Bay Area Mayors' Forum on coronavirus response
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KTVU Political Reporter sat down with Mayors from San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco for a digital forum amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

SF Mayor Breed says city must prioritize who can access hotel rooms

San Francisco Mayor London Breed on Friday responded to calls from supervisors and housing activists that the city house all of its 8,000 homeless residents in hotel rooms, in the wake of a confirmed novel coronavirus case at a homeless shelter.

San Francisco anticipates surge in COVID-19 cases

The City of San Francisco is planning for a significant rise in COVID-19 cases and calling for more support from state and federal officials.

Bay Area takes unprecedented action, issuing legal order for residents to stay at home

In an unprecedented move to slow the spread of an illness killing people throughout the world, six Bay Area counties on Monday issued a legal order directing their residents to stay at home for three weeks starting Tuesday. 

COVID-19: San Francisco mayor announces relief efforts for small businesses

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Wednesday that the city will try to provide relief for small business owners affected by a downturn linked to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

SF Mayor London Breed issues emergency declaration over coronavirus

On Tuesday, San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued an emergency declaration for the novel coronavirus as it continues to spread. 

SF corruption case: Mayor Breed's 2015 Pride parade float raising new questions

The mayor is now facing reports that Nick Bovis, the owner of Lefty O'Doul's may have paid for her float in the 2015 Pride Parade. So far there are a lot more questions about this issue than answers.

‘A federal matter’: SF sheriff says department is not involved in immigration enforcement

San Francisco's mayor says the city has been targeted by the federal government over immigration policy. The mayor and law enforcement are speaking out about additional immigration enforcement agents being deployed to the Bay Area. 

Mayor Breed's revelations raise questions, San Francisco politicians react

"Mohammed Nuru and I have been close personal friends for more than 20 years. We dated for a brief time, two decades ago, long before I ever ran for office," London Breed wrote. "Nevertheless, he, and his now-adult daughters, have remained close friends for all those years.

San Francisco to open first drug sobering center under pilot program

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that the city will open its first drug sobering center in the Tenderloin neighborhood this spring.

Mayor Breed says safety a priority at San Francisco 49ers celebrations

It was just six years ago when Giants fans poured into the streets, vandalizing cars and causing mayhem in the streets. With the 49ers Super Bowl run, San Francisco's mayor is saying safety first at celebrations closer to home.

SFO commissioner resigns for health reasons one day after FBI reveals corruption probe

During a press conference Tuesday afternoon, the FBI announced charges against San Francisco Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru and high-profile restaurateur Nick Bovis.

Mayors of San Francisco, Green Bay make friendly wagers ahead of Sunday game

The mayors' bet is more of a challenge. Both plan to volunteer in their communities regardless of Sunday's game outcome, but the mayor of the losing team must do so while wearing the colors of the winning team.