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San Francisco's upzoning plan approaches a critical committee meeting where supervisors will propose final amendments. The plan aims to increase housing density in the city but faces opposition over concerns about displacement and affordability.
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.
San Francisco's upzoning plan is nearing a critical committee meeting on October 20, where supervisors will propose final amendments. The plan aims to enable taller, denser housing developments but has sparked significant debate among residents about potential displacement and affordability issues.
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 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.
Sonoma County supervisors approved a 15-year water supply agreement with Marin Municipal Water District, ensuring up to 14,300 acre-feet of water annually through 2040. The deal includes a $12.5 million payment for regional water resiliency projects, enhancing collaboration between the counties.
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.
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.
Thousands protested in the Bay Area on Saturday during national “No Kings” demonstrations against President Trump's authoritarianism. The San Francisco and Oakland protests featured a peaceful atmosphere, with attendees expressing their concerns about civil rights and the administration's impact on democracy. Activists emphasized unity and empowerment, with no arrests reported.
Community members protested in San Francisco against the eviction of three elderly residents from their rent-controlled apartments. Advocates emphasize that evicting seniors on fixed incomes is an ongoing issue in the city, where housing costs continue to rise. A court hearing regarding the eviction is scheduled for next week.