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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.

Office of Labor Standards Enforcement secures record-breaking restitution for San Francisco workers

Historic year of labor enforcement puts $21.6 million back in workers’ pockets. San Francisco continues to lead the nation in upholding strong labor protections.

Commission Streamlining Task Force submits final recommendations to improve City boards and commissions

Following year-long review of San Francisco boards and commissions and extensive public engagement, the report outlines opportunities to make City public bodies more effective

City Administrator Carmen Chu announces the retirement of Treasure Island Director Robert Beck after over 30 years of public service

Beck led the transformation of Treasure Island from a former naval station into a growing mixed-use community. Under Beck’s leadership, the City delivered major infrastructure, parks, transportation improvements, and hundreds of new homes on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island.

Mayor Lurie and President Mandelman Announce 2026 Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond to Modernize Infrastructure and Support Public Safety

Bond Provides Essential Funding to Strengthen San Francisco’s Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety Infrastructure; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Make San Francisco Safer.

Mayor Lurie Reappoints Carmen Chu as City Administrator

Chu Will Continue in Role Overseeing More Than 25 Departments, Divisions, and Programs, 1,000 City Employees; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Improve Government Operations, Deliver Results for San Franciscans

City Administrator Carmen Chu announces Rylan Keogh as Director of SF311

Keogh brings extensive experience managing customer service operations and innovation in service delivery to oversee San Francisco’s 24/7 customer service center. Keogh comes into this role held by Acting Director of SF311 Kevin Dyer, who succeeded Nancy Alfaro following her recent retirement.

New operator for Alemany Farmers Market starting February 2026

The Real Estate Division (RED), is excited to partner with Foodwise, an experienced local nonprofit farmers market operator, to manage the Alemany Farmers Market beginning in February 2026.