Good afternoon!
The S.F. county jail has started a new practice of strip-searching inmates after they see their attorneys—a move that is keeping inmates from meeting with counsel. Abigail Vân Neely reports.
Tenants at the Plaza East apartments have been waiting years for promised redevelopment and repairs. Now the developer is pulling out, leaving the S.F. Housing Authority in charge. Marina Newman explains residents’ fears.
Mission Local is covering the problems of S.F. public housing in depth: see our back story on Mayor Lurie‘s response to tenants.
More housing issues: After a contentious 10-hour hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4-3 to send Mayor Lurie’s upzoning plan to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Read Io Yeh Gilman on what happens next—and what it means politically.
More soon,
Sara
P.S. A few things to know about: Tomorrow is the Fiesta de las Americas, all day Saturday along 24th from Bryant to Folsom. There will be a vigil honoring artist and astrologer David Crook at 23rd and Bartlett on Sunday from 3-6. And on September 23rd, there’s a fundraiser for 826 Valencia: get your tickets now!
Latest News
Want to see your attorney in S.F. jail? Get strip-searched.
“I don’t even wanna go see a lawyer anymore.”
Mayor’s upzoning plan passes S.F. Planning Commission
“This is the beginning of the end.”
Developer pulls out of public housing, leaving future in doubt
“We’ve been in limbo for a long time.”
Back Story
Mayor Lurie makes marathon visits to S.F. low-income housing. But what can he do?
“We’re screaming for help.”
SNAP
Mixed metaphor
By Sara Miles
Events
Tomorrow: SF Yo-Yo Club, at 826 Valencia, September 13, 2-5PM