San francisco news

Here are some recent news stories from San Francisco:

Top Stories

  1. SF Mayor London Breed Proposes $13.5 Million in Cuts to City Budget: Mayor London Breed has proposed cutting $13.5 million from the city's budget to address a projected deficit. The cuts would affect various city departments, including the police department and the Department of Public Works. (SF Chronicle)
  2. New Development Proposed for Pier 70: A new development proposal has been submitted for Pier 70, a historic pier in the Mission Bay neighborhood. The project would include a mix of residential and commercial space, as well as a public park. (Curbed SF)
  3. SF Police Officer Charged with Assaulting Protester: A San Francisco police officer has been charged with assaulting a protester during a demonstration in May. The officer, who was not named, is accused of using excessive force against the protester. (SF Examiner)

Crime and Public Safety

  1. SF Sees Increase in Gun Violence: San Francisco has seen an increase in gun violence in recent months, with 14 people shot in the city in the past week alone. (KPIX)
  2. Police Investigate String of Burglaries in Richmond District: Police are investigating a string of burglaries in the Richmond District, with several homes and businesses targeted in recent weeks. (SF Gate)
  3. SF DA's Office Seeks to Dismiss Charges Against Man Accused of Murdering SFPD Officer: The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is seeking to dismiss charges against a man accused of murdering a San Francisco police officer in 2017. (SF Chronicle)

Transportation

  1. BART to Increase Fares by 10%: The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system is set to increase fares by 10% in January, with the average fare increasing from $9.65 to $10.65. (SF Gate)
  2. SF to Launch New Bike Share Program: San Francisco is launching a new bike share program, which will allow users to rent bikes for short periods of time. The program is expected to launch in the spring. (Curbed SF)
  3. Caltrain to Increase Fares by 25%: Caltrain, which connects San Francisco to the Peninsula and Silicon Valley, is set to increase fares by 25% in January. (SF Chronicle)

Business and Economy

  1. WeWork to Open New Location in SF's SoMa Neighborhood: WeWork, a shared workspace company, is set to open a new location in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. The location will feature 100,000 square feet of space. (SF Business Times)
  2. SF-Based Company Raises $100 Million in Funding: A San Francisco-based company, which develops software for the healthcare industry, has raised $100 million in funding. The company plans to use the funding to expand its operations. (SF Chronicle)
  3. SF's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4%: San Francisco's unemployment rate has dropped to 2.4%, the lowest rate in over a decade. (SF Gate)