Lashinsky: Yes, we need less democracy in SF. Why I like Lurie’s charter reform props
On Nov. 3, San Francisco voters will be asked to pass judgment on no fewer than 25 ballot…
Popular SF bakery cancels 2nd location over city rules
San Franciscans have been eagerly awaiting the expansion of a wildly popular bakery — but the owner announced…
Oakland fined them $915K for preventing fires. That’s 18 times the arson penalty
Imagine buying a piece of property, being ordered by the government to clear it of fire hazards, and…
Sacramento created California’s doctor shortage
California leads the nation in doctor shortages. A Kaiser Family Foundation analysis of federal data shows that 6…
San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules
SAN FRANCISCO SUPERVISOR Alan Wong launched a “dumb laws” contest on Wednesday where residents will be able to…
San Francisco family may need to split home into apartments
What looked like the ultimate San Francisco score is turning into a bureaucratic nightmare. Katelin Holloway and Ben…
State workers share their efficiency fixes for government
Better communication, less bureaucracy and telework. Those are some biggest ways state workers think California’s government could run…
San Francisco task force recommends cutting over 40% of city’s boards and commissions
San Francisco may be reducing or consolidating the number of its boards and commissions following a report examining…
After first year in office, Mayor Lurie says San Francisco has made ‘meaningful progress’
A SENSE OF OPTIMISM filled Angelo J. Rossi Park in San Francisco on Thursday as Mayor Daniel Lurie…