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Mayor Lurie Continues Support For Arts Organizations With New Grant Opportunities

Grants Provide Operating Support for Local Arts Organizations, Including New Funding Opportunities for Small Organizations Impacted by Federal Cuts; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support San Francisco's Creative Ecosystem While Ensuring Arts and Culture Continue to Drive City’s Comeback

City Administrator Carmen Chu appoints Sheela Jivan as Executive Director of Treasure Island Development Authority

Jivan will bolster economic and community development on Treasure Island, expanding housing, open space, and mixed-use projects in the emerging waterfront community.

Mayor Lurie Celebrates Completion Of High-Speed Fiber Network At All San Francisco Fire Stations

Citywide Upgrade Strengthens Emergency Communications for San Francisco Firefighters; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Improve Public Safety in San Francisco, Support City’s First Responders

City Administrator Carmen Chu appoints Sophie Hayward as Convention Facilities Director

Hayward will lead operations and strategic vision at the Moscone Center to strengthen San Francisco’s convention industry beginning July 1.

City Administrator Carmen Chu announces the retirement of Convention Facilities Director Ken Bukowski

Bukowski led the Moscone Center since 2022 and ushered the return of conventions after the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground On New Fire Department Training Campus In Bayview-Hunters Point

50,000-Square-Foot Training Facility Will Train Firefighters, Paramedics, EMTs to Respond to Emergencies, Keep San Franciscans Safe; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Improve Public Safety in San Francisco, Support City’s First Responders

Mayor Lurie, City Administrator Chu Announce $3.3 Million In Funding For Neighborhood Beautification Projects

Community-Led Projects Will Bring Neighbors Together, Beautify Neighborhoods Across San Francisco; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Activate Public Spaces, Keep San Francisco’s Streets Safe and Clean

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reaffirms highest accreditation from the National Association of Medical Examiners

Accreditation reflects San Francisco’s leadership in providing timely, accurate death investigations that support families, public health, and community safety

Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres Launches New Online Portal for Property Owners

New SMART system allows residents to submit forms, access records, and manage property services online. Major milestone builds on multiple initiatives to modernize and improve customer service.

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Sauter Celebrate Completion of First Phase of Free Wi-Fi in Chinatown

Delivers #SFWiFi Along Grant Avenue from Bush to Broadway, Free Internet to More Than 200 Families at Ping Yuen; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver for San Francisco’s Chinese Community as San Francisco Celebrates Lunar New Year.