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    Politics

    Opinion | San Francisco Nimbys abuse this law to block development

    sfstandard.com • Politics • San Francisco

    In San Francisco, the misuse of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is hindering development, particularly of grocery stores and housing, due to frivolous appeals driven by special interests.

    Opinion | By caving to labor, Daniel Lurie fails his first big test as mayor

    sfstandard.com • Politics • San Francisco

    San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's first budget, criticized as a failure, prioritizes appeasing labor unions over enacting significant cost-cutting measures.

    Lurie budget cuts to hit San Francisco nonprofit grants

    sfstandard.com • Politics • San Francisco

    San Francisco's budget cuts will eliminate funding for crucial nonprofit programs supporting workers' rights, impacting vulnerable communities like immigrant workers.

    San Francisco Mayor’s Budget Slashes Homelessness Funding

    therealdeal.com • Politics • San Francisco

    San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's proposed budget cuts funding for homelessness services to address a city deficit, sparking controversy.

    Real Estate

    Frontier Tower is an $11M bet on SF’s troubled Mid Market area

    sfstandard.com • RealEstate • San Francisco

    Frontier Tower, an $11 million investment in San Francisco's Mid-Market area, houses various tech companies, including robotics and biotech firms, showcasing the neighborhood's potential.

    Morrison & Foerster Moves In to SF’s 101 California

    therealdeal.com • RealEstate • San Francisco

    Law firm Morrison & Foerster is relocating its San Francisco office from 425 Market Street to a smaller space at 101 California Street, marking a significant downsizing and a move to a newly renovated building.

    Restaurant Mogul Greg Flynn to Buy San Francisco Office Tower

    therealdeal.com • RealEstate • San Francisco

    Restaurant and real estate magnate Greg Flynn is poised to acquire San Francisco's Market Center office complex for approximately $177 million, planning to transform it into a dynamic, amenity-rich workspace.

    Condos used to be the ideal starter home in San Francisco

    sfstandard.com • RealEstate • San Francisco

    Rising HOA fees and a struggling condo market are making it increasingly difficult for San Franciscans to consider condos as ideal starter homes.

    Retail

    Opinion | Bad laws and neighbors could derail a new Nordstrom in San Francisco

    sfstandard.com • Retail • San Francisco

    A proposed Nordstrom Local store in San Francisco faces opposition from residents, highlighting the city's restrictive approach to chain stores and the debate over balancing local businesses with economic vitality.

    Sentiero steps into Maiden Lane shoe scene - San Francisco Chronicle

    sfchronicle.com • Retail • San Francisco

    A new shoe store, Sentiero, opens on Maiden Lane in San Francisco, offering a curated selection of high-end Italian shoe brands.

    Healthcare

    San Francisco seniors forced out to make way for psychiatric beds

    sfstandard.com • Healthcare • San Francisco

    San Francisco is displacing elderly residents from a behavioral health center to create more psychiatric beds for those in crisis, highlighting a conflict between addressing homelessness and providing care for vulnerable populations.

    Transit

    San Fran Whines 'Why Doesn't Anyone Ride Our Beauteous BART Trains?' As Entire System Freezes – HotAir

    hotair.com • Transit • San Francisco

    A complete BART system shutdown in San Francisco highlights the city's ongoing public transportation struggles, stemming from declining ridership and insufficient funding.