What happened on Thursday, 20 October 2022
San Francisco County, California
Toro highlights impact of vacant units on living costs in District 11
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City agencies collaborate on a comprehensive plan to improve conditions in Tenderloin neighborhood.
San Francisco County, California
City outlines strategic focus on supportive housing and homeless prevention for older adults.
San Francisco County, California
The Government Audit & Oversight Committee heard a civil grand jury progress report criticizing public communication and data use at the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH); the committee amended a draft response and voted to forward the resolution to the full Board.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council addresses biochar feedstocks and noise pollution from the Red Hills facility construction.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express concerns over proposed cannabis store's impact on local community safety and traffic.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Resident highlights smoke issues in housing and advocates for smoke-free regulations.
San Francisco County, California
Homelessness decreases overall by 3.5% and chronic homelessness by 11% in recent count.
San Francisco County, California
Budget analysts reveal a significant increase in vacant homes across San Francisco since 2019.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Charmaine introduces Parker and Milkdud, highlighting shelter's need for adoptions and fostering.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco reports significant increase in vacant units compared to other major cities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department aims to adopt housing element by January 31 to meet state requirements.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Residents push Clear Lake Council to address encampments and rising garbage disposal costs.
San Francisco County, California
Growing homelessness among Californians over 50 prompts urgent focus on prevention strategies.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Scotts Valley initiates plans for bioenergy sites to support local community and energy demand.
San Francisco County, California
Recent report shows city's housing rate sharply exceeds median of 10.1% across other cities.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After extensive public comment from neighbors citing proximity to bus stops, seniors and schoolchildren, the Planning Commission approved a conditional use authorization for a 940-square-foot cannabis retail store at 1196 Pacific Ave. Staff found the site met the 600-foot separation rule, noted equity applicant status, and recommended approval with conditions; the commission voted 6-0 to approve with added conditions.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council approved a joint‑use agreement with the local school district for the Clear Lake Youth Center and passed a resolution waiving the city's LiveScan rolling fee for youth‑service volunteers; a proposed interim tribal‑consultation policy was pulled for further tribal input and no action was taken.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss progress in reducing homelessness and enhancing data transparency for the public.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council endorses partnership for Clear Lake Youth Center's community recreation and daycare services.
San Francisco County, California
Officials emphasize the need for clear public data on homelessness trends and demographics.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning, emergency management and public health staff presented the Tenderloin Community Action Plan and transition from the Tenderloin Center to neighborhood-scale wellness hubs, announced $4.1 million for participatory budgeting and said 2'3 wellness hubs are planned before the end of the fiscal year.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
North Bay Animal Services reported a high intake year‑to‑date with 407 strays picked up and a shelter population of about 70 dogs; staff said the live‑release rate remains near 99% and called for community fostering and adoptions.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Health and Social Policy Institute presents dangers of second and thirdhand smoke exposure.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers urge city leaders to address vacant homes while thousands face homelessness.
San Francisco County, California
Committee examines civil grand jury findings on San Francisco's homelessness and supportive housing efforts.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning staff told the Planning Commission that the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) told cities they must be in substantial compliance by Jan. 31, 2023; staff laid out an accelerated schedule that would ask the Board to adopt the city's housing element by that date to avoid funding losses and the so-called "builder's remedy."
Clearlake, Lake County, California
A state‑funded tobacco‑prevention program briefed the council on health risks from tobacco, cannabis and e‑cigarette aerosols and urged consideration of multi‑unit smoke‑free policies to protect children, seniors and tenants in shared‑wall housing.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Scotts Valley Energy Corporation outlines bioenergy plans to enhance economic and environmental sustainability.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers demand improved security command structure amid public comments on emergency services.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to forward a retroactive memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Bay Area UASI grant governance (covering 12/1/2021–11/30/2025) to the full Board; Department of Emergency Management staff said partners had been operating in good faith while administrative signings lagged.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
A 350 kilowatt energy system could offset 99% of Robinson Rancheria's electricity usage.
Murray , Salt Lake County, Utah
Murray Mansion plans ADA upgrades as it transitions into the new Murray Museum.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget and Legislative Analyst reported vacant units rose from 40,548 (2019) to 61,473 (2021), a 51.6% increase; the largest category increases were 'for rent' (up 142%) and 'other vacant' (now the largest single component). The committee continued the item for more detail.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Tribal administrators and energy consultants described a pilot pyrolysis/gasification bioenergy program that would convert forestry and orchard waste into electricity and biochar, citing carbon‑negative benefits, local resilience during power shutoffs, and potential commercial uses for biochar.