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Recent News About City of San Francisco
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San Francisco elections department advises tracking vote-by-mail ballots
The San Francisco Department of Elections is urging voters to verify the status of their vote-by-mail ballots. This measure ensures that ballots are received and accepted for counting, thereby confirming inclusion in the official election results.
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San Francisco supervisors confirm mayor's picks for public utilities commission
Mayor London N. Breed's three appointees to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) have been confirmed by the Board of Supervisors. Avni Jamdar, Steve Leveroni, and Joshua Arce will fill the positions on the commission, which is responsible for overseeing operations such as service rates, contract approvals, and organizational policies.
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San Francisco honors student ambassadors for promoting voter awareness
The Department of Elections in San Francisco has concluded its Fall 2024 High School Student Ambassador Program with a ceremony at City Hall. The event honored 50 student ambassadors from various schools for their contributions to voter awareness and engagement.
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New performing arts center planned in San Francisco's SOMA district
Mayor London Breed and community leaders marked the acquisition of a new performing arts space at 262 7th Street in San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood. The property will be managed by two Asian-American arts organizations, the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC) and Kulintang Arts (KULARTS). This space aims to become a multidisciplinary venue focused on Asian- and Filipino-American diasporic arts.
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San Francisco celebrates new affordable housing project on Treasure Island
Today marked the grand opening of Star View Court, a new affordable housing project on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Mayor London N. Breed, along with representatives from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), city officials, community leaders, and housing advocates attended the event.
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Mayor's Disability Council cancels October meeting due to unforeseen circumstances
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mayor’s Disability Council meeting that was set for October 18, 2024, has been cancelled. The announcement came with an apology for any inconvenience this cancellation may cause to community members.
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San Francisco delivers ballots to incarcerated voters for November election
The San Francisco Department of Elections has delivered vote-by-mail ballot packets to incarcerated voters in the county's jails and the Juvenile Detention Center. This initiative is part of a long-standing collaboration with the Prisoner Legal Services unit of the Sheriff's Office and staff at the Juvenile Probation Department. The delivery, which took place on October 7, ensures that registered voters in these facilities can participate in the upcoming November 5 election.
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Mayor's Disability Council to discuss employment issues on October 18
The Mayor’s Disability Council (MDC) is set to hold a meeting on October 18, 2024, focusing on employment and people with disabilities in San Francisco. This event coincides with National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
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San Francisco unveils new guidelines for converting offices into residential spaces
The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection has introduced new building code guidelines to facilitate the conversion of office spaces into residential units. These guidelines are part of the city's effort to adapt underutilized office buildings for housing, following the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse program initiated in July 2023. The initiative is aligned with the Mayor's 30x30 Plan, which aims to transform at least 5 million square feet of office space into approximately 5,000 housing units by 2030.
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San Francisco begins processing mail-in ballots for November election
The Department of Elections in San Francisco is set to begin processing vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming November 5 election starting Monday, October 7. The process involves sorting and scanning returned ballots, verifying signatures, extracting ballot cards from envelopes, and remaking ballots if necessary. These activities will be conducted transparently with live streaming available according to a predetermined schedule.
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San Francisco mails ballots to non-citizens for education board election
The Department of Elections in San Francisco is mailing voting materials to non-citizen residents registered for the upcoming Board of Education Election on November 5. The mailed packet includes a one-card ballot, a postage-paid return envelope, voting instructions, an "I Voted!" sticker, and a Voter Information Booklet with details about the election process and candidates.
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San Francisco offers resources for small businesses this October
This October, small business owners in San Francisco have a variety of webinars and events available to them. Among these are training sessions on local employer requirements and financial analysis for businesses. The month also marks the second half of Latino Heritage Month and Filipino American Heritage Month, with events celebrating each.
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City launches new service for accessory dwelling unit permit reviews
The City has introduced a new service aimed at expediting the review and issuance of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building permits submitted through the State or Hybrid Program. This initiative, known as the Permit Review Roundtable, is designed to efficiently review plans and provide feedback during live virtual meetings.
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San Francisco opens early voting center ahead of November elections
The San Francisco Department of Elections has announced the opening of its Voting Center at City Hall on October 7. This facility will be available to voters for the upcoming election scheduled for November 5.
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San Francisco addresses oversized vehicle parking with new law
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors has approved a new city law aimed at addressing the issue of oversized vehicles, including recreational vehicles (RVs), being used as residences on San Francisco streets. The legislation, proposed by Mayor London N. Breed, provides homeless outreach workers with an additional tool to encourage individuals living in these vehicles to accept shelter and housing services offered by the city.
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San Francisco celebrates contributions of Filipinos during history month
October marks Filipino American History Month, and San Francisco is recognizing the contributions of its Filipino community through various events and initiatives. The Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD) has partnered with SOMA Pilipinas, Kultivate Labs, and local businesses to celebrate the month.
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San Francisco allocates $14 million to arts groups through Grants for the Arts
Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu have announced over $14 million in funding for arts organizations in San Francisco. The Grants for the Arts (GFTA) program will distribute these funds to more than 260 organizations, providing crucial general operating support.
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San Francisco announces largest police academy class since 2018
Today, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and Police Chief William Scott announced the induction of the largest police academy class since 2018 into the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). This marks a significant increase in recruitment and hiring as part of a new staffing plan by Mayor Breed and the SFPD.
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San Francisco allocates over $14 million in grants to local arts organizations
Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu have announced more than $14 million in funding for arts organizations in San Francisco. This funding, distributed through the City's Grants for the Arts (GFTA) program, will support over 260 local arts and cultural organizations. Since its establishment in 1961, GFTA has provided over $400 million to bolster San Francisco's nonprofit arts community.
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San Francisco prepares over 500K vote-by-mail ballots for November election
This week, the United States Postal Service will start delivering over 500,000 vote-by-mail ballot packets prepared by the Department of Elections for local voters in San Francisco. Each packet includes a four-card ballot, a postage-paid return envelope, voting instructions, and an “I Voted!” sticker.