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Talk of a third toll for bridge lingers
Two separate Golden Gate Bridge toll increases that could cost drivers $7 to cross into San Francisco are in the works — and another talked-about toll could boost the total cost to $8, warned transportation officials.
Fog surrounding toll increases may start to lift
When and how much? Those two aspects of the Golden Gate Bridge variable-toll pricing plan could become clearer after a committee meeting today.
City Hall Watch: Medical marijuana dispensaries receive waiver
Although The City’s medical marijuana dispensaries were initially told to obtain permits nearly two years ago, the Board of Supervisors voted to grant another extension Tuesday.
Biggest solar installer dumped on
Next in line to abandon San Francisco for a more hospitable Bay Area business venue is Solar City, the company that installs more solar panels each week than any other company in California. The Solar City CEO said he will not proceed with plans to open a worker-training academy in San Francisco’s job-hungry Bayview neighborhood unless The City finalizes its promised rebate program within 30 days.
City Hall Watch: Board backs big settlement in lawsuit
The City is slated to dole out a record $5.1 million as a result of a medical malpractice lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court regarding care provided by San Francisco General Hospital. The CEO of California’s busiest solar energy installation company said he is ready to abandon plans to open a worker-training academy in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood, due to a delay in a city proposal to offer solar rebates to residents and private companies.
Newsom seeking flexibility in budget
In the past, San Francisco voters have shaped The City’s budget priorities by approving “set-asides” for everything from children’s services to minimum firehouse funding.
Commuters await price for congestion toll
In two weeks, Golden Gate Bridge officials are expected to reveal how much a new congestion-based toll increase will cost drivers coming into The City. |