A fight over a two-mile stretch of road is once again dividing San Francisco. The ballot measure would reopen the roadway to vehicle traffic on weekdays while closing it on weekends.
San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder will return to City Hall next week after taking a three-month leave of absence, saying she stepped away from the job because her mental health demanded it. "This leave, and even my whole adult life, has been an entire journey on mental health," Fielder said. "And I know I'm not the only one who struggles with it."
San Francisco Supervisor Danny Sauter is proposing a ban on the retail sale of nitrous oxide in the city as health officials worldwide are reporting a significant increase in the use of 'Whippets,' particularly among young people.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is endorsing San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan to replace her in Congress, representing California's 11th Congressional District.
In a civil lawsuit, the San Francisco City Attorney's Office accuses the owners and operators of allowing "the sales, storage and possession of controlled substances." The complaint also alleges the store drew constant activity from drug dealers lingering out front and "attracting large groups of drug users to this area."
Supervisor Matt Dorsey is proposing legislation that would require San Francisco to only fund new supportive housing sites that prohibit the use of illicit drugs, making drug use grounds for eviction. However, critics are concerned that it will perpetuate homelessness.