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Cameras from a Dec. 2012 news conference relating to the federal constitutional challenge to Prop 8.

The following are S.F. City Attorney news releases in reverse-chronological order.  For more information, contact the Community and Media Relations Office at +1 (415) 554-4710 or cityattorney@sfgov.org.

City Attorney, SFPD shut down second illegal nightclub operating during pandemic

July 3, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
As SF sees concerning rise in COVID-19 cases, illegal nightclub is shut down before the start of the long Fourth of July weekend

Categories Code Enforcement, News, Public Safety

Statement from City Attorney Herrera on Prop. C ruling

June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
We brought this case to uphold the will of the voters, and we’re pleased the First District Court of Appeal has agreed with us in a unanimous decision.

Categories Defending Voters' Will, News

Herrera applauds California Supreme Court ruling that protects consumer rights

June 25, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Decision allows local prosecutors to continue enforcing CA’s unfair business competition law statewide

Categories News

San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and State Attorney General to seek court order to immediately halt worker misclassification by Uber and Lyft

June 24, 2020June 25, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Misclassification by Uber and Lyft robs workers of critical protections and results in tens of millions in tax avoidance each year

Categories News, Uber and Lyft

Herrera statement on Supreme Court’s DACA ruling

June 18, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
“DACA recipients came to this country as children through no fault of their own, and they have gone on to enroll in colleges, start businesses, and buy homes. They are our neighbors, our colleagues, our friends.”

Categories News

Herrera statement on Supreme Court ruling about LGBTQ rights under Title VII

June 15, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
“I am thrilled that the top court in the land has recognized that federal anti-discrimination laws protect our LBGTQ community.”

Categories News

City of San Francisco files legal protest against PG&E’s proposal to fund its bankruptcy costs with a new charge on ratepayer bills

June 12, 2020June 12, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
In filing before the CPUC, San Francisco questions the legality of PG&E plan to raise $7.5 billion by borrowing against revenue raised from a new charge on ratepayer bills

Categories News

San Francisco, multistate coalition file lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s rollback of Clean Car Standards

May 27, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
“We will not let the Trump Administration block decades of progress because they refuse to accept science.”

Categories Climate Change, News

Herrera statement on appellate decision that allows case to proceed against fossil fuel companies

May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
“It is time for these companies to pay their fair share. They should not be able to stick taxpayers with the bill for the damage they knew they were causing.”

Categories Climate Change, News

Herrera statement on Rodrigo Santos facing criminal charges for check fraud

May 12, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
“We’re pleased that our investigation and civil enforcement action has led to criminal charges against Mr. Santos.”

Categories News

San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego partner with State Attorney General to sue Uber and Lyft alleging worker misclassification

May 5, 2020June 23, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
“These companies are headquartered in San Francisco. We are going to police our own to ensure the law is followed, workers are protected, and the marketplace is fair.”

Categories Major Case, News, Uber and Lyft

City Attorney, SFPD shut down illegal nightclub operating during pandemic

April 13, 2020April 13, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Surveillance video shows more than 150 people streaming into illegal nightclub over 48 hours, endangering public health and threatening to spread coronavirus

Categories Defending S.F. Laws, News, Public Safety

Herrera statement on the passing of Phyllis Lyon

April 9, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Lyon was a pioneer and activist in the fight for marriage equality

Categories News

Herrera moves to shut down rogue party attempting to profit off the coronavirus

March 25, 2020April 13, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney works with SFPD to protect public health and prevent illegal gathering during pandemic

Categories Defending S.F. Laws, News, Public Safety

CPUC follows San Francisco’s urging to make Uber, Lyft data public

March 13, 2020October 6, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Transparency will allow policymakers to make informed decisions on traffic safety, climate change, accessibility and congestion

Categories News, Uber and Lyft

Herrera uncovers $420,000 in check fraud by former building commission president

March 12, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Forged permit scandal at Santos & Urrutia Associates grows to nine properties

Categories Code Enforcement, Defending S.F. Laws, Neighborhood Protection, News

Herrera investigation reveals building department director misconduct

March 10, 2020March 11, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Public corruption probe uncovers that DBI Director Tom Hui abused his office to provide preferential treatment to developer and permit expediter

Categories Defending Voters' Will, News, Public Integrity

City Attorney issues 14 more subpoenas in expanding public corruption investigation

February 27, 2020April 22, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Developer, permit expediter and investment group among companies that must turn over records in investigation tied to former Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru

Categories Defending Public Funds, News, Public Integrity

City Attorney subpoenas 8 organizations in widening public corruption investigation

February 12, 2020February 27, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Probe also leads to cancellation of $171,000 portable toilet contract with company tied to restaurateur Nick Bovis; more contracts are under review

Categories Defending Public Funds, News, Public Integrity

Statement from City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Oakland City Attorney Barbara J. Parker on climate damages lawsuit hearing

February 5, 2020 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera and Oakland City Attorney Barbara J. Parker’s statement on climate damages lawsuit hearing

Categories Climate Change, News
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