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Airbnb Legislation Signed Despite Drama

The Board of Supervisors passed its long-debated Short-Term Residential Rentals Ordinance in October, which was duly signed by Mayor Edwin Lee Oct. 27 (see “Airbnb goes legit... Read More
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Congratulations Or Condolences: Silicon Valley Dominates Priciest List

Californians like to be tops in all kinds of statistics. Biggest population. World Series champs. Largest state economy. Most tech companies. Now they can either smile or weep over... Read More
The Best of Books

Holiday classics

By Brian Pettus

Books Inc. best-seller list Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9: The Long Haul, by Jeff Kinney (hardcover) Yes Please, by Amy Poehler (hardcover) Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their E... Read More
Police Blotter

Who needs Facebook to catch criminals?

People have no doubt read stories over the past few years about criminals who were tracked down by police officers who searched their social media postings. There have even been th... Read More
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Remembering Lina Toracca

Readers brought to our attention an Oct. 20 Carl Nolte article in the Chronicle concerning the loss of North Beach waitress Lina Toracca at the age of 88. She had worked at U.S. Re... Read More
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PG&E Sued Over Century-Old Marina Contamination

A suit filed in U.S. District Court this fall alleges that PG&E has failed to address contamination in the Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf, and elsewhere caused by the operatio... Read More
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Farrell Seeks Evictions Reporting

This month, a Board of Supervisors committee is expected to hear a proposal by Supervisor Mark Farrell to require housing providers or property management firms contracted with the... Read More
Pets

Sidewalk etiquette

By Walden Majer

The great fall weather means we all love to walk. Of course, as a four-legger, I enjoy walks anytime, but fall is the best with the warm sun, cool air, and long shadows. I guess th... Read More
News Briefs

Zillow Says We’re Hot

According to online property listing site Zillow, San Francisco’s median home values increased 12.4 percent over the past year to $979,700. Values and sale prices and listing... Read More
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Ted Gullicksen Passes Away

Longtime local tenant advocate Ted Gullicksen passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 61. Gullicksen “dedicated his life to the fight for the rights of tenants and for affordabl... Read More
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Lee’s Affordable Housing Plans Firm Up

Mayor Edwin Lee’s working group for housing is considering a number of policy changes to boost affordable housing, according to a report by the San Francisco Business Times&#... Read More
The Best of Books

What you’re reading

By Brian Pettus

The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution, by Walter Isaacson (hardcover) Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She&... Read More
Police Blotter

Avoid victimization during online shopping mayhem

In mid-October, the U.S. government warned American businesses that cyber criminals apparently backed by the Chinese government were launching attacks against them. That’s th... Read More
News Briefs

Free Wifi Begins

San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee and District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell kicked off the city’s program of free wireless internet access in 32 parks, plazas and other open spaces ... Read More
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Edward II Debuts

After years of negotiations and delays, the Edward II opened its doors this fall, providing transitional housing to young adults in danger of homelessness. Watch for a full report ... Read More

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