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News from October 2024

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San Francisco receives $60 million tax credit boost for low-income community projects

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 18, 2024

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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in San Francisco County in week ending Oct. 12?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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San Francisco marks Loma Prieta anniversary with focus on seismic resilience

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 17, 2024

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 County Districts: San Francisco Unified School District welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, San Francisco Unified School District had the largest enrollment among among San Francisco County school districts.

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Mayoral candidate Keith Freedman: 'NO on L' in opposition to MUNI funding measure

By J. D. Suayan | Oct 16, 2024

On October 14th, mayoral candidate Keith Freedman said he would be voting 'No on L' in opposition of Proposition L, a measure that seeks to increase funding for MUNI, San Francisco’s public transportation system, by reallocating city resources.

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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. 12?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 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. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within San Francisco County in week ending Oct. 12?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 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. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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San Francisco expands successful program connecting addicts with immediate medical help

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 16, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 15, 2024

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

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 15, 2024

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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1 gas station in cities throughout San Francisco County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 5

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade 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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Which former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 13, 2024

These former San Francisco Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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San Francisco Sun area weekly mass times

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Cheapest diesel in cities across San Francisco County in week ending Oct. 5

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Executives charged in scheme involving fraudulent asylum applications

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 11, 2024

A federal grand jury has indicted Dongquan “Derek” Jin and Yimin “Kelly” Lu, executives of Gospel Immigration Service, Inc., on charges related to submitting fraudulent asylum applications. The announcement was made by United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey, alongside officials from the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service and Homeland Security Investigations.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within San Francisco County in week ending Oct. 5?

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 10, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout San Francisco County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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San Francisco reports significant drop in tent numbers amid ongoing homelessness initiatives

By San Francisco Sun | Oct 10, 2024

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.