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District 9 Mission Family Summit
Families and community members gathered at The Women’s Building for the District 9 Mission Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.
Mayor Lurie Declares Local Emergency to Strengthen San Francisco's El Niño Preparedness
Emergency Declaration Will Speed Up City’s Preparations, Increase Citywide Coordination in Advance of Winter Storms and Coastal Flooding; Residents and Businesses Encouraged to Prepare Now, Sign Up for AlertSF; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Modernize Emergency Infrastructure, Support Public Safety and Emergency PreparednessMayor Lurie Moves to Bring Nearly 2,400 New Homes to Western Addition, Following Years of Community Advocacy
Legislation Advances Long-Awaited Freedom West 2.0 Project, Unlocking Affordable Housing, Public Open Space, and Thousands of Jobs; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work Under Family Opportunity Agenda to Build More Homes, Help People Put Down Roots in San Francisco.Mayor Lurie Celebrates Major Events Surpassing $1 Billion in Economic Impact for San Francisco, Following Successful Fleet Week
Large Special Events Like Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, Musical Festivals, and Conferences Continue to Drive Economic Recovery, Support City’s Small Businesses and Neighborhood; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Recent Announcements That 2027 Vogue World, 2027 WNBA All-Star Game, and 2028 MLB All-Star Game Are Coming to San FranciscoMayor Lurie Celebrates Zebki Shoe Repair Expansion, Highlights New Businesses Opening Across San Francisco
Longtime Fillmore Shoe Repair Business Opens Second Storefront with Support from Storefront Opportunity Grant Program; Builds on Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support Small Businesses, Fill Vacant Storefronts, and Drive San Francisco’s Economic RecoveryMayor Lurie Welcomes Uniqlo Back to Downtown With Free Street Festival, Collaborations With Muni, SFUSD Students, Local Artists
New Flagship Store Will Be Largest on the West Coast, Featuring Exclusive Merchandise Made with SFMTA, SFUSD Students, and Local Artists; Builds on Progress Under Mayor Lurie’s Heart of the City Plan to Revitalize DowntownSmall business newsletter for October 2026
Updates, trainings, announcements, and more, from the Office of Small BusinessDistrict 5 Fillmore Family Summit
Families and community members gathered at the African American Arts and Culture Complex for the District 5 Fillmore Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.
District 11 OMI Family Summit Summary
Families and community members gathered at the Minnie and Lovie Ward Recreation Center for the District 11 OMI Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in San Francisco, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.
District 5 Tenderloin Family Summit Summary
Families and community members gathered at the Tenderloin Rec Center for the District 5 Tenderloin Family Summit to share what they value about raising families and living in SF, what is working, what is challenging, and what they hope for the future.