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Mayor Lurie, First Lady Prowda Invite San Franciscans To Sign Up For Citywide Day Of Service

One City Day Service Projects Across All 11 Supervisorial Districts Invite Neighbors Across City to Connect, Serve Their Communities; Continues Mayor Lurie and First Lady Prowda’s Work to Bring Service, Accountability, Change to City Hall

City Administrator Carmen Chu announces Amy Corso as Executive Director of San Francisco Animal Care and Control

Amy Corso brings two decades of experience in animal welfare, including as Deputy Director of Animal Care and Control, to lead San Francisco’s open-admission animal shelter and animal-related emergency response agency. Corso’s appointment follows the announcement of the retirement of long-time Animal Care and Control Executive Director Virginia Donohue, who has led ACC since 2015.

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 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

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.

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