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5.3% of citizens unemployed in San Francisco County in 2021

By San Francisco Sun | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in San Francisco County hit 5.3% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Kristen Jacobson named as new director of Grants for the Arts

By San Francisco Sun | May 17, 2024

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu have announced the appointment of Kristen Jacobson as the new director of Grants for the Arts (GFTA). Jacobson, an arts leader and educator with nearly two decades of experience, will lead GFTA's efforts to support San Francisco's arts and culture organizations through equitable grantmaking.

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San Francisco street homelessness reaches 10-year low, data shows

By San Francisco Sun | May 16, 2024

San Francisco, CA – Recent data released as part of San Francisco's biennial homeless count reveals that the number of people living on the city's streets has reached a 10-year low. This development comes in the wake of expanded access to shelter and housing, as well as increased enforcement of local laws when offers of shelter and service are declined.

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San Francisco's HEART program celebrates first year of aiding homeless

By San Francisco Sun | May 16, 2024

San Francisco's Homeless Engagement Assistance Response Team (HEART) program has reached a significant milestone, marking its first year of operation. The program was launched by Mayor Breed as an additional resource to engage with people experiencing homelessness citywide and as an alternative to law enforcement response for non-emergency calls related to people living on the streets.

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Lucas Herrera, former Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By San Francisco Sun | May 15, 2024

They open the tournament against Cal State Monterey Bay Otters.

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Jonas Francovich, former Lincoln (abraham) High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship

By San Francisco Sun | May 15, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

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Mayor Breed proposes Safer Families plan to combat family homelessness in San Francisco

By San Francisco Sun | May 14, 2024

Mayor London N. Breed, along with Supervisors Hillary Ronen and Myrna Melgar, has announced a new initiative called Safer Families. The plan aims to provide emergency shelter and rehousing support for the increasing number of homeless families in San Francisco. This rise in homelessness is attributed to both post-COVID economic hardships and the influx of new families into the city.

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San Francisco's Mayor’s Office on Disability announces relocation

By San Francisco Sun | May 14, 2024

The Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD) in San Francisco is set to relocate its offices. Starting from May 20, 2024, the MOD's new address will be 1455 Market Street, 8th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103. The office can be reached at the new phone number: 415-554-0670.

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San Francisco Mayor Proposes $390 Million Bond for Infrastructure Improvements

By San Francisco Sun | May 14, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, along with Supervisors Rafael Mandelman, Hillary Ronen, Catherine Stefani, Myrna Melgar, Matt Dorsey, and Joel Engardio, have introduced a $390 million bond for the November ballot. The bond aims to support a healthy and vibrant San Francisco by funding key health and shelter infrastructure, street safety and road repaving, as well as public space and park improvements across the city.

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San Francisco tops U.S. cities in clean energy scorecard for second year

By San Francisco Sun | May 14, 2024

San Francisco has earned the distinction of being the top U.S. city for energy efficiency and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2024 City Clean Energy Scorecard. The announcement was made by Mayor London N. Breed, marking the second consecutive year that San Francisco has achieved this prestigious ranking, outperforming 75 of the largest U.S. cities.

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Which former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By San Francisco Sun | May 12, 2024

These former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

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San Francisco Sun area weekly mass times

By San Francisco Sun | May 11, 2024

The following parishes in the San Francisco Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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San Francisco unveils new Panorama Park on Yerba Buena Island

By San Francisco Sun | May 11, 2024

San Francisco's Mayor London N. Breed, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, City Administrator Carmen Chu, along with city leaders, neighbors and community stakeholders, celebrated the grand opening of the city’s newest public park, Panorama Park on Yerba Buena Island. The park is part of the ongoing revitalization of the former naval base at Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.

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San Francisco Mayor opens new park on Yerba Buena Island

By San Francisco Sun | May 11, 2024

San Francisco's newest public park, Panorama Park, was officially opened on Yerba Buena Island by Mayor London N. Breed, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, City Administrator Carmen Chu, and other city leaders, community stakeholders and neighbors. The park is part of the ongoing revitalization of the former naval base at Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. Once completed, the project will feature 8,000 new homes; 300 acres of parks, trails and open spaces; new restaurants and shops; a school and library; as well as world-class public art installations.

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San Francisco's Bhangra & Beats Night Market Series Kicks Off New Season

By San Francisco Sun | May 10, 2024

San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed, in collaboration with the Office of Economic Workforce and Development (OEWD), Into the Streets, and Non Stop Bhangra, announced today the commencement of a new season of the popular Bhangra & Beats Night Market series in Downtown San Francisco. The event will transform three city blocks around Battery and Clay streets into a vibrant cultural destination offering live music, retail vendors, and diverse food options.

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Mayor Breed Swears in Lydia So to the San Francisco Planning Commission

By San Francisco Sun | May 9, 2024

San Francisco, CA - Today, Mayor London N. Breed swore in Lydia So to the San Francisco Planning Commission, where she will advise City leaders on matters related to land use, transportation, and current planning. Mayor Breed previously appointed So to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board of Directors, where she has worked to advance the equity, safety, and efficiency of Muni for San Francisco residents and visitors. In March, the Mayor nominated her to the Planning Commission, and she was confirmed by the Board of Supervisors to her new role...

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San Francisco's Vacant to Vibrant program announces second cohort of awardees

By San Francisco Sun | May 9, 2024

San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed, in collaboration with the Office of Economic Workforce and Development (OEWD) and program partner SF New Deal, announced the second cohort of awardees for the city's Vacant to Vibrant program. This initiative is part of the Mayor’s Roadmap to San Francisco’s Future, aimed at helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, artists, and cultural organizations activate vacant storefronts.

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Nicole Bohn to Lead the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF

By San Francisco Sun | May 8, 2024

Nicole Bohn to depart from the Mayor's Office on Disability

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Sunnydale Affordable Housing Communities Near Completion in San Francisco

By San Francisco Sun | May 8, 2024

Mayor Breed Celebrates "Topping Out" of Two New Affordable Housing Communities at Sunnydale HOPE SF

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Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce the departure of Nicole Bohn, Director of the Mayor's Office on Disability

By San Francisco Sun | May 8, 2024

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announced the departure of Nicole Bohn from the Mayor’s Office on Disability (MOD). Bohn served as the director of MOD since 2017, playing a critical role in ensuring accessibility of City programs, services, and facilities for people with disabilities.