We’re No Longer a Sanctuary City, Says Campos
Supervisor David Campos said that Mayor Gavin Newsom’s refusal to enforce a proposal to relax the city’s policy on reporting undocumented juveniles to immigration means that “San Francisco is no longer...
View ArticleSupervisors Boost Sanctuary City, Newsom Promises Veto
In an 8-3 veto-proof vote on Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors passed legislation that relaxes the year-old policy of reporting undocumented youth to immigration authorities as soon as they are charged...
View ArticleS.F. Honors Latinos
En Español City Hall’s Latino Heritage Month event grew from a small gathering four years ago to a festive celebration with more than 400 people in attendance on Tuesday night. Mayor Gavin Newsom and...
View ArticleHousing Trust Fund Goes to Voters
The Board of Supervisors yesterday approved a measure to establish a housing trust fund for San Francisco, which will now go before voters on the November ballot. The measure, which would amend the...
View ArticleCampos Opponents Have Until 5 p.m. Today to File
Incumbent Supervisor David Campos so far has few competitors in his bid for reelection on Nov. 6, but more could still step up. Candidates have until 5 p.m. today to submit an application with the...
View ArticleCampos Pushes for Parks Bond
At a town hall meeting at the Mission Recreation Center on Wednesday, District 9 Supervisor David Campos let a small, mostly graying crowd of 24 know that he has always voted to raise funds for parks...
View ArticleFree Muni for Low-Income Youth Gets Reprieve
In July, when the Municipal Transportation Commission (MTC) narrowly defeated a proposal to fund a pilot project that would allow 40,000 low-income youth to ride Muni for free, the project’s future...
View ArticleSupervisors to LGBT Athletes: Step Out of the Closet
In light of the San Francisco Giants’ recent World Series sweep, members of the Board of Supervisors are teaming up with LGBT organizations to encourage professional athletes to come out of the closet....
View ArticleA Teen Becomes a Casualty at 19
“My name is Cesar Bermudez, I was born and raised in San Francisco, Mission District.” Two years ago, a teenager introduced himself after several tries in front of a video camera. He was an intern for...
View ArticleCampos Wants Data on LGBT Housing Policies
Supervisor David Campos will introduce legislation Tuesday to “require large developers with out-of-state properties who are applying for entitlements in San Francisco to indicate whether they have a...
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