Rafael Mandelman – California Globe

London Breed-Backed Homeless RV-Towing Measure Passes

October 3, 2024 6:52 pmOctober 3, 2024 6:52 pm

San Francisco approved it’s latest measure to stop the influx of homeless people coming into the city this week when the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) board voted to begin towing homeless RV’s from city streets if the occupant...

San Francisco Becomes Third ‘Transgender Sanctuary City’ In California

June 13, 2024 7:11 amJune 13, 2024 5:21 pm

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tues day to declare the city a sanctuary city for transgender people, becoming the third Californian city to do so. For several years red states and blue states have argued over...

Former San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos Put On Leave Following alleged Anti-Semitic Tweets

February 16, 2024 2:30 amFebruary 16, 2024 2:31 am

Former San Francisco Supervisor and current executive director of the Council of Community Housing Organizations John Avalos was put on leave on Thursday following alleged anti-Semitic tweets involving Jewish lawmakers. Avalos, who was a Supervisor between 2008 and 2016 and...

SF Mayor Breed Pushes For Initiative to Require All Welfare Recipients Undergo Drug Screening

February 6, 2024 2:34 amFebruary 6, 2024 2:35 am

In the last month, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, as well as other city lawmakers, have pushed forward an upcoming proposition that would require all welfare recipients in San Francisco County to undergo drug screening and receive treatment if they...

SF Mayor London Breed Proposes New Policy Requiring Drug Testing for Welfare

September 27, 2023 12:18 pm

San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced late on Tuesday that she will be proposing a new policy requiring those going on welfare in the city to receive mandatory drug tests and to go into treatment if addicted to help combat...

SF Board Of Supervisors Votes To End 30 State Travel Ban

April 26, 2023 12:37 pmApril 26, 2023 12:37 pm

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 7-4 on Tuesday to end a travel ban on 30 states that have passed restrictive laws on abortion, voting, and LGBT issues, citing that the law had proved to be ineffective in trying...

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Hear Out $5 Million Per Person Citywide Reparations Plan

March 15, 2023 2:30 amMarch 15, 2023 2:31 am

Amid strong backlash from residents, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors signaled support for reparations recommendations on Tuesday, including $5 million for every eligible black adult in the city. Since 2020, reparations for African-Americans has become a subject of major...