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1 Dead, 1 Hurt In Separate Oakland Shootings
One man was killed and another seriously injured in two separate shootings in Oakland Thursday night.
San Rafael Passes Strict New Smoking Ban
The San Rafael City Council on Monday evening unanimously approved a strict new ordinance that prohibits smoking in multi-family housing with two or more units and in certain outdoor public places.
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.
West Sidewalk On Golden Gate Bridge To Close For Retrofitting
The entire length of a Golden Gate Bridge sidewalk will close for several months starting Tuesday for a retrofitting construction project, bridge district officials said.
Cherry Picker Caves Into San Francisco Sidewalk
A cherry picker caved into a small sinkhole on Sutter Street overnight, shutting down the street between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street, a police spokesman said.
Haight-Ashbury Merchants See Results From Sit-Lie Ordinance
Prop L allows police officers to cite individuals for sitting, lounging or panhandling on a sidewalk in San Francisco without a citizen’s complaint having first been lodged.
San Francisco Voters Approve Sit/Lie Sidewalk Ban
Voters on Tuesday supported Measure L, known as the “sit/lie” ordinance, that would ban sitting or lying on sidewalks between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.
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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