-alone registrar of voters, separating the role from the clerk-recorder-assessor position. Mendez, with over six years of experience in election management, will oversee the upcoming fall election and prepare for the 2026 midterms. Her starting salary will be $195,041.
Filmmaker H.P. Mendoza plans a sing-along edition of his debut film "Fruit Fly" at the Roxie Theatre in San Francisco on July 23, 2025. Mendoza aims to bring joy to audiences amid a bleak cultural landscape, reflecting on the film's themes of activism and identity. The event will feature a post-screening Q&A moderated by Joshua Grannell, also known as Peaches Christ.
San Francisco will host the "Anti-Fascist Film Series" on July 18, 2025, at 992 Valencia St. The event aims to explore themes of anti-fascism, democracy, and film through a curated selection of films. This initiative seeks to engage the community in discussions about historical and contemporary issues related to fascism.
El Farolito, a semi-pro soccer team primarily composed of immigrants, prepares to defend their NPSL title against Cruizers FC at Kezar Stadium. The team, which has also won the Steinbrecher Cup and made a notable run in the U.S. Open Cup, embodies resilience as players balance full-time jobs with their passion for soccer. Their journey will also be celebrated through storytelling at SF StoryFest.
The Martinez City Council approved plans to revitalize the city’s waterfront, proposing hotels, an amphitheater, and ferry service. This initiative aims to transform the area into a regional attraction, addressing the marina's deteriorating conditions and financial burdens on the city.
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors voted to return Rafael Mandelman's proposed legislation, aimed at streamlining procurement processes, to committee. The legislation, which includes waiving requirements for contracts under $230,000 and eliminating the Sweatfree Procurement Advisory Group, faced opposition from several supervisors who expressed concerns about its potential impact on labor standards.
Unionized garbage workers in the Bay Area will resume work Saturday after Republic Services reached a tentative agreement with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, ending a strike that began on July 8. The strike caused significant disruptions in waste collection across multiple municipalities, prompting local officials to warn of a public health crisis due to accumulating garbage.
Former bishop Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy in a scheme to seize church properties in California. Powell admitted to using falsified documents to secure millions in loans against church assets without proper authorization. He faces up to 20 years in prison and has agreed to pay restitution of at least $3 million.