While critics worry about the plan driving displacement reminiscent of 1960s redevelopment, which wiped out entire neighborhoods, the reality is that the city has extensive protections against evictions and demolitions, which are illegal unless the housing is replaced and the displaced families allowed to return at similar or lower rents. And neither regional agency, ABAG or the MTC, has any power over the city’s zoning. … [Read more...] about S.F. officials say regional plan for hundreds of thousands of homes could hurt working-class neighborhoods
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US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
Those locations also don't include the American troop presence in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. Former President Donald Trump also deployed the first troops into Saudi Arabia since 9/11 over concerns about Iran. Some 2,500 American troops now man fighter jets and Patriot missile batteries at Prince Sultan Air Base southeast of Riyadh. … [Read more...] about US exploring new bases in Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions
Good news, Anchor Steam! 49ers retain the title for worst logo change in S.F. history
The 49ers 1991 helmet story made the front page of The Chronicle for three days, during a busy news cycle when the Gulf War was coming to an end and the UC system was increasing student fees by 36%. A Sunday Chronicle/Examiner phone poll about the helmet received more than 8,000 votes, with 93% of fans voting to keep the old “SF” helmet. … [Read more...] about Good news, Anchor Steam! 49ers retain the title for worst logo change in S.F. history
Winter Storm Watch: Monitoring Road Conditions From The KDKA Mobile Weather Lab
This is the Target parking lot on New Castle Road in Butler. There is a layer of ice as @dankfloydKDKA demonstrates. Be careful on the roads. We have seen vehicles giving themselves more stopping room. @KDKA @RonSmileyWx pic.twitter.com/6f9GjKvTOd … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Watch: Monitoring Road Conditions From The KDKA Mobile Weather Lab
The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP senator retires
“Treasury Secretary nominee Janet YellenJanet Louise YellenOn The Money: Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary | Biden says he's open to tighter income limits for stimulus checks | Administration will look to expedite getting Tubman on bill Senate confirms Yellen as first female Treasury secretary Sorry Mr. Jackson, Tubman on the is real MORE and Tony Blinken, Biden’s pick to lead the State Department, are both expected to be confirmed by the Senate this week after Democrats were unable to get them confirmed during the first few days of the new administration. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will vote on Alejandro MayorkasAlejandro MayorkasThe Hill's 12:30 Report - Presented by Facebook - GOP senator retires The Hill's Morning Report - Biden: Focus on vaccine, virus, travel This week: Senate stuck in limbo MORE’s nomination to be DHS secretary on Tuesday.” … [Read more...] about The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – GOP senator retires