Adult probation wants $12 million for service that already exists

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Good afternoon!

As Mayor Lurie calls for budget cuts, the Adult Probation Department submitted a budget proposal for $12.7 million to run a new program offering exactly the same services the nonprofit Pretrial Diversion Project is already providing. Read Abigail Vân Neely‘s report.

The board of the SFMTA approved slashing 365 units from a proposed affordable housing project at the Potrero Yard Muni bus facility. Alice Finno talks to disappointed community groups who say more housing is urgently needed in the neighborhood.

Housing all over the city is scarce and expensive, and Clara-Sophia Daly interviews immigrants who face extra challenges renting apartments. Read about the informal markets for housing used by people who don’t have documentation.

Somehow I missed Naomi Beth Marcus‘ beautiful story this weekend about Junior, her neighbor who’s lived on a corner near 30th and Mission streets for more than 20 years. You should read it.

More soon,

Sara

A group of girls in yellow shirts run together at a race event, smiling and holding hands, with adults and a purple banner in the background.

Girls on the Run Bay Area is enrolling 3rd–8th graders for a season of “girl power.” With capacity already at 50%, a Mid-March start date, and the May 9th 5K ahead, spots are filling quickly. Scholarships are available—now is the time to join. Register for the Spring Season here!