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People age 50 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine in San Francisco

Expansion in eligibility comes as nearly 50% of the adult population of San Francisco has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mayor Breed announces launch of guaranteed income pilot program for San Francisco artists

The City is partnering with Yerba Buena Center for the Arts to implement $1,000/month economic relief program for approximately 130 San Francisco artists hardest-hit by the COVID 19 pandemic. Applications are open through Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Mayor London Breed appoints Kate Sofis as Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Sofis has extensive experience in economic development and will play a critical role in strengthening the city’s economy and supporting workers as San Francisco recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic

San Francisco to distribute 20,000 masks designed by local artists

Custom-designed, reusable masks will be provided to communities most impacted by COVID-19.

Mayor London Breed announces legislation to make Shared Spaces program permanent in San Francisco

Successful outdoor dining and retail program would continue beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, making permanent changes to streamline curbside, sidewalk, roadway and other permitting process for San Francisco businesses and organizations

City announces groundbreaking of critical infrastructure at Potrero HOPE SF affordable housing

New streets and utilities will enable nearly 1,700 new or rebuilt homes on Potrero Hill

San Francisco opens new animal shelter

The seismically safe facility provides enhancements for animals, volunteers, staff and visitors

SF announces launch of new economic recovery program to support and retrain workers

$28 million program will expand workforce development, paid training, and job placement for adults and youth in San Francisco, and will include targeted resources to address the disproportionate Black unemployment rate with funding from the Dream Keeper Initiative

City celebrates groundbreaking of 96 affordable homes for formerly homeless as part of the Plumbers Union Project

New housing at 53 Colton Street will provide wraparound supportive services and stable homes for 96 adults exiting homelessness

San Francisco reopens some businesses and activities as it moves into the State's Red Tier

Beginning Wednesday, March 3, San Francisco will open up activities such as indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor museums and aquariums in accordance with State and with additional local limits.