Mission Local: Government

Mayor Lurie will indefinitely continue ‘90 day strategy’ to clean up Mission BART plazas

Mayor Lurie will indefinitely continue ‘90 day strategy’ to clean up Mission BART plazas

09/04/2026

“Now, they hide instead of using in public.”


How much did it cost to convict Golden Gate Bridge protesters? DA says it doesn’t matter.

How much did it cost to convict Golden Gate Bridge protesters? DA says it doesn’t matter.

09/04/2026

Gaza protesters estimate two-year legal odyssey, which ended with brief jail sentences, cost taxpayers more than $600K. Legal experts say it’s plausible — with caveats.


S.F. supervisors advance $33M OpenGov extension — but without their blessing

S.F. supervisors advance $33M OpenGov extension — but without their blessing

09/02/2026

"When you buy in bulk, you usually get a better price."


S.F. is poised to spend $33M more on OpenGov. It’s still only handling basic permits.

S.F. is poised to spend $33M more on OpenGov. It’s still only handling basic permits.

09/01/2026

"We're dealing with fixing bugs as well as processing permits."


S.F. supervisor seeks to bar evictions for less than a month’s unpaid rent

S.F. supervisor seeks to bar evictions for less than a month’s unpaid rent

09/01/2026

"We’re in a classic San Francisco boom cycle, which comes with higher incentives for landlords to evict long-term, rent-controlled tenants."


Tetra Tech to pay $57M for falsifying Hunters Point Shipyard soil samples

Tetra Tech to pay $57M for falsifying Hunters Point Shipyard soil samples

08/24/2026

"In 1989, the shipyard was declared a Superfund site for its high levels of toxic waste."



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