City of San Francisco
Recent News About City of San Francisco
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San Francisco offers emergency ballot services for homebound voters
The Department of Elections in San Francisco is set to provide emergency ballot delivery and pickup services during the final week of the voting period from October 28 to November 5.
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San Francisco earns prohousing status from California for accelerated housing efforts
San Francisco has been awarded a Prohousing Designation by the State of California, recognizing its efforts to expedite housing development.
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Let's Glow SF returns with expanded holiday light show in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed has announced the return of Let’s Glow SF, the city’s annual holiday light show, set to take place from December 6 to 15, 2024.
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Sherrice Dorsey-Smith named acting director of SF children's department
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has announced the appointment of Sherrice Dorsey-Smith as the Acting Director of the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF).
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New community services center planned for Hayes Valley
San Francisco, CA - Mayor London N. Breed, along with State Senator Scott Wiener and other city officials, gathered to celebrate the acquisition of a property at 679-683 McAllister Street by the Southeast Asian Development Center (SEADC). This location will serve as a community hub offering culturally focused services such as mental health support, job training, housing counseling, and safety resources.
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San Francisco opens City Hall Voting Center for early weekend voting
The Department of Elections in San Francisco has announced that its City Hall Voting Center will be open on the weekends before Election Day. Services will be available on October 26-27 and November 2-3, providing full voting assistance similar to polling places on Election Day.
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Mayor Breed supports new senior center opening in SoMa
San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and other city officials gathered to mark the acquisition of a new senior center at 616 Minna Street by the Bayanihan Equity Center (BEC). This facility aims to support older adults and those with disabilities in San Francisco by providing a community space that reduces social isolation and offers access to various services.
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San Francisco urges timely return of ballots ahead of November election
The Department of Elections in San Francisco is urging voters to submit their completed ballots by November 5. Director John Arntz emphasized the importance of not delaying ballot returns and reminded voters to sign the envelope. "The Department of Elections has completed mailing vote-by-mail ballot packets for the upcoming November 5 election to all registered voters," said Arntz.
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San Francisco opens new climate-resilient park at Mission Bay
San Francisco, CA - Mayor London N. Breed joined various city officials and community leaders to celebrate the opening of Bayfront Park in Mission Bay. The park, a 5.4-acre space located between Chase Center and San Francisco Bay, is designed to be resilient to climate change and features open lawns, a section of the Bay Trail, plazas, trees, and native plants.
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San Francisco leaders back appointment of new school superintendent
Mayor London Breed, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and local leaders have expressed their support for the Board of Education's decision to appoint Dr. Maria Su as the Superintendent of the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) until June 2026. Dr. Su has been leading San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) for 15 years.
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India Basin Waterfront Park opens its southern portion after major redevelopment
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed joined community members and state leaders to celebrate the opening of the southern portion of India Basin Waterfront Park. This $200 million project aims to provide Bayview-Hunter’s Point residents with waterfront access for the first time in generations, transforming a former brownfield into a public space.
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San Francisco receives $60 million tax credit boost for low-income community projects
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed has announced the allocation of $60 million in federal tax credits by the United States Treasury to aid local non-profit organizations and businesses in underserved neighborhoods. This funding aims to bolster areas such as childcare, education, healthcare, and public spaces, while fostering economic activity and job creation.
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San Francisco marks Loma Prieta anniversary with focus on seismic resilience
San Francisco, CA – On the 35th anniversary of the Loma Prieta earthquake, Mayor London N. Breed, alongside U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin and local emergency officials, announced new federal legislation aimed at enhancing earthquake resilience. The Earthquake Resilience Act, introduced by Rep. Mullin and supported by Mayor Breed, seeks to conduct a national risk assessment and establish guidelines for protecting essential infrastructure.
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San Francisco expands successful program connecting addicts with immediate medical help
San Francisco has announced an expansion of its pilot program to address fentanyl addiction. The initiative, led by Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), aims to connect individuals struggling with fentanyl use to medical professionals for on-demand buprenorphine prescriptions. This service is available daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.
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San Francisco urges new voters to register by Oct. 21 for mailed ballots
The Department of Elections in San Francisco has issued a reminder for new voters to register by October 21, 2024, to receive a ballot by mail for the upcoming November 5 election. John Arntz, Director of the Department of Elections, stated, “Everyone who registers to vote by October 21 will receive a ballot packet in the mail. San Franciscans can still register to vote after October 21 but must do so in person at the City Hall Voting Center or at their neighborhood polling place.”
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San Francisco bans algorithmic tools for setting residential rents
Legislation adding Section 37.10C to the Rent Ordinance became effective on October 14, 2024, in San Francisco. This new law bans the sale or use of algorithmic devices for setting rents or managing occupancy levels in residential units within the city.
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New community center opens in San Francisco's Sunnydale neighborhood
San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed was joined by State Senator Scott Wiener, city officials, and community leaders to mark the opening of The Hub, a new community center in Sunnydale HOPE SF. This center offers a childcare facility managed by Wu Yee Children’s Services, a Boys & Girls Clubhouse, a recording studio, and other amenities for residents of Sunnydale and nearby areas.
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Mayor Breed calls for halt to San Francisco school closure process
Over the past week, Mayor London N. Breed has engaged with parents, educators, and staff regarding the recent release of a school closures and merger list. The feedback she received highlighted confusion and concern about how the process was communicated and managed. Many expressed fears about the future of their schools and questioned the long-term stability of the School District.
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San Francisco announces Halloween event in newly designated entertainment zone
Today, Mayor London N. Breed, alongside the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), announced "Nightmare on Front Street," a Halloween event in San Francisco's Front Street Entertainment Zone. Scheduled for October 31 from 2 to 10 p.m., this free event will feature live music, games, movie screenings, and costume contests. Businesses such as Schroeder’s, Harrington’s Bar & Grill, and Royal Exchange will sell alcoholic beverages to-go within the zone.
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San Francisco reports significant drop in tent numbers amid ongoing homelessness initiatives
San Francisco has reported a significant reduction in the number of tents and structures across the city, reaching its lowest level since before 2018. Mayor London N. Breed announced that the latest quarterly tent count, conducted on October 2, recorded 242 tents and structures, marking a 60% decrease from the 609 counted in July 2023. This decline follows efforts by outreach teams who have connected over 950 people from encampments to shelter since early this year.