Upon reflection on the three closures, Vogler told The Chronicle that operating several restaurants in San Francisco no longer felt enjoyable and that he hopes downsizing with Bar Agricole will help him get back to focusing on his true passion — being a bartender. … [Read more...] about Prominent Bay Area bartender shutters three of his San Francisco restaurants
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San Francisco man fatally shot in Bayview District
At about 3:49 a.m., San Francisco police officers responded to the 1000 block of Oakdale Avenue following a Shotspotter activation. The victim was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and transported to the hospital for life-threatening injuries, according to police. … [Read more...] about San Francisco man fatally shot in Bayview District
San Francisco City Hall’s risky bet: If voters don’t pass tax change, city could have to make painful cuts
Newsom proposed two new business taxes, which he argued were critical to keeping the city’s $5 billion budget balanced. But when voters shot down the measures, the city was left with a nearly $100 million hole. The consequences? Reduced hours at public health clinics. Rotating closures of fire stations so the city could save on overtime. Increased Muni fares. Hundreds of city jobs suddenly gone. … [Read more...] about San Francisco City Hall’s risky bet: If voters don’t pass tax change, city could have to make painful cuts
Bathhouse ban revoked: Amid one pandemic, San Francisco confronts legacy of another
Other activists worried that a ballot question on bathhouses would bring out an antagonistic electorate and tank the chances of two openly gay candidates running for public office. They had little choice if they wanted to avoid that. Two weeks later, with their support, public health director Silverman announced that bathhouses would be inspected and monitored — no more private rooms. By October, under those new rules, 13 bathhouses were ordered to close. Protesters compared the move to something out of Nazi Germany. … [Read more...] about Bathhouse ban revoked: Amid one pandemic, San Francisco confronts legacy of another
San Francisco to Reopen Indoor Hair and Nail Salons
Kious said Wednesday that she felt hesitant to go back to her home of 15 years in San Francisco because of all of the negative reaction she has received since she leaked a surveillance video of a maskless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) going to get her hair done. … [Read more...] about San Francisco to Reopen Indoor Hair and Nail Salons
