Garrett Leahy

1 week ago | sfstandard.com | Garrett Leahy

By Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 16, 2025 • 4:01amCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta and Gov. Gavin Newsom are filing a lawsuit Wednesday challenging the Trump administration’s authority to impose tariffs they say threaten the state’s economy. The lawsuit contests President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) to implement tariffs without congressional approval.

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By Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 15, 2025 • 5:18pmThe board of the city’s transit agency voted Tuesday to slash bus service for several lines and hike parking meter fees. The changes to Muni service and parking costs are part of austerity measures being undertaken by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to offset a $50 million budget deficit for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which starts in July. The agency is projecting a $320 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026-2027.

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By Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 14, 2025 • 7:34pmA person was killed in a shooting near Union Square late Tuesday, officials said. San Francisco police said they responded to a report of a shooting at Turk and Mason streets at 5:29 p.m. Responding officers found a victim suffering an apparent gunshot wound. The fire department confirmed they responded to a report of a traumatic injury around 5:30 p.m. but did not share further details.

2 weeks ago | sfstandard.com | Garrett Leahy

A new study and analysis by The Standard shows street congestion is on the rise on the city's west side. Data confirm that traffic in the Sunset has gotten worse since the Great Highway closed to cars. | Source: Noah Berger for The StandardA new study and analysis by The Standard shows street congestion is on the rise on the city's west side. For many on San Francisco’s west side, March 15 was the day a nightmare became reality.

3 weeks ago | sfstandard.com | Garrett Leahy

Some dealers are cashing in during a rush on cars, while others are set to lose millions. Matthew Bomagat’s car couldn’t have been stolen at a worse time. The Honda disappeared from the streets of Oakland in early March, just before President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported cars was set to hit, likely spiking prices. On Monday, Bomagat was one of many who were rushing to buy before it was too late.