What happened on Thursday, 02 December 2021
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council supports Clear Lake Promise to enhance higher education access for local graduates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local neighbors advocate for the approval of Colin and Jenny's conditional use application.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors explore solutions for San Francisco's rising criminal court backlog and trial delays.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Peskin proposes further discussions on limiting a tax reduction for heritage preservation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission votes 5-2 to approve a new residential unit amid zoning compliance debates.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
City celebrates photo contest with nearly 600 votes and plans for annual competition.
San Francisco County, California
Attorneys call for prioritizing criminal trials amid client trauma from prolonged waits.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council authorized engagement in opioid settlement and initiated litigation against McKinsey and Company.
San Francisco County, California
The GAO Committee recommended forwarding an ordinance that amends the MOU with Operating Engineers Local 39 to replace a mandatory annual shift bid at wastewater with voluntary semiannual shift changes and to expand the Labor Management Committee membership; no public callers commented and the committee voted to recommend the ordinance as a committee report.
San Francisco County, California
Board discusses court attendance issues and plans to engage officials for solutions.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council members discuss eligibility requirements for cannabis industry support programs in Clear Lake.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council reported closed‑session directions on opioid litigation, approved consent items and interim procedural motions (development hearing continued), received a Cache Fire cleanup update, and appointed the 2022 mayor and vice mayor.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss challenges of zoning regulations and family housing needs amid unpermitted work.
San Francisco County, California
Planning staff recommended approval of a Mills Act historic‑property contract for 714 Steiner in Alamo Square, citing the building's contribution to the historic district and proposed exterior rehabilitation estimated at $1.26 million; the committee agreed to continue the item to the call of the chair after discussion on term limits and recusal of Chair Preston.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council members celebrate community events and improvements while addressing safety concerns over water districts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners evaluate rent control compliance within a housing project and tenant education needs.
San Francisco County, California
Officials urge creative solutions for speedy trials amid ongoing courtroom closures in San Francisco.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council voted to approve a Clear Lake Promise partnership with Woodland Community College offering a year of fee relief and a follow‑up scholarship program for recent high‑school graduates; staff and college representatives described the 12‑month eligibility window and auxiliary fee coverage.
San Francisco County, California
A GAO hearing on Dec. 2 examined a growing backlog of criminal trials in San Francisco and a resolution urging the Superior Court to prioritize criminal cases over non‑urgent civil trials. Public defenders described clients detained for months past statutory deadlines; the committee forwarded an amended resolution to the full Board and continued follow‑up to the call of the chair.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Councilmembers and residents questioned eligibility rules that could favor people with past cannabis arrests or family convictions. Staff and a state program representative said the program aims to reduce barriers and local wording can emphasize residency or veteran status; council tabled the item for further review.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After extended public testimony and a long debate about unpermitted work and enforcement, the Planning Commission voted 4–3 to deny a request to legalize a merger of two dwelling units into one plus an ADU at 1016 Pierce Street, citing concerns about sanctioning unpermitted construction and loss of affordable flats.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Hope Center successfully transitioned 21 clients to stable housing, gaining community support amid challenges.
San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses urgent need to address backlog impacting 451 criminal cases in custody.
San Francisco County, California
External auditors told the Board of Supervisors’ audit committee they issued unmodified opinions on the city’s fiscal 2020 financial statements but identified a material weakness at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission tied to alleged executive‑level misconduct and a significant deficiency in patient‑billing reporting at San Francisco General Hospital; management has made corrective adjustments and is implementing new controls.
San Francisco County, California
Robert Brewer spent 259 days in jail before being acquitted of murder charges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a conditional‑use authorization to demolish a rear dwelling and add two units at 1268 Seventeenth Avenue, citing code compliance and net increases to housing despite public opposition citing rent‑control and displacement concerns. Vote was 5–2.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Hope Rising leaders told the Clear Lake City Council that their Hope Center housing‑navigation hub has served 67 unique clients in its first year, with 21 placed into sustained housing and broad agency support and mixed outcomes for out‑of‑county relocations.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council members seek clarity on grant conditions and transparency for incarcerated families' support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jack Yu addresses attendance issues in community meeting regarding his venue.
San Francisco County, California
Yali Corio Levy recounts lengthy delays impacting defendants' rights during the pandemic
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Hope Center marks one year of providing essential services to homeless individuals in Lake County.
San Francisco County, California
Historic Preservation Commission unanimously supports Mills Act application for 714 Steiner Street renovations.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Hope Center has housed 21 individuals sustainably in its first year of operation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted unanimously to extend its remote‑hearing resolution for 30 days, while commissioners and public speakers urged improved language access and clearer opportunities for public participation before returning to in‑person meetings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved a 7‑story, 24‑unit mixed‑use project at 240–250 Church Street under the state density bonus law, granting a height waiver and adding a condition that the sponsor meet the Castro LGBTQ Cultural District to discuss artwork and possible community meeting space.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public comments highlight fears of affordable housing loss due to SB 9 implementation