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CBS News
an hour ago
- Politics
- CBS News
San Francisco enacts ban on RVs parking overnight on city streets
San Francisco enacted a ban on overnight parking for recreational vehicles, with Mayor Daniel Lurie signing the ban into law at City Hall on Tuesday. The new law now puts a two-hour parking limit on oversized vehicles while expanding outreach to unhoused persons living out of their vehicles. The policy is expected to impact more than 400 RVs in the city that provide shelter for those who cannot afford rent. Lurie said Tuesday the law is part of his plan to connect homeless families with stable housing. "The parents living in vehicles deserve real options for raising their kids in safety and dignity," said Lurie. "And the parents trying to walk down the street with their family deserve sidewalks that are clean, safe, and accessible." The law provides for interim or permanent housing to individuals and families sheltering in vehicles, with $13 million over two fiscal years earmarked for rapid rehousing, a vehicle buyback program, outreach, and enforcement. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Police Department would enforce the parking restrictions when towing services are needed. Critics say the ban allows for RVs and other large vehicles to be towed at the agency's discretion, and that the city doesn't have enough available housing for people living out of their vehicles. Last week, the Coalition on Homelessness San Francisco held a mock funeral procession through City Hall, saying that the RV overnight parking ban also includes a reallocation of Prop C funds, making it harder for families experiencing homelessness to get access to resources. "It makes me feel very sad and worried about my children's future because they've been through a lot," said resident Maritza Salinas last week. "You have to change everything, your whole life, just being houseless." The ban comes with exceptions that allow homeless persons in registered RVs a short-term permit to remain parked beyond the two-hour limit if they are engaged with city services.
Mint
a day ago
- Business
- Mint
San Francisco in Talks With Vanderbilt for Downtown Campus
(Bloomberg) -- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Vanderbilt University said they're in talks to bring a new campus to the city's struggling downtown. The negotiations, which were reported earlier on Monday by the San Francisco Chronicle, are part of a longtime plan by the city to fill downtown vacancies with university campuses. For Vanderbilt, San Francisco would provide another outpost as it continues to expand beyond its home campus in Nashville. 'We recognize the long-term global leadership of San Francisco and its ever-growing potential, defined by a vibrant culture, dynamic innovation ecosystem and the talent drawn to its leading technology companies and top-caliber arts and cultural institutions,' John O'Brien, a spokesperson for the university, said in a statement. Lurie and Vanderbilt declined to comment on the progress of the negotiations or provide details about the potential school. A new satellite campus could draw more economic activity to San Francisco's urban core, which has been slower to recover from pandemic closures than other cities. London Breed, Lurie's predecessor, proposed establishing a branch of a historically Black university downtown as part of an initiative to reinvigorate the area and draw more residents. Bringing a Vanderbilt campus to San Francisco 'would bring new energy and foot traffic downtown, and we will continue working to make that happen,' Lurie said in a statement. Vanderbilt has been on an expansion streak, announcing plans last year to build hubs in New York City and Florida. In September, the university said it would enter a lease with a seminary to establish a 13-building campus in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood. A month earlier, the school proposed a $520 million expansion into West Palm Beach, Florida. Vanderbilt wouldn't be the first elite school to branch out to San Francisco. The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania established a presence there in 2001, hosting its first cohort of MBA students. --With assistance from Janet Lorin. (Adds Wharton School in final paragraph) More stories like this are available on
San Francisco Chronicle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Free outdoor movie nights bring classic films to San Francisco's Union Square
Imagine watching the opening scene of Alfred Hitchcock's ' The Birds,' with star Tippi Hedren crossing in front of San Francisco's Union Square as the title creatures begin to amass, while actually seated on Union Square. That will happen, thanks to 'Cinema on the Square,' a free three-film Saturday night outdoor movie series that begins Aug. 16 with ' Mrs. Doubtfire,' Chris Columbus ' 1993 San Francisco-shot comedy classic starring Robin Williams. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a preshow that includes a Mrs. Doubtfire look-alike contest. Other screenings include ' Big Hero 6 ' (2014), an animated robotics and tech movie set in 'San Fransokyo,' on Sept. 20; and 'The Birds' (1963), which was filmed mostly in Bodega Bay, on Oct. 4. Each screening will be preceded by a preshow featuring movie trivia, prizes and entertainment. For more information, go to The series is presented by Mayor Daniel Lurie, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Alamo Drafthouse and Biederman Redevelopment Ventures Corporation, a consulting firm tasked with programming and reimagining Union Square. 'Our administration is working every day to bring energy and vibrancy back to downtown, and events like Cinema on the Square are building on that momentum,' Lurie said in a statement. 'When downtown is dynamic, visitors come to our city and support our businesses and restaurants — that's how we support our economic recovery.' Cinema on the Square is billed as the latest in BRV's 200 days of programming in Union Square, part of Lurie's efforts to reinvigorate the beleaguered district, which the city says is visited by 10 million people a year and offers more than 4.8 million square feet of retail space. 'We want everyone to feel like there's something for them downtown. Whether you're a shopper, food-lover, or just enjoy people-watching — there's a lot of new energy in and around Union Square, and these free movie nights add another reason to make a day of it,' said OEWD Executive Director Anne Taupier in a statement. And watch out for those birds.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Philadelphia Eagles hint at potential Lincoln Financial Field changes after NFL survey leaks
New stadiums are becoming more of a novelty around the NFL, and while the Philadelphia Eagles have one of the top environments in professional sports even the Super Bowl champions could be looking to upgrade their home venue. Lincoln Financial Field has been home to the Eagles since 2003 when the team completed its move from Veterans Stadium, but after winning the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy this past season owner Jeffrey Lurie apparently wants to give fans more in the future. Recently, the organization sent out a survey to NFL fans discussing upgrades they might want to see at The Linc, as well as the possibility of a "brand new stadium" that could rival others like the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium and SoFi Stadium, where the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams play their games. Of the options that fans received in the survey, the most interesting was whether or not Eagles supporters would entertain the idea of the team playing under a dome or canopy - similar to what the Chargers and Rams have. Lurie and the Eagles always try to stay on top of keeping their players happy, which has resulted in several major contract extensions in recent months, however, it's always important to keep the fans happy as well. During the most recent NFL Players Association report card that became public, Philadelphia had one of the highest average grades across all categories, including owner, training facility, food/cafeteria and more. MORE EAGLES NEWS: Did Jalen Hurts try on his Eagles Super Bowl ring? MVP's answer is 100 percent on brand Eagles' Jordan Mailata sees shades of Micah Parsons in ascending young teammate Eagles Swiss-Army-Knife plan for Cooper DeJean takes shape in first training camp practice Eagles' Reed Blankenship sends message on Day 1 of training camp. Now it's Philly's move
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Philadelphia Eagles hint at potential Lincoln Financial Field changes after NFL survey leaks
New stadiums are becoming more of a novelty around the NFL, and while the Philadelphia Eagles have one of the top environments in professional sports even the Super Bowl champions could be looking to upgrade their home venue. Lincoln Financial Field has been home to the Eagles since 2003 when the team completed its move from Veterans Stadium, but after winning the franchise's second Lombardi Trophy this past season owner Jeffrey Lurie apparently wants to give fans more in the future. Recently, the organization sent out a survey to NFL fans discussing upgrades they might want to see at The Linc, as well as the possibility of a "brand new stadium" that could rival others like the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium and SoFi Stadium, where the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams play their games. Of the options that fans received in the survey, the most interesting was whether or not Eagles supporters would entertain the idea of the team playing under a dome or canopy - similar to what the Chargers and Rams have. Lurie and the Eagles always try to stay on top of keeping their players happy, which has resulted in several major contract extensions in recent months, however, it's always important to keep the fans happy as well. During the most recent NFL Players Association report card that became public, Philadelphia had one of the highest average grades across all categories, including owner, training facility, food/cafeteria and more. MORE EAGLES NEWS: Did Jalen Hurts try on his Eagles Super Bowl ring? MVP's answer is 100 percent on brand Eagles' Jordan Mailata sees shades of Micah Parsons in ascending young teammate Eagles Swiss-Army-Knife plan for Cooper DeJean takes shape in first training camp practice Eagles' Reed Blankenship sends message on Day 1 of training camp. Now it's Philly's move
