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SF Considers Smoking, Non-Smoking Labels For All Apartments
San Francisco supervisors on Monday planned to consider an ordinance that would inform would-be renters who is smoking in the building.
Martinez Bans ‘Aggressive’ Panhandling
The Martinez City Council has responded to complaints by merchants and residents about the number of people panhandling at shopping centers and intersections by banning aggressive panhandling within city limits.
San Jose Pot Clubs Targeted For Not Paying Taxes
They want more options when it comes to how to handle businesses that aren’t paying their fair share.
Berkeley Council Approves Public Vote On Sit-Lie Ban
After a lengthy debate, the Berkeley City Council voted 6-3 early Wednesday morning in favor of putting a measure on the November ballot that would prohibit sitting on sidewalks near businesses during daytime hours.
Walnut Creek Enacts Nuisance Ordinance Targeting Problem Bars
The Walnut Creek City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a controversial nuisance ordinance that will hold all alcohol-serving establishments in the city to the same standards, a city spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Strict Alameda Smoking Ban Takes Effect In 2012
Fines for anyone caught violating the ordinance range from $100 to $500.
San Francisco Supes To Fine-Tune Local Hiring Ordinance
A toned-down version of a tough local hiring ordinance will be taken up at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Wednesday, with the same goal, but an extended time period to reach it.
San Francisco Voters Show Support For Sit/Lie Ban
In early returns voters were supporting by a three-to-one margin an ordinance that makes laying or sitting on San Francisco sidewalks illegal.
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