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San Francisco elections department advises tracking vote-by-mail ballots

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 10, 2024

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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in San Francisco County in week ending Oct. 5?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in San Francisco County in week ending Oct. 5?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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San Francisco supervisors confirm mayor's picks for public utilities commission

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 9, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 8, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 8, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 7, 2024

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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University of San Francisco continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 6, 2024

University of San Francisco in San Francisco, California, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout San Francisco County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 28

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 6, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 6, 2024

These former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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San Francisco Sun area weekly mass times

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in San Francisco County in week ending Sept. 28?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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San Francisco begins processing mail-in ballots for November election

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 4, 2024

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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Cheapest diesel in cities across San Francisco County in week ending Sept. 28

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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San Francisco mails ballots to non-citizens for education board election

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 3, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 3, 2024

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.