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Federal court vacates IRS Notice that undermines wind and solar projects

San Francisco successfully argued new tax rules unfairly targeted renewable energy and would raise consumer energy prices

San Francisco challenges illegal conditions on energy grants that help reduce fossil fuel emissions

Unlawful conditions on U.S. Department of Energy grants threaten the City to adhere to the Federal Administration’s policy priorities or forfeit funding for alternative energy

City Attorney sues Tenderloin landlord for allowing tenants to live in redtagged building after fire

City stepped in to support tenants after property owner failed to restore basic utilities for months

City Attorney Chiu sues private equity-backed home care company denying workers wages

Lawsuit alleges in-home care company Arosa illegally misclassifies care managers and does not provide overtime and rest breaks

City Attorney seeks to shut down Tenderloin corner store selling meth

Lawsuit builds on City’s ongoing efforts to eradicate drug markets, reduce crime, and improve street conditions

Plaintiffs dismiss Tenderloin quality-of-life lawsuit

City’s continued efforts to eradicate drug markets and reduce crime have helped improve conditions in the Tenderloin

SFO and OAK Resolve Trademark Lawsuit Over Airport Name

San Francisco, CA (April 28, 2026) — The City and County of San Francisco and the Port of Oakland have ...

San Francisco and Port of Oakland reach settlement in airport renaming lawsuit

The Port of Oakland will continue to use the name “Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport” to refer to its airport

San Francisco leads coalition opposing HUD proposal targeting immigrant families

Local governments urge HUD to withdraw unlawful mixed-status housing rule that will push families into homelessness

Justine Cephus appointed to San Francisco Superior Court

City Attorney Chiu applauds the move to elevate Justine Cephus to the San Francisco Superior Court bench