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Tiger-mauling survivors poised to sue San Francisco
- The two brothers who were attacked by a tiger at the San Francisco Zoo — which also fatally mauled a friend — plan to file a lawsuit against The City, according to their attorney.
Muni bus hits pedestrian; service rerouted
- A pedestrian was struck by a Mission Street Muni bus Thursday afternoon, the 20th such accident involving San Francisco’s public transit agency this year.
Activists on prowl for artists showing animal cruelty
- Anyone who displays artwork that shows animal cruelty could wind up behind bars as the result of a proposed law that comes in the wake of a controversial exhibit that was shut down because of public outrage.
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.
Funding for 911 could disappear
- In San Francisco, phone bills include a monthly fee to pay for 911 emergency communications that this fiscal year generated $43 million.
- In San Francisco, phone bills include a monthly fee to pay for 911 emergency communications that this fiscal year generated $43 million.
Four days off could save millions
- San Francisco could shave as much as $26.5 million from the projected $338 million budget deficit if 12,562 employees were required to take four unpaid days off from work next fiscal year.
Mayor aims to kick drug stores’ habit
- San Francisco would become the first city in the nation to ban the sale of tobacco in pharmacies if legislation that was quietly introduced by Mayor Gavin Newsom is approved.
- San Francisco would become the first city in the nation to ban the sale of tobacco in pharmacies if legislation that was quietly introduced by Mayor Gavin Newsom is approved.
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.
Neighborhood parks are making the grade
- While a higher percentage of San Francisco playgrounds is getting top marks, according to a study done by local park advocates, one in five is in poor condition and could pose safety risks to the children playing there.
Property leases costing millions
- The City is paying landlords nearly $40 million annually in rent for parking, office space and other government uses while it faces a $338 million budget deficit.
- The City is paying landlords nearly $40 million annually in rent for parking, office space and other government uses while it faces a $338 million budget deficit.
City may lock up settlement
- After years of litigation with the construction company contracted to build a new jail in San Bruno, The City stands to settle for $23.3 million.
Green goal for city fleet is fizzling
- Despite numerous efforts to green San Francisco’s vehicle fleet — which this year is expected to guzzle more than $20 million in fuel — less than 30 percent used by city departments are running on alternative fuels, according to City Administrator’s Office data.
Developer funds may build up city coffers
- Developers could be asked to pay more than $200 million in fees in the coming decades for child care sites, parks and fire services to keep up with the number of new residents projected by 2025.
- Developers could be asked to pay more than $200 million in fees in the coming decades for child care sites, parks and fire services to keep up with the number of new residents projected by 2025.