News

San Francisco Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson sworn in

Nicholson, a 25-year veteran of the Department, is the first LGBT Chief of the San Francisco Fire Department.

We condemn the conscience rule

The Office of Transgender Initiatives condemns the HHS conscience rule attacking trans, LGBTQ, HIV-positive, and women’s health.

Mayor London Breed introduces charter amendment to build affordable and teacher housing projects faster

The Charter Amendment would make affordable and teacher housing as-of-right, and announces an initiative ordinance to rezone all publicly-owned parcels in San Francisco to allow for 100% affordable housing and teacher housing.

Residents and Board of Supervisors connect on Annual Immigrant Family Day

Participants met with the Board of Supervisors about concerns they have regarding immigration, housing, and other issues that impact their lives. 

Complete Neighborhoods Program builds playground at the new Booker T. Washington Center

Program established by Proposition C provides infrastructure enhancements to neighborhoods with current residential development.

Offices of Cannabis names new Director

Former San Francisco Assistant District Attorney Marisa Rodriguez has been named San Francisco’s new director of the city’s Office of Cannabis.

Official map of permitted cannabis retailers now available

On 4/20, ensure your own safety and the safety of your friends by making sure that you purchase cannabis and cannabis goods from legal and licensed SF retailers.

The City celebrates Transgender Day of Visibility

San Francisco celebrates the Annual Transgender Day Of Visibility by casting the spotlight on home

Letter from department directors creating a cultural services working group

A letter from Tom DeCaigny (SFAC), Matthew Goudeau (GFTA) and Brian Cheu (MOHCD).

Public Charge

The federal government has proposed changing the “public charge” rule. So far, this is just a proposal. The rule has not changed yet.