Mayor Breed Proposes Waiving City Fees for Outdoor Community Events in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA -- Mayor London N. Breed has proposed new legislation aimed at promoting and expanding outdoor community events in the city. The initiative includes waiving City fees for events like night markets, block parties, and farmers markets to make them more accessible and affordable to organize. This move is part of the Mayor's broader vision to enhance the vibrancy and entertainment offerings in San Francisco's public spaces.Outdoor community events play a vital role in San Francisco's cultural tapestry, fostering a sense of community and supporting local...
Mayor Breed Joins City and Community Leaders to Celebrate Grand Opening of China Basin Park
San Francisco, CA– Today Mayor London N. Breed joined Port of San Francisco Executive Director Elaine Forbes, San Francisco Giants Executive Vice President and CEO Larry Baer, Mission Rock Partners, and community members to celebrate the grand opening of China Basin Park.Located on the border of the South of Market and Mission Bay neighborhoods, China Basin Park is part of Phase 1 of the Mission Rock project, a new mixed-used community currently being developed on the surface parking lots south of Oracle Park. The Mission Rock development is a public-private partnership...
San Francisco Opens New 911 Dispatch Center
San Francisco, CA – Today Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (DEM) celebrated the opening of San Francisco’s newly renovated 911 Dispatch Center. The significant upgrades to the facility, located at 1011 Turk Street, will enhance the City’s emergency response capabilities by allowing dispatch capacity to grow over time and surge in the event of a major emergency. The project, funded by a bond approved by San Francisco voters in 2020, was completed on time and on budget.San Francisco’s Dispatch Center, one of the top 25 busiest...
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San Francisco Marks 45th Anniversary of San Francisco-Shanghai Sister City Relationship
San Francisco and Shanghai commemorated the 45th anniversary of their Sister City relationship with a gathering in Shanghai, attended by Mayor London N. Breed and Shanghai Mayor Gong Zheng. The event served as a platform to renew commitments to economic cooperation, cultural exchanges, and tourism promotion between the two cities."I am deeply grateful to be in beautiful Shanghai with Mayor Gong to mark the 45th anniversary of the San Francisco-Shanghai Sister City Relationship," expressed Mayor London Breed during the anniversary reception. She emphasized the significance...
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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...