What happened on Wednesday, 16 November 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Bridal highlights Life Shop's custom fragrances and community connections during 30th anniversary.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Taxi driver advocates demand MTA address discriminatory policies affecting medallion holders' livelihoods.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness for replacement of portable classrooms and construction of two single-story workshop facilities at 333 Dolores Street, with conditions to protect the adjacent historic St. Joseph's Hall.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Fonseca thanks board for hope in addressing taxi industry changes due to rideshare services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Upcoming projects approved for interior and exterior renovations at landmark Carnegie libraries.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mark Ruberg criticizes medallion holders' nonrenewal process at San Francisco Taxi Workers Alliance meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Harvey Milk Plaza redesign evaluated for historic eligibility found no negative impact.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved six businesses for the legacy business registry on Nov. 16, citing long local ties, cultural contributions and employment of recent immigrants.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mark Gruber urges MTA board to consider transportation code revisions during public hearing.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee on Nov. 16 forwarded to the full Board a five‑year amendment to the SFMTA-Clear Channel transit shelter advertising agreement without recommendation, after MTA and Clear Channel described added maintenance and capital upgrades but BLA members and supervisors requested maintenance records and further review.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speakers express confusion over new taxi appeal restrictions and board's authority in decision-making.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Architect urges commission to amend housing code loopholes hindering elevator maintenance for seniors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Taxi drivers advocate for fairness regarding the treatment of disabled medallion holders.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
On Nov. 16 the Board of Appeals granted three appeals by aging or disabled taxi medallion holders and reversed SFMTA revocations, citing equitable estoppel (reliance on SFMTA staff statements) and, in two cases, procedural problems with hearing‑officer reconsiderations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mary Elizabeth Inn continues to provide critical housing and support for vulnerable women in San Francisco.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate assembles to consent to governor's appointments during Utah's fourteenth extraordinary session.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve fee waiver expansion for small businesses retroactive to last year.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Board of Appeals on Nov. 16 granted an appeal related to 175 South Cliff Drive, approving a revised permit to legalize a deck while requiring revised plans removing or otherwise addressing two oversized rear‑yard sheds; DBI will pursue enforcement and penalties if corrective permits or removals aren’t filed.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning Department welcomes new staff members for managing legacy business applications and programs
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA Board discusses taxi appeal process changes and community justice concerns.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission unanimously appointed Daniel Sullivan, Randy Collins and David Cain to the Board of Examiners, appointed John Tostanovsky to the Code Advisory Committee and reappointed Kevin Birmingham and Arnie Lerner to the Access Appeals Commission; each appointee repeated the oath of office during the Nov. 16 meeting.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate confirms Judge Flatter, emphasizing compassion and support for youth and families.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners unanimously support legacy businesses, highlighting their role in the community.
San Francisco County, California
Committee discusses public comment procedures for hybrid meetings with in-person and phone participation.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators recognize José Borjón's contributions before his new assignment in Poland.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
A resident and a public commenter raised two enforcement concerns during public comment: an alleged elevator‑maintenance '50‑foot loophole' that allows 4‑story elevator buildings to avoid maintenance obligations, and multiple examples where DBI used administrative permits to final expired building permits; both issues prompted requests for code fixes and procedural review.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Revelation of casual relationship with MTA surprises stakeholders and prompts further scrutiny.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss $181 million budget deficit impacting local businesses and services.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senator Kitchen shares his journey and accomplishments during his term in the Utah Senate.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Building Inspection Commission unanimously approved revisions to Administrative Bulletin AB004 to align DBI priority permit processing with the Planning Department’s HOME‑SF ordinance (reducing the affordable threshold from 100% to 30%), to add ADUs/JADUs, telecom facilities and renewable energy projects to prioritized processing, and to remove obsolete LEED/efficiency language.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City staff supports adding Peking Restaurant, Canton Bazaar, and others to legacy business registry.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Only two commissioners support revocation of the permit after lengthy public discussion.
San Francisco County, California
DA's office secures funding to combat insurance fraud and expand treatment services.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers relocating light standards to enhance visibility and celebrate Harvey Milk's legacy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Victim of violent crime, McMurdo confronts California regulations affecting his driving permit.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy director told the Building Inspection Commission DBI has roughly $100 million in cash but only about $21 million available for appropriation because roughly $79 million is already committed to continuing projects; staff said the fee study is central to restoring long‑term fiscal balance and commissioners pressed for clearer carry‑forward reporting.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senate votes 23-0 to confirm Aaron Fleeter's appointment as juvenile court judge.
San Francisco County, California
Council discusses funding allocations and bed utilization for Salvation Army recovery programs.
San Francisco County, California
City officials analyze commercial real estate challenges, tax revenue losses, and economic recovery solutions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MTA seeks to streamline medallion holder processes amid trust issues and regulatory conflicts.
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Senators Iwamoto and Kitchen receive tributes for their commitment to public service.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MTA permitted non-licensed individuals to sell taxi medallions, breaching earlier restrictions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The project proposes constructing two single-story buildings at 333 Dolores Street after removing portable classrooms.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MTA denies appeal for post K medallion holder lacking a valid driver permit.
San Francisco County, California
The Budget & Finance Committee unanimously forwarded a municipal train‑control procurement, approved a lease extension for the MTA Transit Management Center, extended the Treasure Island Navy lease and approved grants for the DA and DPH (with a BLA reporting requirement for the Prop 47 grant).
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board upholds the appeal granting Robert Scrack's taxi medallion after persistent legal challenges.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Historic Preservation Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness to relocate two Path of Gold light standards within Harvey Milk Plaza as part of a plaza redesign intended to improve accessibility and memorialization; the decision followed extensive public comment overwhelmingly in favor.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators delivered personal remarks and tributes to departing colleagues in November 2022; Senators Kitchen and Iwamoto reflected on policy priorities, service, and community ties during brief speeches and were honored by colleagues before adjournment.
San Francisco County, California
Controller’s office presented models showing downtown office vacancies and rising capitalization rates could reduce property‑tax receipts by roughly $80–$150M by 2026 and possibly $100–$200M by 2028; assessor, appeals board and stakeholders urged continued monitoring and policy consideration.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA upholds revocation of taxi medallion 1303 for George Horrible amid licensing disputes
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission approved a major permit to alter at 240 Post Street but required the project team to limit new glazing to previously filled historic openings and scale new fenestration to adjacent building proportions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City continues to uphold full-time driving requirement despite past litigation challenges.
2022 Utah Legislature, Utah Legislature, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
In a November 2022 extraordinary session, the Utah State Senate unanimously confirmed Aaron Flater to the Third District Juvenile Court and consented to a slate of state board and commission appointments, approving both votes 23-0 with six senators absent.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Officials prepare additional cannabis permit and subdivision applications for the planning commission's review.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
On Nov. 16, 2022, the Clearlake Planning Commission unanimously adopted two resolutions finding two small vacant parcels consistent with the city’s general plan and exempt from further CEQA review; staff said both parcels were quitclaimed to the city and recommended adoption.