Shopping Cart Enforcement Program to Continue After Pilot Tracks 1,300 Carts
Three-month pilot logged 1,317 carts citywide; safety concerns dominate debate over staffing.
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City Moves Closer to Allowing Delivery Robots on Riverside Streets
Mobility committee unanimously supports regulatory framework for DoorDash's Dot and similar devices.
Mission Bridge Replacement Set to Begin After Council OKs $4M Funding Boost
Construction begins this spring on 67-year-old span; city's share of $91 million project rises to $5.2 million.
Downtown Valet Parking Launches Next Week at Nine Locations
The six-month pilot begins Jan. 16 and operates Friday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for $20 per vehicle.
Council Delegates Gage Canal Voting Power to Staff Weeks After Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
Move delegates voting power to Public Utilities staff for five mutual water companies.
This Week in City Hall: December 1, 2025
City Council will review representation on mutual water company boards, the Transportation Board considers parking restrictions, turn limits, and speed management measures.
City Bets $190K on Downtown Valet as Restaurants Say Parking Hurts Business
Six-month pilot starting January charges $20-30 at nine locations; success hinges on businesses promoting service to service to break even.
PFAS Settlement Buys RPU Ratepayers One-Year Reprieve on Water Treatment Surcharge
First payment from $39 million settlement will help offset $97 million in treatment costs required by 2031 federal PFAS regulations.
City Proposes Tenfold Increase in Fines for Trucks Using Restricted Streets
Police say $100 penalties fail to deter commercial vehicles from residential areas; new $1,000 fines would target drivers who view current citations as 'cost of doing business'.
This Week in City Hall: October 13, 2025
Councilmember Cervantes will propose a resolution directing police to monitor federal immigration enforcement where legally permitted, establishing data privacy protections, and exploring a $100,000 Legal Justice Fund.
City Council Awards $19.7 Million Contract for Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation
Century-old Eastside facility to receive new roof, windows, elevator and expanded arts spaces in state-funded restoration.
91 Freeway at Adams Street Interchange Project Moves Closer to Reality After Years of Planning
The $129 million reconfiguration aims to reduce congestion by eliminating eastbound ramps and moving them to Indiana Avenue, with construction expected to begin in 2028.