The measure, affecting millions of tenants, is the biggest step in a nationwide surge of initiatives to address rising costs and homelessness.

David Chiu will replace Dennis Herrera, who leaves the job after nearly two decades to become general manager of San Francisco's troubled Public Utilities Commission.

The nation’s first transcontinental railroad, completed 150 years ago today at Promontory Summit in Utah, connected the vast United States and brought America into the modern age.

State Assemblyman David Chiu dreams of a Bay Area transportation system that would rival...

California homeowners with big home loans and vacation properties would owe higher taxes...

The conservative radio talk show host, who is leading the field of challengers in the California recall election, urged fans to listen to a COVID-19 vaccine skeptic.

I just made a donation to help Gavin Newsom defeat the Republican recall attempt happing in California. He needs your help. Chip in today if you can.

Chan, 72, was hit around 8 a.m. while crossing the street at the city’s waterfront, at...

City attorney accuses J&J Community Resource Center CEO and CFO of double billing,...

SF City Attorney David Chiu will be joined by other city officials and special guests.

A new report finds even after amendments limited its scope, AB 1482 would protect millions of California households from large rent hikes.

With California’s partial eviction moratorium scheduled to end early next year,...

“We know that when people exit our prisons, they need a stable home,” the lawmaker said.

A San Francisco Superior Court judge has ruled that the city is within its authority to...

Transgender and nonbinary students at California’s public colleges and universities would be able to have their preferred names on their diplomas instead of their legal names under legislation being...

March Fong Eu, the legendary California assemblywoman and secretary of state, will have...

A bill in California’s state Legislature would let cities set up pilot speed camera programs.

Assemblymember Chiu’s bill would enable riders to use different systems and pay one fare

Housing development on former BART parking lots is gaining traction as never before,...

Despite proving themselves through the hard work of earning a law degree and the sacrifice of taking on  hundreds of thousands of dollars in student debt, Californians who graduated from law school...

The largest climate package in state history, Governor Newsom highlights over $15 billion in funding to tackle wildfire and drought challenges, build climate resilience in communities…

California voters should let the governor serve the year and four months remaining in his...

A new state bill seeks to end tows that penalize poor people.

The Bay Area has too much traffic and too many transit agencies. It’s time for a...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Elected officials from California's Asian and Pacific Islander communities urged Gov.

The proposed four-year extension of 150-foot SkyStar Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park faces another hurdle Wednesday, when the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission will review the...

Traffic, pedestrian deaths are up. Can Washington help?

CalMatters conducted a Q&A with housing researcher Carolina Reid, who has been tracking vulnerable renters throughout the pandemic. She says the state could help renters facing eviction — if enough...