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SFGovTV celebrates record three Emmy® wins at 55th San Francisco / Northern California Emmy Awards

Award-winning original productions spotlighted Rhodessa Jones, winner of the Arts Commission’s 2024 Artistic Legacy Grant, San Francisco’s skateboarding legacy, and the City’s “RV to Homes” program.

Mayor Lurie, Supervisor Sauter Bring Free Public Wifi To Chinatown

Initiative Will Connect Chinatown’s Main Corridors With Wi-Fi, Supporting Residents and Small Businesses; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Deliver for San Francisco’s Chinese Community.

Mayor Lurie Brings AI Technology to San Francisco Government, Cementing City as Global AI Leader

New Phase of City’s AI Rollout Makes Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Available to Roughly 30,000 City Employees, Giving City Employees Tools to Better Serve San Franciscans; Partnership With Microsoft Leverages San Francisco’s Position as World Leader in Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Innovation to Effectively Deliver City Services; Platform Offers Microsoft’s Industry-Leading Security and Privacy Protections

Mayor London Breed Celebrates the Grand Opening of New 200 New 'Missing Middle' Homes in South of Market Neighborhood

With 18 stories and 200 affordable housing units to middle-income residents, 921 Howard Street is one of the largest developments the City has seen in the last decade

San Francisco Advances Digital Equity in Affordable Housing with New Grant Awards

The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and the San Francisco Department of Technology are pleased to announce the recipients of the FY2024-25 SF Bridge Digital Equity Programs Grant. This initiative underscores the city's commitment to bridging the digital divide and ensuring all residents, particularly those in affordable housing, have access to essential digital resources.

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce Michael Makstman as City Chief Information Officer and Director of the Department of Technology

With over 15 years of experience leading organizations in providing efficient technology for local governments, Makstman will lead efforts to improve government services and offer innovative technology solutions across San Francisco as the City Chief Information Officer.

San Francisco Fiber to Housing program earns national recognition

San Francisco’s Fiber to Housing program will connect 30,000 units of affordable housing with free, high-speed internet by July 2025.

Linda Gerull to retire as Chief Information Officer of the City and County of San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Today, Mayor London N. Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announced the retirement of ...

DT Fiber to Housing Program Receives SPUR Good Government Award

SPUR recognizes public managerial excellence and Good Government around the Bay Area every year. In 2023, the Department of Technology's work on the Fiber to Housing program was recognized!

San Francisco Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week 2022

City Hall will be lit in teal and white in honor of the National Digital Inclusion Alliance’s annual celebration of digital equity work