San Francisco is reopening and expanding its congregate homeless shelters despite concerns from advocates about the potential health risks.

The workers responsible for keeping city streets clean during the pandemic say that not enough is being done to protect them from their often hazardous working conditions.

The reimagining of public areas into outdoor dining spaces is considered by many to be a necessary step in The City’s reopening process.

But disability advocates say that process may be moving too fast to ensure that city sidewalks remain accessible to everyone.

Industry leaders plead with city, state for help

Business and property owners affected by a five-alarm fire just south of the Central Freeway stood at the scene on Wednesday evaluating the damage and trying to retrieve items from the wreckage.