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San Francisco Mayor London Breed Encourages Residents and Visitors to Shop and Experience Locally During the Holiday Season

Small businesses account for approximately 95% of all businesses in San Francisco and employ nearly one million Bay Area residents

Department of Building Inspection Customer Communication

DBI Update – New Online Records Request Form, Electronic Plan Review Online Info Sessions

San Francisco Police Retail Theft Blitz Operations Result in Hundred of Arrests, Expanding with New State Funding

Police have conducted 40 operations at local retailers leading to over 300 arrests and will be expanding these efforts going into the holiday shopping season

Annual Rent Increase for 3/1/24 - 2/28/25 Announced

For rent-controlled units, the annual allowable increase amount effective March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025 is 1.7%.

San Francisco's Leadership as AI Capital of the World on Display at APEC

As a leader for AI jobs and growth, San Francisco is at the center of driving this world-changing technology

Mayor Breed Announces Next Steps in Ongoing Shelter Expansion with New Safe Parking and Cabin Hybrid Site

Site on Jerrold Avenue will provide shelter for up to 95 individuals experiencing homelessness as part of City’s continued effort to expand shelter

Mayor Breed and Seattle Mayor Harrell Urge Congressional Leaders to Support Increased Funding to Combat Fentanyl Crisis

37 mayors ask Congress to support Biden Administration’s efforts to prevent overdose deaths

Skystar Ferris Wheel Opens at Fisherman's Wharf

Formerly located at Golden Gate Park, the wheel makes its waterfront debut

Mayor Breed Announces Start of Annual Winter Interfaith Winter Shelter Program

For over three decades, the program has provided additional beds for people experiencing homelessness during the winter season  

New Ordinance Amendments Regarding Tenant Associations

A tenant can have a tenant association representative present during the meetings with the landlord. Landlords must remain in attendance at meetings of the full tenant association until the end of the meeting (up to two hours). Additional clarifying definitions have been added.