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The Golden Gate chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses hosts a monthly blood pressure clinic at the Women's Building. This service, occurring every third Monday, aims to improve community health by providing accessible blood pressure checks.
San Francisco's upzoning plan approaches a critical committee meeting where supervisors will propose amendments to allow taller and denser housing in the city’s northern and western neighborhoods. The plan, which aims to address housing needs mandated by the state, has sparked debate among residents over its potential impact on affordability and displacement.
San Francisco's upzoning plan is nearing completion as city supervisors prepare to propose final amendments. The plan aims to allow taller, denser buildings, but it faces opposition from residents concerned about displacement and affordability. Supervisors will discuss amendments aimed at addressing these concerns during a committee meeting on October 20.
San Francisco's upzoning plan will reach a critical stage as city supervisors propose final amendments. The plan aims to allow taller, denser buildings in northern and western neighborhoods, but it faces opposition over concerns of displacement and affordability.
San Francisco's upzoning plan moves closer to final amendments as city supervisors prepare for a crucial committee meeting. Proposed changes include excluding rent-controlled buildings and historical sites, reflecting deep divisions among residents over the plan’s potential impact on housing affordability.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 519, which aims to curb the sale of pets by individuals posing as home breeders but sourcing them from puppy mills. The law, effective January 1, 2026, strengthens previous regulations by prohibiting for-profit brokers from selling animals bred by others. This legislation follows a Los Angeles Times expose detailing how puppy mills circumvented existing laws.
Suisun City has accepted California Forever's application for a significant 22,900-acre expansion. This move aims to enhance local development and address housing needs in the Bay Area.
A red-shouldered hawk shot with a BB gun has been rehabilitated and released back into the wild after 10 weeks of care. The bird underwent surgery to remove a pellet lodged in her head and recovered her vision, allowing her to regain flight skills. The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA urges the public to report injured wildlife.
San Rafael will offer temporary private cabins to 70 unhoused residents currently living in sanctioned tents along Mahon Creek Path. The interim housing site, featuring lockable cabins and shared facilities, will open in early spring 2026, with a budget of approximately $12.5 million.
The Sophie Maxwell Building, an affordable housing complex, will open next month in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood, offering 105 units for middle-class families. Named after a former city supervisor, the building is part of a larger waterfront development plan aimed at providing affordable housing and public spaces. Community leaders emphasize the importance of this project for working residents facing rising rents.