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San Francisco has a tax plan to save Muni

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January 6, 2026

San Francisco has a tax plan to save Muni

A parcel tax plan to rescue Muni would charge most homeowners at least $129 annually if voters approve the policy in November.

The finalized tax scheme, which updates a version presented Dec. 8, comes after weeks of negotiations between city officials and transit advocates.

The plan lowers the levels previously proposed for owners of apartment and condo buildings. They would still pay a $249 base tax up to 5,000 square feet of property, but additional square footage would be taxed at 19.5 cents, versus the previous 30 cents. The tax would be capped at $50,000.

The plan also adds provisions limiting how much of the tax can be passed through to tenants in rent-controlled buildings. Owners of rent-controlled properties would be able to pass through up to 50% of the parcel tax on a unit, with a cap of $65 a year.

These changes bring the total estimated annual tax revenue from $187 million to $183 million and earmark 10% for expanding transit service.

What you pay depends on what kind of property you or your landlord owns. There are three tiers: single-family homes, apartment and condo buildings, and commercial properties.

Owners of single-family homes smaller than 3,000 square feet would pay the base tax of $129 per year. Homes between 3,000 and 5,000 square feet would pay the base tax plus an additional 42 cents per square foot, and any home above 5,000 square feet would be taxed at an added $1.99 per square foot.

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Commercial landlords would face a $799 base tax for buildings up to 5,000 square feet, with per-square-foot rates that scale with the property size, up to a maximum of $400,000.

The finalized plan was presented by Julie Kirschbaum, director of transportation at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, at a board meeting Tuesday.

The plan proposed in December was criticized for failing to set aside funds to increase transit service and not including pass-through restrictions for tenants.

The tax is meant to close SFMTA’s $307 million budget gap, which stems from lagging ridership post-pandemic and the expiration of emergency federal funding. Without additional funding, the agency would be forced to drastically cut service. The parcel tax, a regional sales tax measure, and cost-cutting, would all be needed to close the fiscal gap.

The next steps for the parcel tax are creating draft legislation and launching a signature-gathering campaign to place the measure on the ballot.

Any measure would need review by the city attorney’s office. But all stakeholders have agreed on the tax structure presented Tuesday, according to Emma Hare, an aide to Supervisor Myrna Melgar, whose office led negotiations over the tax between advocates and City Hall.

“It’s final,” Hare said. “We just need to write it down.”

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John Brodie: San Francisco 49ers legendary quarterback dies aged 90

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January 24, 2026

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John Brodie: San Francisco 49ers legendary quarterback dies aged 90

San Francisco 49ers legend John Brodie has died at the age of 90.

The quarterback was the 1970 NFL MVP and spent all his 17 NFL seasons with the 49ers.

Brodie led the NFL with 2,941 yards and 24 touchdowns during his MVP season and his number 12 jersey was retired by San Francisco when he ended his playing career in 1973.

“The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise’s all-time great players, John Brodie,” said 49ers co-chairman Dr John York.

“As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment toward his teammates and his support of the organisation never wavered after his playing days.

“John became a dear friend of mine, and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history. We express our deepest condolences to his wife Sue and the entire Brodie family.”

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San Francisco 49ers legend John Brodie dies at 90

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January 24, 2026

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San Francisco 49ers legend John Brodie dies at 90

Longtime San Francisco 49ers quarterback John Brodie died on Friday, the team announced. He was 90.

Brodie spent his entire 17-year career with the Niners, from 1957 to 1973. He was the third overall pick in the 1957 NFL Draft and appeared in 201 games, including 159 starts, for San Francisco. Brodie piled up 31,548 yards and 214 touchdowns.

He holds 49ers records for most seasons played, has the second-most passing yards in franchise history and third-most passing touchdowns.

San Francisco 49ers Co-Chairman, Dr. John York, released a statement on Brodie’s passing.

“The 49ers family is saddened to learn of the passing of one of the franchise’s all-time great players, John Brodie,” York said. “As a kid, my 49ers fandom began by watching John play quarterback on television. He displayed an incredible commitment towards his teammates and his support of the organization never wavered after his playing days.”

John Brodie accolades and achievements

Brodie started and played in five postseason games, where he threw for 973 passing yards with four touchdowns.

His teammates selected him to be the recipient of the team’s Len Eshmont Award in 1965 due to his inspirational and courageous play.

Brodie’s other NFL achievements include being a two-time All-Pro honoree (second team in 1965, first team in 1970), two-time Pro Bowl selection (1966, 1971) and NFL MVP in 1970.

He led the league twice in passing touchdowns (1965, 1970), and he led the league in passing yards three times (1965, 1968 and 1970). He had the best passer rating in football in 1970, and was the most accurate passer in 1958 and 1965.

He helped lead San Francisco to back-to-back NFC Championship Games in 1970 and 1971.

His No. 12 jersey was retired by the team in 1973. Brodie was subsequently inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1988 and became a member of the 49ers Hall of Fame in 2009 (the inaugural class).

“John became a dear friend of mine, and he will always be remembered as an important part of 49ers history,” York said. “We express our deepest condolences to his wife, Sue, and the entire Brodie family.”

John Brodie early life

Brodie was born on Aug. 14, 1935 in Menlo Park in San Mateo County, in the San Francisco-Bay Area.

Growing up in Oakland, he attended and graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1953.

He then went to Stanford University, where he lettered in both football (1954-56) and golf (1955-56). Brodie was named an unanimous All-American following his senior season at Stanford.

John Brodie life after football

Following his football career, Brodie served as an NFL and golf analyst for NBC Sports.

For two seasons, he was considered NBC’s No. 1 NFL analyst with play-by-play man Curt Gowdy. Brodie and Gowdy called Super Bowl 13 in January 1979, which saw the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Dallas Cowboys 35–31.

After football and broadcasting, Brodie continued to pursue his golf career. He competed as a professional golfer from 1985 to 1998 in the Senior PGA Tour (now PGA Tour Champions). He had one win, 12 top-10 finishes and earned a total of $735,000.

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Beasley and the San Francisco Dons visit conference foe No. 8 Gonzaga

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January 23, 2026

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Beasley and the San Francisco Dons visit conference foe No. 8 Gonzaga

San Francisco Dons (13-8, 5-3 WCC) at Gonzaga Bulldogs (20-1, 8-0 WCC)

Spokane, Washington; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Ryan Beasley and San Francisco visit Graham Ike and No. 8 Gonzaga in WCC play.

The Bulldogs are 9-0 on their home court. Gonzaga averages 10.3 turnovers per game and is 17-1 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents.

The Dons have gone 5-3 against WCC opponents. San Francisco ranks seventh in the WCC shooting 35.2% from 3-point range.

Gonzaga’s average of 7.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.4 more made shots on average than the 6.7 per game San Francisco gives up. San Francisco has shot at a 44.5% rate from the field this season, 5.6 percentage points above the 38.9% shooting opponents of Gonzaga have averaged.

The Bulldogs and Dons match up Saturday for the first time in WCC play this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Steele Venters is shooting 38.8% from beyond the arc with 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, while averaging six points. Ike is shooting 60.4% and averaging 15.2 points over the past 10 games.

Beasley averages 1.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Dons, scoring 14.2 points while shooting 31.1% from beyond the arc. David Fuchs is shooting 50.6% and averaging 13.2 points over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Bulldogs: 10-0, averaging 87.6 points, 38.0 rebounds, 17.9 assists, 9.4 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 51.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 67.2 points per game.

Dons: 7-3, averaging 77.0 points, 35.3 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 44.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.2 points.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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