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Bicycle commuters ride past palm trees in front of the Ferry Building in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Diseased SF Embarcadero Palm Trees Will Be Costly To Replace

Dozens of the palm trees San Francisco planted after Loma Prieta to evoke feelings of California dreaming along the Embarcadero have been dying a slow death, a city official said Thursday.

2013/05/16

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San Francisco Supervisor Seeks App To Keep Drivers From Being Towed

Having your car towed in San Francisco is a pricey proposition. Supervisor David Chiu has asked the San Francisco Police Department, the Department of Public Works and transportation officials to help find ways to prevent drivers from being towed.

2013/04/04

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Great Highway $7.3M Facelift Begins; Roadway To Remain Open

The Great Highway is getting re-paved as part of a $7.3 million improvement project, but will only be partially shut down for traffic.

2013/01/16

'Vigilante, Vigilante' graffiti ad.

San Francisco Anti-Graffiti Crews Busy Cleaning Up Illegal Ads For Graffiti Doc

Illegally posted advertisements for a documentary about anti-graffiti vigilantes were keeping anti-graffiti crews from the San Francisco Department of Public Works busy.

CBS San Francisco–2011/08/13

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Ed Reiskin Named To Head SF Municipal Transit Agency

San Francisco public works director Ed Reiskin will be shifting gears in his new role as executive director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.

CBS San Francisco–2011/07/21

Chairman Bao food truck  (Photo via Facebook)

New Food Truck Rules Rolled Out For San Francisco Vendors

San Francisco’s food truck industry is changing its permitting process, putting the Department of Public Works in charge starting March 7th.

KCBS–2011/02/26

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