When the pandemic hit, San Francisco was one of the cities that took advantage of empty hotel rooms to safely house the unsheltered and slow the spread of Covid-19. Now, almost a year down the line, researchers are understandably curious about the impact this public health move … [Read more...] about Research: The success of San Francisco’s pandemic hotel housing program
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San Francisco votes to ban cigarette smoking in apartments
Big cities can have some strange odors, but one thing you won’t smell anymore if you live in a San Francisco apartment building is tobacco smoke. Last week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 10-1 to outlaw tobacco smoking in the city’s apartments. The ban applies … [Read more...] about San Francisco votes to ban cigarette smoking in apartments
San Francisco becomes latest city to ditch gas in new buildings
We recently discussed how Ojai, California is banning gas in new construction. Now, a much bigger city is tossing their hat in the gas-free ring. San Francisco’s board of supervisors unanimously voted this week to ban gas in new buildings, making it the second-largest city in the … [Read more...] about San Francisco becomes latest city to ditch gas in new buildings
Meet Chuck Feeney, the billionaire who has given away all his money
For most of us who aren’t billionaires, it’s always baffling that such wealthy people *cough Jeff Bezos* can sit atop giant sums of money without donating a decent chunk of it to help improve the world. But then there’s Chuck Feeney. If you’re aren’t familiar with Feeney, … [Read more...] about Meet Chuck Feeney, the billionaire who has given away all his money
Blue whales gather in record numbers off San Francisco coast
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, like to gather off the coast of San Francisco to feed on krill in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Right now, they are showing up in potentially record breaking numbers. Just 30 miles offshore from San Francisco, 47 … [Read more...] about Blue whales gather in record numbers off San Francisco coast