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sfhousing
Posted Date: 09/27/2017
Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued an Executive Directive that will reduce housing project timelines by nearly half while leading to the creation of 5,000 new units every year for the foreseeable future...
sfpd
Posted Date: 09/27/2017
“Every day, the brave officers of the San Francisco Police Department put their lives on the line to protect the public. They put on their uniform and accept the dangers of their job all for the...
GusV
Posted Date: 09/22/2017
“I am heartbroken at the loss of our beloved Gus Vardakastanis, a dedicated small business owner, immigrant entrepreneur and community leader. He provided healthy and affordable produce to the...
daca
Posted Date: 09/21/2017
San Francisco, CA – Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the Board of Supervisors today announced that San Francisco will pay for the $495 application fee for all Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
MxCity
Posted Date: 09/20/2017
“My heart breaks for the people of Mexico following yesterday’s earthquake. I am sending my deepest sympathies and condolences to all the families affected by this tragic event, including the many...
policecar
Posted Date: 09/19/2017
Mayor Edwin M. Lee and Supervisor Malia Cohen today reaffirmed San Francisco’s commitment to law enforcement reform, despite a decision by the Department of Justice to make significant changes to its...
marycallahan
Posted Date: 09/14/2017
“Mary was a pillar of San Francisco’s Irish-American community and her tireless advocacy, joyful spirit and gregarious nature helped forge vital new bonds between our city and the communities of...
mosconephase2
Posted Date: 09/14/2017
Expansion project key to keeping San Francisco a competitive draw for major conferences and trade shows San Francisco, CA – Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Board President London Breed, Supervisor Jane Kim,...
Japantown tower
Posted Date: 09/06/2017
“San Francisco is fortunate to have a beautiful Japantown community that is economically thriving and culturally rich, and we owe so much of that vibrancy to the tireless efforts of Bob Hamaguchi...
Expansion project at Moscone Center
Posted Date: 09/05/2017
San Francisco, CA – Mayor Edwin M. Lee, Board President London Breed, Supervisor Jane Kim, San Francisco hospitality industry leaders and City officials today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to...