On 46th Avenue in the Outer Sunset, 58-year-old Eric Bigone was fatally shot outside his home in May. His landlord, Philippe Chagniot, was later arrested and charged with the murder.
California Coastal Commission Approves San Francisco’s Housing Plan
San Francisco’s proposed Family Zoning Plan cleared an important bureaucratic hurdle in April when the California Coastal Commission (CCC), the state’s quasi-judicial agency which has jurisdiction over the coastline, approved it with a 10-1 vote.
Landmark Status Protecting At-Risk Buildings
Two San Francisco firefighting stations from the 19th century have gotten landmark status from the SF Board of Supervisors, which offers protection from future demolitions, including one at 1757 Waller St. near Stanyan Street.
Seniors Find Community in New 100% Affordable Housing
The Richmond District’s first 100% affordable housing development held its grand opening on Nov. 17, 2025. The seven-story building, located at 383 Sixth Ave., is fully leased and home to 98 senior citizens who are overwhelmingly enthusiastic about their new residences.
Housing Included in Safeway Redesign Plans
Plans to replace the Safeway supermarket near the beach at 850 La Playa St. with a couple of eight-story buildings – including 526 new residential units – have been submitted to the San Francisco Planning Department.
Revised Plans Submitted for 24-Story Structure at 2700 Sloat Boulevard
After plans for a 50-story building to replace the Sloat Garden Center collapsed under pressure from locals and the City, the developer is back with plans for a building about half that size.
Westside RV Residents Grapple With SF’s New Plan
This July, after first winning approval from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), the SF Board of Supervisors, by a 9-to-2 majority, approved a plan by Mayor Daniel Lurie that makes it illegal to park recreational vehicles (RVs) and other oversized vehicles on city streets for more than two hours. Violators are subject to tickets, fines and towing charges.
Concerns Linger About Toxic Plume at Irving Street Project
As construction continues at 2550 Irving St., questions and demands remain about the cleanup and City and state response to the toxic plume.
RV Parking Remains a Contentious Housing Issue
The latest development in the City’s ongoing struggle to deal with people living in recreational vehicles (RVs) is the San Francisco Board of Supervisors’ rejection of Mayor London Breed’s revived policy for towing these rolling shelters away.
SF Housing Deficit of More Than 100,000 Units
San Francisco will have to build about 25% more housing, and dedicate that strictly for blue-collar and skilled workers, to meet the demands of both current and future job requirements, according to a recent report.
