Initial action based on report includes funding from Tipping Point to open 15 new Hummingbird behavioral health beds and a plan to pursue a managed alcohol facility for people suffering from alcohol use disorder

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and community leaders today celebrated the grand reopening of 436 units at Hunters Point East West (HPEW) and Westbrook, two former public housing properties that were originally built in the 1950s and together comprise nearly 35 acres of land. These are two of 28 sites previously owned by the San Francisco Housing Authority that were renovated under the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program through the U.S.

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Vallie Brown were joined today by local business leaders to sign their small business streamlining legislation, which makes it easier for small businesses to open and operate in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today announced that Salesforce and Postmates will participate in her Proposition C Waiver legislation, co-sponsored by Supervisor Vallie Brown, which allows companies subject to November 2018’s Proposition C gross receipts tax to voluntarily agree to waive their right to a refund should that legislation be found invalid by the courts.

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed, joined by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, Dr. Grant Colfax, and public health officials, today announced the results of the 2018 Annual HIV Epidemiology Report at Ward 86 at San Francisco General Hospital. The report shows encouraging trends on many fronts and identifies some continuing disparities and areas for targeted improvements.

San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed along with Supervisors Sandra Fewer, Rafael Mandelman, and Vallie Brown announced a plan to address the closure crisis impacting San Francisco’s Board and Care Facilities. These residential care facilities, which provide homes and care for people with behavioral health challenges and who need help with daily tasks like dressing and eating, have been closing due to increased operational costs and development pressures from the housing market.  

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed and City Attorney Dennis Herrera issued the following statement outlining details of the City’s competitive offer to purchase PG&E electricity assets—an idea supported by an overwhelming majority of San Francisco residents:

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today held a ceremonial swearing-in for 84 commissioners she has appointed or re-appointed to various City commissions and boards. To date, Mayor Breed has appointed or re-appointed 159 commissioners representing a wide variety of backgrounds, expertise, and lived experiences, a reflection of Mayor Breed’s commitment to equitable representation and diversity in City government.

Bay Area, CA — Game on! Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and San Francisco Mayor London Breed met on Treasure Island today to challenge each other and their respective cities to a Battle for the Bay, a friendly volunteer competition to protect the shared Bay by cleaning up coastal areas and neighborhoods in both cities.

The cleanup event will take place at worksites throughout San Francisco and Oakland on September 21 as part of the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. The challenge is on to protect the treasured Bay by cleaning and greening both cities!

San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today announced the appointment of Ken Nim to serve as Director of CityBuild, a nationally recognized training program that provide pathways for underserved residents into the building and construction trades. Nim will serve as CityBuild’s fifth Director and first Asian American Pacific Islander to lead in the role.

Working under the Mayoral-appointed Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), the Director of CityBuild is responsible for recruiting, training, and placing residents in construction jobs.