Mayor Breed Appoints Honey Mahogany as New Director for the Office of Transgender Initiatives
Mayor London N. Breed has appointed Honey Mahogany as the new Director of the Office of Transgender Initiatives (OTI). Her appointment will be effective on May 6."Right now, across the country, our Transgender and LGBTQ+ culture and community is under attack, but in San Francisco we continue to embrace and celebrate the amazing individuals and organizations who through their advocacy and art have contributed to our history around social justice and equity,” said Mayor Breed. “Honey Mahogany is a proven champion and in her new role will work to advance San Francisco’s...
Small Business News: May 2024
In the latest edition of the Small Business Newsletter for May 2024, several exciting opportunities and updates for small businesses in San Francisco were highlighted.Mayor London N. Breed introduced legislation to simplify health permitting for special event food vendors, allowing them to obtain a single annual permit for multiple events. According to the announcement, “Food vendors who participate in multiple events at multiple locations throughout the year will no longer need to obtain a separate permit for each event.”Mercy Housing is offering new retail spaces in...
129 coaches at institutions in San Francisco County earned $73,294 on average in 2022
The highest average coaching salary among institutions in San Francisco County during 2022 was $148,689 at University of San Francisco, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
- San Francisco Mayor Acknowledges AAPI Contributions During Heritage Month
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- San Francisco Awarded Over $37 Million in State Funding for Affordable Housing in the Mission
- New Ordinance Amendments Regarding Unauthorized Dwelling Units (UDU)
- Mayor Breed Proposes Bond to Support a Healthy, Vibrant San Francisco
City Officials and Japantown Community Break Ground on Peace Plaza Renovation Project
San Francisco, CA – Today, Mayor London N. Breed, along with various city officials and community members, marked a significant milestone as they broke ground on the Peace Plaza Renovation Project in Japantown.The project, set to revitalize the historic plaza into a vibrant community space while preserving its unique legacy, received praise and support from key figures. Mayor London Breed emphasized the importance of the project, stating, "The Japantown Peace Plaza project is more than a renovation; this is about investing in our community today and for future...
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16 San Francisco biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision
A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said the head of the Pasadena-based Pacific Research Institute (PRI).
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The Department of Elections Issues Preliminary Results Report #12 for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released the 12th preliminary election results report for the votes cast in the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.According to the Department of Elections, "Today’s preliminary results report includes most ballots requiring processing for this election." The report also includes ballots that previously needed manual review or voters' actions to cure.The Department anticipates certifying the election on Friday, March 22, allowing voters to cure their ballots until two days...
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San Francisco Launches First-Ever Career Center at City Hall
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed expressed the importance of the newly opened City Career Center at City Hall, stating, “Our workforce makes our City run and delivers the services our residents rely on. This Career Center will help us to attract new workers in the future and support our current employees as we work to create a stronger, more resilient workforce."Carol Isen, Human Resources Director, highlighted the significance of the Career Center, stating, “This is the culmination of years of work to ensure that we are able to effectively recruit new employees to the...
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The Department of Elections Provides Update on Preliminary Results and Remaining Ballots for March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released its 11th preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to the Department of Elections, "Today, the Department of Elections issued the 11th preliminary election results reports of votes cast in the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election."In the latest update, the Department revealed that there are still approximately 3,240 ballots left to be processed and counted. The Department stated, "The Department must...
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Department of Elections Provides Update on Presidential Primary Election Ballot Count
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released its 10th preliminary election results report, shedding light on the ongoing ballot counting process for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.According to the Department, today's report includes the counting of 300 vote-by-mail ballots and nearly 950 provisional ballots since the last update. The total number of ballots yet to be processed and counted stands at approximately 5,700, encompassing 500 vote-by-mail ballots and 5,200 provisional ballots.Director John...
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Mayor Breed, Supervisors Melgar and Ronen, Propose an Increase in Capacity in Family Shelter
Mayor London Breed, alongside Supervisors Myrna Melgar and Hillary Ronen, have put forward a proposal aimed at addressing the growing needs of family homelessness in San Francisco. The initiative focuses on increasing the capacity of the city's family shelter system to accommodate the rising number of families in need of emergency support.According to Mayor London Breed, "San Francisco has made significant strides in addressing family homelessness over the last several years, but right now we are seeing the need for more emergency support and we are responding." The Mayor...
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The Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #9 and Update on the Number of Ballots Left to Count for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election
Department of Elections Releases Preliminary Results Report #9 and Updates on Ballot CountSan Francisco, March 12, 2024 - The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released the ninth preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election.According to the Department of Elections, "Today’s preliminary results report includes 2,488 vote-by-mail ballots and 306 provisional ballots counted since the previous results report issued yesterday." The report also indicates that "The Department must still...
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City and County of San Francisco Issues Request for Proposals for Intensive Services Foster Care
The City and County of San Francisco’s Juvenile Probation Department has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Intensive Services for Foster Care clients. According to the announcement, the department is seeking qualified suppliers to provide proposals for these services. The deadline for proposal submissions is Tuesday, April 2, 2024, no later than 3pm.Those interested in accessing the RFP document and all Attachments can do so by following a provided link and locating Event ID: 0000009343 under “View Opportunities”. The link to access the documents is:...
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The Department of Elections Provides Update on Presidential Primary Election Ballot Count
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released the eighth preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to Director John Arntz, the report includes 6,332 vote-by-mail ballots counted since the previous results report.In the update, it was mentioned that there are approximately 9,100 remaining ballots to be processed and counted. This includes 2,600 vote-by-mail ballots and 6,500 provisional ballots. The Department's personnel will be working diligently until 5 p.m. today...
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The Department of Elections Provides Update on Number of Ballots Left to Count for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election
The Department of Elections in the City and County of San Francisco has released its seventh preliminary election results report for the March 5, 2024, Consolidated Presidential Primary Election. According to John Arntz, the Director of the Department of Elections, "Today’s preliminary results report includes 22,898 vote-by-mail ballots counted since the previous results report issued yesterday." The report also revealed that "Today’s preliminary results report includes votes from approximately 45,796 ballot cards since the ballot is comprised of two cards."As the...
