This week in SF: Celebrate Art Market, Earth Day cleanups, comedy nights, jazz at Yerba Buena, and a Dogpatch community stroll. Full events list here! https://thevoicesf.org/out-and-about-april-24-30-2025/
24.4.2025 15:32This week in SF: Celebrate Art Market, Earth Day cleanups, comedy nights, jazz at Yerba Buena, and a Dogpatch community stroll. Full events...SFMTA is weighing ballot measures, parking fee hikes, and meter extensions to close a $320M deficit and avoid more Muni cuts. https://thevoicesf.org/sfmta-officials-weigh-proposals-to-avoid-future-muni-service-cuts-and-close-320-million-deficit/
24.4.2025 15:24SFMTA is weighing ballot measures, parking fee hikes, and meter extensions to close a $320M deficit and avoid more Muni cuts....Izzy’s Steaks & Chops is back with a fresh look, revamped menu, and must-try crullers—classic charm meets sweet surprises. https://thevoicesf.org/izzys-steaks-chops-come-for-the-steak-stay-for-the-crullers/
24.4.2025 15:18Izzy’s Steaks & Chops is back with a fresh look, revamped menu, and must-try crullers—classic charm meets sweet surprises....San Francisco's housing crisis persists despite a pro-housing mayor and supportive Board of Supervisors. Entrenched opposition, bureaucratic delays, and escalating costs have turned housing into San Francisco's "forever war." https://thevoicesf.org/housing-is-becoming-san-franciscos-forever-war/
24.4.2025 15:13San Francisco's housing crisis persists despite a pro-housing mayor and supportive Board of Supervisors. Entrenched opposition,...SFMOMA presents 'Kunié Sugiura: Photopainting,' the artist's first U.S. survey, showcasing 60+ works blending photography and painting. Opens April 26. https://thevoicesf.org/kunie-sugiura-photopainting-to-open-at-sfmoma/
22.4.2025 16:07SFMOMA presents 'Kunié Sugiura: Photopainting,' the artist's first U.S. survey, showcasing 60+ works blending photography and...More local shops are filling empty SF storefronts through the Vacant to Vibrant program, bringing new life to downtown with pop-ups and long-term leases. https://thevoicesf.org/more-local-businesses-take-over-vacant-downtown-storefronts-through-vacant-to-vibrant-program/
22.4.2025 16:02More local shops are filling empty SF storefronts through the Vacant to Vibrant program, bringing new life to downtown with pop-ups and...California's home insurance rates are rising due to climate risks, impacting housing affordability. New policies allow insurers to set rates based on projected disasters and reinsurance costs. https://thevoicesf.org/housing-briefs-insurance-blues/
22.4.2025 15:37California's home insurance rates are rising due to climate risks, impacting housing affordability. New policies allow insurers to...Muni is increasing fare inspections this summer to curb evasion, focusing on weekends and Metro lines. Fare compliance has improved, with a 30% drop in violations since July 2024. https://thevoicesf.org/muni-riders-can-expect-to-see-more-fare-inspectors-as-agency-cracks-down-on-fare-evasion/
22.4.2025 15:34Muni is increasing fare inspections this summer to curb evasion, focusing on weekends and Metro lines. Fare compliance has improved, with a...Asian American families in SF prioritize public safety to protect elders and children. They advocate for more police presence to ensure community well-being. https://thevoicesf.org/family-values-are-asian-values-public-safety/
17.4.2025 21:35Asian American families in SF prioritize public safety to protect elders and children. They advocate for more police presence to ensure...SFUSD plans to cut 205 central office jobs to save $34M, aiming to prevent a state takeover amid a $113M deficit. https://thevoicesf.org/san-francisco-public-schools-plan-for-more-layoffs/
17.4.2025 21:33SFUSD plans to cut 205 central office jobs to save $34M, aiming to prevent a state takeover amid a $113M deficit....Director at @chinatowncdc is under fire for failing to disclose ties to 18 entities linked to the nonprofit. An ethics complaint and audit raise serious conflict-of-interest concerns. https://thevoicesf.org/malcom-in-the-middle/
17.4.2025 21:30Director at @chinatowncdc is under fire for failing to disclose ties to 18 entities linked to the nonprofit. An ethics complaint and audit...So how did Coalition on Homelessness posters that protest the purpose of the site wind up on the triage center’s walls? Was drug activity taking place?
https://thevoicesf.org/coalition-on-homelessness-attempts-triage-center-takeover/
Muni riders sent 83 shoutouts on Transit Driver Appreciation Day—equal to a month’s worth—showing love for operators and boosting morale across the system. https://thevoicesf.org/muni-riders-flood-transit-agency-with-operator-praise-on-transit-driver-appreciation-day/
15.4.2025 19:49Muni riders sent 83 shoutouts on Transit Driver Appreciation Day—equal to a month’s worth—showing love for operators and boosting...San Francisco should cap nonprofit contracts and require audits to curb corruption and ensure accountability.
https://thevoicesf.org/nonprofit-corruption-in-san-francisco-can-be-fixed-with-caps-on-service-contracts/
SFUSD plans to cut 205 central office jobs, saving $34M amid a $113M deficit. Key departments impacted include curriculum, student services, and special education. Final plan due April 22. https://thevoicesf.org/san-francisco-public-schools-plan-for-more-layoffs/
15.4.2025 19:39SFUSD plans to cut 205 central office jobs, saving $34M amid a $113M deficit. Key departments impacted include curriculum, student services,...Lazar's All-Star career ender, Barbara Lee loses endorsers, Sheng Thao's staff gets the axe READ: https://thevoicesf.org/assistant-chief-of-police-david-lazar-stepping-down-dont-cry-for-these-dream-keepers/
10.4.2025 15:26Lazar's All-Star career ender, Barbara Lee loses endorsers, Sheng Thao's staff gets the axe READ:...San Francisco plans to expand "entertainment zones," allowing outdoor alcohol consumption during special events in areas like SoMa, the Mission, Union Square, and Pier 39. https://thevoicesf.org/proposed-legislation-could-bring-more-outdoor-drinking-areas-to-san-francisco/
10.4.2025 15:20San Francisco plans to expand "entertainment zones," allowing outdoor alcohol consumption during special events in areas like...San Francisco's Real Time Investigation Center, using drones and license plate readers, led to 500+ arrests and a 28% crime drop, according to city https://thevoicesf.org/lurie-credits-new-unit-technology-with-over-500-arrests-sharp-drop-in-crime-rate/
10.4.2025 15:16San Francisco's Real Time Investigation Center, using drones and license plate readers, led to 500+ arrests and a 28% crime drop,...“Yeah, we are helping with that,” @chrislarsensf told The Voice in a phone call. “I was kind of surprised when I saw that story that it wasn’t gonna happen, and it’s such a super important festival.” #FillmoreJazz https://thevoicesf.org/fillmore-jazz-festival-revived-with-tech-investor-help/
8.4.2025 18:15“Yeah, we are helping with that,” @chrislarsensf told The Voice in a phone call. “I was kind of surprised when I saw that story that...Muni Metro riders now have full cell service, including at Forest Hill Station! Verizon & AT&T are live, T-Mobile coming soon. 📱🚇 #SFTransit #MuniMetro https://thevoicesf.org/cell-service-now-available-in-muni-metro-keeping-riders-connected-on-the-go/
8.4.2025 15:39Muni Metro riders now have full cell service, including at Forest Hill Station! Verizon & AT&T are live, T-Mobile coming soon....⬆️
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