Jerold Chinn
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S.F. driver accused of killing family of 4 in West Portal crash likely to avoid prison time
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S.F. driver accused of killing family of 4 in West Portal crash likely to avoid prison time
The woman prosecutors said killed a family of four after ramming into a bus stop with her car in San Francisco’s West Portal neighborhood will avoid jail time after changing her plea in court.
www.sfchronicle.com
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
S.F. driver accused of killing family of 4 in West Portal crash likely to avoid prison time
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said that they recorded about 3.4 million trips (Feb. 2- Feb. 8) on Muni during Super LX and events in the city. The weekdays averaged nearly 550,000 trips taken.
February 13, 2026 at 11:57 PM
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency said that they recorded about 3.4 million trips (Feb. 2- Feb. 8) on Muni during Super LX and events in the city. The weekdays averaged nearly 550,000 trips taken.
Early tomorrow AM, Feb. 14, you can show your love for Muni's 111-year-old Potrero Yard as it closes for a major renovation.
You can welcome the Muni buses and operators that pull into the yard one last time.
You can welcome the Muni buses and operators that pull into the yard one last time.
February 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Early tomorrow AM, Feb. 14, you can show your love for Muni's 111-year-old Potrero Yard as it closes for a major renovation.
You can welcome the Muni buses and operators that pull into the yard one last time.
You can welcome the Muni buses and operators that pull into the yard one last time.
Reposted by Jerold Chinn
The San Francisco teachers strike is over as the school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement, a $183 million deal increasing educators salaries and health care benefits in a two-year contract.
Schools will remain closed Friday, with classrooms open again on Wednesday.
Schools will remain closed Friday, with classrooms open again on Wednesday.
S.F. teachers strike is over as school district and union reach tentative agreement
The teachers union and the school district officials agreed to a deal that would end the strike after four days.
bit.ly
February 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
The San Francisco teachers strike is over as the school district and teachers union reach tentative agreement, a $183 million deal increasing educators salaries and health care benefits in a two-year contract.
Schools will remain closed Friday, with classrooms open again on Wednesday.
Schools will remain closed Friday, with classrooms open again on Wednesday.
Reposted by Jerold Chinn
BREAKING: San Francisco Unified School District campuses will be closed Friday amid a teachers strike poised to enter a fifth day: nbcbay.com/Wu2JELR
February 13, 2026 at 1:21 AM
BREAKING: San Francisco Unified School District campuses will be closed Friday amid a teachers strike poised to enter a fifth day: nbcbay.com/Wu2JELR
Heads up SFUSD parents/guardians: Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to school officials.
February 9, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Heads up SFUSD parents/guardians: Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to school officials.
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Fans jump out of cars on Highway 237 near the Great American Parkway exit as traffic is already getting backed up at 11:30 am.
February 8, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Fans jump out of cars on Highway 237 near the Great American Parkway exit as traffic is already getting backed up at 11:30 am.
In what has become an annual tradition to celebrate the Lunar New Year, San Francisco will offer free one-hour parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage from Feb. 8 through March 8 and free Muni rides on March 7, the day of the Chinese New Year Parade.
February 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM
In what has become an annual tradition to celebrate the Lunar New Year, San Francisco will offer free one-hour parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage from Feb. 8 through March 8 and free Muni rides on March 7, the day of the Chinese New Year Parade.
The Stronger Muni for All campaign intends to collect signatures to place a parcel tax measure to fund Muni operations on the Nov. 3 ballot.
February 5, 2026 at 7:57 PM
The Stronger Muni for All campaign intends to collect signatures to place a parcel tax measure to fund Muni operations on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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🚍 Community & labor leaders warn that if the regional sales tax and parcel tax on the November ballot fail, the SFMTA may cut up to 20 Muni routes, stop service by 9 p.m., reduce cable cars, and lay off thousands of workers. More details: thevoicesf.org/potential-mu...
Potential Muni service cuts draw concerns from community and labor leaders if November ballot measures fail - The Voice of San Francisco
Labor, business, and transit advocacy groups are expressing concerns about the future of San Francisco’s Muni system. Transportation officials have shared that service cuts might be necessary if one o...
thevoicesf.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:56 PM
🚍 Community & labor leaders warn that if the regional sales tax and parcel tax on the November ballot fail, the SFMTA may cut up to 20 Muni routes, stop service by 9 p.m., reduce cable cars, and lay off thousands of workers. More details: thevoicesf.org/potential-mu...
"I think that if we are priced comparable to a Ghirardelli Sundae, I think that's pretty reasonable when you consider the value that people get on that cable car ride." - SFMTA Board Director Alfonso Felder
Context: Part of a discussion today at the SFMTA board workshop on cable car fares.
Context: Part of a discussion today at the SFMTA board workshop on cable car fares.
February 4, 2026 at 1:33 AM
"I think that if we are priced comparable to a Ghirardelli Sundae, I think that's pretty reasonable when you consider the value that people get on that cable car ride." - SFMTA Board Director Alfonso Felder
Context: Part of a discussion today at the SFMTA board workshop on cable car fares.
Context: Part of a discussion today at the SFMTA board workshop on cable car fares.
The MTC yesterday announced an agreement with the governor's office and the state's Department of Finance on a $590 million loan to Bay Area transit agencies to prevent service cuts during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1).
January 31, 2026 at 10:01 PM
The MTC yesterday announced an agreement with the governor's office and the state's Department of Finance on a $590 million loan to Bay Area transit agencies to prevent service cuts during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1).
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Hundreds of protesters took to San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on Saturday to create a piece of human art in response to recent fatal shootings by immigration agents in Minneapolis.
📸: Stephen Lam
📸: Stephen Lam
January 31, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Hundreds of protesters took to San Francisco’s Ocean Beach on Saturday to create a piece of human art in response to recent fatal shootings by immigration agents in Minneapolis.
📸: Stephen Lam
📸: Stephen Lam
If you haven't reviewed the SFMTA board workshop slide deck, you may want to. Link to agenda, materials and how to watch/attend the meeting on Tuesday: www.sfmta.com/calendar/boa...
Board of Directors Special Meeting, February 3, 2026
Watch Board meeting online Building Security Check‑In: All attendees will be required to sign in with building security on the ground floor and present a valid photo ID before proceeding to the meetin...
www.sfmta.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:35 PM
If you haven't reviewed the SFMTA board workshop slide deck, you may want to. Link to agenda, materials and how to watch/attend the meeting on Tuesday: www.sfmta.com/calendar/boa...
Waymo is allowed to operate at SFO for select passengers. Starts today.
January 29, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Waymo is allowed to operate at SFO for select passengers. Starts today.
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San Francisco public health officials have identified three active tuberculosis cases among the school community at Archbishop Riordan High School.
S.F. private high school has three cases of active tuberculosis
San Francisco public health officials have identified three active tuberculosis cases among the school community at Archbishop Riordan High School.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:40 PM
San Francisco public health officials have identified three active tuberculosis cases among the school community at Archbishop Riordan High School.
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A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ordered the San Francisco Unified School District to reinstate Eric Gustafson as the journalism teacher and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Lowell High School.
thevoicesf.org/lowell-journ...
thevoicesf.org/lowell-journ...
Lowell journalism teacher wins reinstatement - The Voice of San Francisco
A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ordered the San Francisco Unified School District to reinstate Eric Gustafson as the journalism teacher and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Lowell ...
thevoicesf.org
January 28, 2026 at 2:55 AM
A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ordered the San Francisco Unified School District to reinstate Eric Gustafson as the journalism teacher and faculty advisor to the student newspaper at Lowell High School.
thevoicesf.org/lowell-journ...
thevoicesf.org/lowell-journ...
At yesterday's hearing on the Central Subway, I was more interested in who is moving into this kiosk spot at the Chinatown station. 😂
Apparently someone is close to leasing the space. If you know who it is, hit me up.
Apparently someone is close to leasing the space. If you know who it is, hit me up.
January 27, 2026 at 10:49 PM
At yesterday's hearing on the Central Subway, I was more interested in who is moving into this kiosk spot at the Chinatown station. 😂
Apparently someone is close to leasing the space. If you know who it is, hit me up.
Apparently someone is close to leasing the space. If you know who it is, hit me up.
'Momentous Occasion': City College Breaks Ground On $180M Arts Center
City College Of San Francisco Breaks Ground On Arts Center
The $180 million Diego Rivera Performing Arts Center is set to open in Fall 2028.
www.inglesidelight.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
'Momentous Occasion': City College Breaks Ground On $180M Arts Center
Bay Area transit advocates to begin signature drive for regional tax to prevent service cuts
Bay Area transit advocates to begin signature drive for regional tax to prevent service cuts - The Voice of San Francisco
Bay Area leaders and transit advocates are gearing up to launch a campaign to save public transit from potential drastic budget cuts that could result in service reductions. On Friday, a coalition ca...
thevoicesf.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Bay Area transit advocates to begin signature drive for regional tax to prevent service cuts
City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view
City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view - The Voice of San Francisco
History and public transit buffs can take a step back in time to see how people traveled on San Francisco’s transit system as part of a new free photo exhibition at City Hall. The exhibition highligh...
thevoicesf.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
City Hall photo exhibition puts San Francisco transit history on view
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Taken together, these mishaps create the impression of a rail system in constant triage, which might erode public trust and complicate BART’s efforts to secure a financial bailout.
‘Not acceptable’: BART publishes report on 9 major disruptions over a few months
Taken together, these mishaps create the impression of a rail system in constant triage, which might erode public trust and complicate BART’s efforts to secure a financial bailout.
bit.ly
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Taken together, these mishaps create the impression of a rail system in constant triage, which might erode public trust and complicate BART’s efforts to secure a financial bailout.
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UPDATE: We are currently conducting our track and signal infrastructure checks before full #subwaysvc can resume.
January 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM
UPDATE: We are currently conducting our track and signal infrastructure checks before full #subwaysvc can resume.
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Thousands gather to celebrate Bob Weir’s legacy at S.F. "homecoming"
📸: Stephen Lam and Yoshi James
📸: Stephen Lam and Yoshi James
January 17, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Thousands gather to celebrate Bob Weir’s legacy at S.F. "homecoming"
📸: Stephen Lam and Yoshi James
📸: Stephen Lam and Yoshi James
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HeadsUp: Due to PG&E maintenance work, #MuniMetro #subwaysvc will operate on a hybrid train and bus service plan beginning at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, 1/18, until approximately 2 p.m. on Monday, 1/19. There will be no svc btwn Van Ness & Montgomery.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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