San Francisco announces $12 million plan to improve safety near Mission District trouble spots

San Francisco is increasing nighttime police patrols near two Mission District BART stations as part of a $12.25 million initiative. The plan includes expanded community ambassadors, better lighting and improvements near an elementary school.

Mayor Lurie pushes propositions D, E, and F to overhaul San Francisco City Hall ahead of Election Day

With Election Day just days away, San Francisco voters are preparing to decide on 11 local ballot issues, including a trio of measures backed by Mayor Daniel Lurie aimed at overhauling City Hall.

Security camera footage shows immigration enforcement in San Francisco's SoMa

Security camera video shows immigration enforcement in San Francisco Monday morning. Mayor Daniel Lurie says his office has been in contact with the Rapid Response Network (RRN) about the detainment of a man on 360 6th Street in the SoMa neighborhood. 

Manny Yekutiel ends campaign for SF district supervisor amid new allegations, denies sex assaults

Manny Yekutiel has ended his campaign for San Francisco's District 8 supervisor, but is not admitting to having "assaulted anyone" after new allegations of sexual assault surfaced following an initial sole accuser over the summer. 

San Francisco unveils tenant protection plan as city rents spike over 25%

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Board of Supervisors and the City Attorney's office are all pulling together on a plan to help people who rent to stay in their homes. 

Overall homelessness in San Francisco trending downward city data shows

San Francisco's latest Point-in-Time count took place at the end of January and shows unsheltered homelessness is at its lowest level in 15 years.

Man charged in fight with Lurie's security team ordered released from custody

The man caught on camera fighting with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s security detail was ordered to be released from custody on Wednesday.

High-profile attacks ahead of SF's Chinese New Year Parade heightens safety concerns

The violent attacks have heightened safety concerns as San Francisco prepares for what's considered the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of Asia.

Reactions to San Francisco mayor's office plan to cut 500 City Hall jobs due to budget shortfall

San Francisco City Hall is cutting back on spending as the city faces an $877 million budget shortfall. As a result, Mayor Daniel Lurie's office is looking to cut at least 500 jobs. 

San Francisco announces $6.3 million in grants for small businesses

San Francisco’s small businesses are about to get a little help to the tune of $6.3 million in new grants, as announced by the Office of Economic and Workforce Development on Wednesday.

San Francisco mayor advances legislation for new sobering center in SoMa neighborhood

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie on Tuesday signed new legislation, advancing a program aimed at getting drug users off the streets and connecting them to treatment.  

San Francisco teachers will strike Monday if demands not met

A potentially historic teachers’ strike is looming in San Francisco as contract negotiations between educators and the San Francisco Unified School District remain at an impasse, with pay and health care benefits still unresolved.

San Francisco could allow involuntary medication for those with mental illness

San Francisco leaders are working on a new bill they say would allow the treatment of those battling mental illness even if they don't want the help. The bill would allow the courts to authorize involuntary medication for some people with serious mental health conditions. 

San Francisco's mayor signs reparations fund ordinance for city's Black residents

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has signed an ordinance creating a reparations fund for Black residents. It's a step supporters say acknowledges historic harm, but critics argue is unnecessary and legally questionable.

Lurie reflects on first year in office as 2025 draws to a close

Mayor Daniel Lurie is touting a transformational year, saying San Francisco has turned the corner and better things await the city in 2026. The mayor said there has been major progress on crime and street conditions, but stressed there's still room to grow.