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Recent News About City of San Francisco
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San Francisco celebrates decade-long success of muni forward program
As September's Transit Month concludes, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority (SFMTA) celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Muni Forward program. This initiative was launched to redesign city streets and enhance transit speed and reliability, aiming for safer streets and more dependable transit options.
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San Francisco begins mailing voter pamphlets for November 5 election
The Department of Elections in San Francisco has started mailing the Voter Information Pamphlet (VIP) for the upcoming November 5 election. The pamphlet will be sent to hundreds of thousands of local voters and is also available in various formats, including PDF, HTML, and MP3 through the Election Readiness Toolkit at sfelections.gov. Additionally, voters can request the VIP in large print, CD audio, USB, or National Library Service cartridge formats.
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San Francisco completes L Taraval Improvement Project reopening Muni's L line
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) have announced the completion of the L Taraval Improvement Project and the reopening of Muni’s L transit line. The project upgrades over two miles of the L line and local infrastructure, benefiting residents, small business owners, and visitors traveling between West Portal and the San Francisco Zoo.
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Breed proposes fee waivers for downtown office-to-housing conversions
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed has proposed new legislation to waive development impact fees and inclusionary housing requirements for office-to-housing conversion projects in an effort to revitalize Downtown. This move is part of her "30 x 30" initiative, which aims to bring at least 30,000 residents and students to the area by 2030.
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San Francisco secures permanent home for GLBT historical society museum
San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman have announced that San Francisco has secured a permanent home for the GLBT Historical Society Museum and Archives in the Castro neighborhood. Legislation will be introduced next Tuesday to convert 2280 Market Street into a full-scale museum, archives, and research center.
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Mayor proposes ending license fees for SF's small businesses
Mayor London Breed, alongside Treasurer José Cisneros and Supervisors Rafael Mandelman and Aaron Peskin, has introduced legislation aimed at eliminating annual license fees for small businesses in San Francisco. This move is part of Mayor Breed's ongoing efforts to reduce barriers and support small businesses across the city.
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San Francisco board approves new laws targeting reckless driving
The Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved legislation proposed by Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey to combat sideshows and reckless driving in San Francisco. The new laws aim to increase criminal penalties for individuals who plan, participate in, or facilitate these activities.
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Board confirms Mike Chen's appointment to SFMTA board
The Board of Supervisors has confirmed Mayor Breed’s appointment of Mike Chen to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors. Chen replaces Lydia So, who was recently appointed to the Planning Commission.
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San Francisco announces Bay FC's new training facility plans on Treasure Island
Mayor London N. Breed and Bay FC, the new women’s professional soccer franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), announced plans for a permanent training facility on Treasure Island at a joint press conference today. The franchise evaluated numerous locations over the past year before finalizing an agreement with San Francisco.
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New SFDPH report shows decline in new HIV cases
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) has released its 2023 HIV Epidemiology Annual Report, revealing a decline in new HIV diagnoses in the city. In 2023, there were 133 new HIV diagnoses, marking a 20% decrease from the previous year’s 167 diagnoses. Since 2014, new HIV diagnoses in San Francisco have dropped by 59%, compared to a national decline of only 3% over the past decade.
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Hillcrest road improvement project begins construction on Yerba Buena Island
The San Francisco County Transportation Authority, in partnership with the Treasure Island Development Authority, Caltrans, and the Bay Area Toll Authority, announced the start of construction on the Hillcrest Road Improvement Project. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Thursday, September 19.
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Mayor Breed deploys stabilization team for San Francisco public schools
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed has announced new measures to support the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) amid concerns over potential school closures, financial instability, and operational challenges. In response to an emergency meeting held by the San Francisco Board of Education on Sunday, Mayor Breed is deploying a School Stabilization Team composed of top city leaders and subject matter experts in education, budgeting, and fiscal oversight.
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Mayor Breed proposes new policy addressing oversized vehicle parking in San Francisco
San Francisco, CA - Mayor London N. Breed today proposed a new city law aimed at addressing the issue of oversized vehicle parking across San Francisco. The legislation seeks to give homeless outreach workers an additional tool to encourage individuals living in recreational vehicles (RVs) on city streets to accept shelter, housing, and services offered by the city.
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Mayor Breed announces early achievement of homeless shelter goals
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed announced today that San Francisco’s increased investment in shelter has accelerated its planned shelter rollout. She has directed the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to amend its five-year homelessness plan to double its goal for shelter and temporary housing.
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Mayor Breed celebrates new restaurant opening as improvements continue at Civic Center
San Francisco, CA -- Mayor London N. Breed today joined City leaders and workers from the Civic Center area to celebrate the opening of beloved San Francisco eatery Limoncello’s new outpost in the Civic Center Plaza café kiosk. This event builds on the City's efforts to enliven the area, which began last fall with the creation of a popular skatepark and a full roster of fitness classes and concerts in neighboring UN Plaza.
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San Francisco begins testing voting equipment for November election
The Department of Elections Begins Logic and Accuracy Testing of the Voting Equipment for the November 5 Election
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San Francisco begins sending ballots to military and overseas voters
The Department of Elections has commenced the distribution of ballots for the November 5 election to San Francisco voters serving in the military or residing abroad. Nearly 11,000 military and overseas voters will receive their ballot packets via email, fax, or postal mail, based on their preferred delivery method. Each packet includes detailed voting instructions, information on ballot return options, deadlines, and how to track the status of returned ballots.
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San Francisco celebrates National Citizenship Day with new initiatives
San Francisco – In celebration of Citizenship Day, San Francisco is encouraging eligible green card holders to utilize available free resources for applying for citizenship. The city is hosting two free workshops over the next month to assist individuals in their citizenship applications and encourage new citizens to register to vote in time for the November elections.
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Mayor Breed introduces legislation waiving impact fees for certain business transitions
San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed introduced legislation today to remove a costly fee for businesses opening in locations previously used for industrial purposes. The legislation aims to waive "impact fees" associated with commercial projects transitioning from Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) use to other non-residential uses, provided there is no change in the square footage of the space.
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San Francisco introduces mobile camera trailers for enhanced public safety
San Francisco, CA – San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and Police Chief Bill Scott announced a new Mobile Security Unit program today that includes the deployment of camera trailers in locations around the city for round-the-clock security monitoring.