What happened on Thursday, 08 December 2022
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council members discuss limiting grant eligibility for cannabis businesses with criminal histories.
San Francisco County, California
New initiatives aim to improve care coordination and track substance treatment referrals for inmates.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City Council prepares to adopt comprehensive housing plan addressing equity and community needs.
Holladay, Salt Lake County, Utah
Sully County Animal Services celebrates a decade as a no-kill shelter, enhancing community pet care.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council considers removing conviction history requirements for cannabis grant applicants amid equity concerns
San Francisco County, California
City grants liquor licenses to Luke's Local in North Beach and Future Bars' new bar.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board members discuss budget assumptions and resource allocation for upcoming fiscal planning.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council discussions highlight concerns over assisting those with past cannabis offenses.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners mandate artwork on roll down gates and notify businesses with a three-year compliance period.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The council approved a resolution supporting Chelsea Investments’ affordable housing grant, adopted certification of November election results, and appointed Vice Mayor Russ Purdock as mayor and David Claffey as vice mayor for 2023.
San Francisco County, California
Sheriff's Office details new discharge planning and reentry initiatives for inmates in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Leaders emphasize urgency in budget decisions for early literacy progress within three months.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The Clearlake City Council authorized the city manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the 2022–2025 CMEA MOU, adding a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment and a sixth salary step eligible after five years, to improve recruitment and retention.
San Francisco County, California
Jail health services develop policies and support for staff facing burnout and workplace violence.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council members discuss grant funding priorities focusing on residency and income over conviction history.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Housing advocates urge San Francisco officials to prioritize culturally sensitive affordable housing solutions.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Stephanie leads discussion on jail conditions and calls for recidivism prevention strategies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners address crime impacts on businesses and permit processes to enhance security.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Discussion focuses on funding business ventures for individuals with prior legal issues.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 2022-74 adopting a cannabis equity manual and authorizing staff to apply for state grant funding after removing conviction history as a scoring priority and adjusting residency and abatement criteria.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFUSD Board discusses budget process and alignment of resources for student goals.
San Francisco County, California
Board of supervisors implements hybrid meetings to enhance public attendance and input.
San Francisco County, California
Residents express concerns over staffing and oversight in jail health services to Supervisor Stephanie.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission unanimously approved a discretionary review authorizing a modest rear deck subject to a condition: the applicant may install a one-hour-rated fire glass railing if approved by DBI/Fire; if that assembly is not permitted, the deck must be set back three feet to meet privacy and fire-safety requirements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Superintendent emphasizes proactive communication and evidence-based rationale for budget decisions.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council discusses past arrests impact on cannabis equity and business regulations in Clear Lake.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff published a partially recirculated draft EIR for the 27-story 469 Stephenson project, concluding that updated historic-resources and geotechnical analyses show impacts can be mitigated and that indirect displacement effects could occur for an estimated 10–41 households but are not quantifiable; public comment split between neighborhood supporters and displacement critics.
San Francisco County, California
Staff shortages of 192 deputies hinder jail programming and health service delivery in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Sheriff's office implements programs to improve health outcomes during inmate reentry and discharge.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Superintendent addresses community concerns over unselected literacy vision choices.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Panel discusses residency and conviction requirements for cannabis equity grant eligibility
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted 3-0 to recommend forwarding a resolution approving a Type 48 on‑sale general license to Future Bars Group (South Sea Dipper) for 270 Columbus Ave.; ALU reported zero letters of protest and recommended approval with monitoring and noise‑control conditions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Following closed session, the SFUSD board reported it gave direction to counsel and authorized payments up to stipulated amounts in five anticipated Office of Administrative Hearings student matters; the board reported the actions by a 7-0 vote.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council discusses grant application options to support cannabis business initiatives by December 15.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's Department of Public Health launches EPIC system for streamlined healthcare management.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At a Dec. 8 informational hearing, Planning Department staff outlined the draft 2023 housing element focused on racial and social equity, environmental justice analysis, rezoning and implementation actions; community groups urged accelerated funding, land-banking and stronger affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) protections.
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee voted 3-0 to recommend a resolution finding that transferring a Type 21 off-sale general license to Luke’s Local (580 Green St.) would serve the public convenience and necessity; ALU noted 10 letters of protest and recommended approval with a loitering-prevention condition.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council authorizes new contract amendments for police salary adjustments and cannabis equity program.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission voted 5–1 Dec. 8 to approve a planning-code amendment allowing certain nonresidential properties — initially focused on cannabis retailers — to install gates, railings and grillwork that do not meet the 75% transparency rule, with conditions including an artwork requirement and a three-year grandfathering window triggered by mailed notice.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors approve innovative workers' rights policy for military reservists in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Unified School District board voted 7-0 to approve an amendment to Alvarez & Marsal's contract to increase consultant capacity and extend support through May 31 to help resolve payroll errors in the districts Empower SF system; teachers urged faster fixes and greater accountability during public comment.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff expresses gratitude for team efforts amidst challenges of retiree transitions to eBenefits
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Council approves resolutions for cannabis equity and funding for affordable housing development.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jeff Lucas highlights budgeting issues and calls for clarity on baseline allocations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Committee unanimously supports landmark status for historic Saint James Presbyterian Church in Visitation Valley.
San Francisco County, California
The ordinance mandates employers to compensate reservists up to 30 days for military duty.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Neighbors discuss deck design adjustments to meet fire safety and aesthetic requirements.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss staffing shortages and health service delivery for incarcerated individuals in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS presented a new measurement plan and a Q3 2022 Express APCD dashboard showing increases in ER visits, admissions and mental‑health episodes; staff said the data will be used to set baselines, benchmarks and equity‑focused improvement targets.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board members discuss tax issues and accountability measures following SFUSD's payroll failures.
Clearlake, Lake County, California
Jennings highlights equity issues related to cannabis arrests in community discussion.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Health Service Board unanimously adopted a continuing teleconference resolution and approved blackout periods tied to an upcoming actuarial services RFP and the 2024 rates and benefits cycle, starting Dec. 8 and concluding after required approvals in mid‑2023.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Teachers express frustration over Empower payroll system issues and funding misallocation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Health Service System reported open‑enrollment improvements — including greater eBenefits use and Health Net Canopy growth — while warning that staffing shortages, call‑center delays and San Francisco Unified School District payroll problems have disrupted some members’ benefits.