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San Francisco activates heat mapping effort as City prepares for heat

Community members are collecting data to better understand how heat is distributed across San Francisco and help inform the City’s efforts to address health inequities related to heat waves.

Mayor London Breed and City Administrator Carmen Chu announce Kenneth Bukowski to lead Moscone Center

With over 20 years of executive government management experience, Acting Convention Facilities Director Kenneth Bukowski will continue to lead on economic development and recovery by bringing convention and tourism activities to San Francisco’s Moscone Center

San Francisco selected for national heat mapping project to help address health inequities related to extreme heat

The project is now recruiting volunteers to collect data to understand how heat is distributed across the City and identify urban heat islands.

City Administrator Carmen Chu announces Cyd Harrell as new Chief Digital Services Officer

Harrell, a 25-year industry veteran, will replace Carrie Bishop to lead San Francisco’s digital accessibility efforts by providing user-friendly services online

Public service announcement: Update on indoor masking requirement in City hearing rooms

Beginning April 25, masking will be recommended, but not required to be worn during meetings in public hearing rooms in City facilities.

28% decrease in processing time for over-the-counter building permits to speed construction

60% of San Francisco over-the-counter construction permits now issued within two business days

SF Celebrates Completion of New Seismically Safe Floating Fireboat Station No. 35

Innovative design meets the challenge of sea-level rise, speeds water rescues, and advances San Francisco’s commitment to seismically strengthened facilities for first responders

Indoor Masking Requirement Update

Beginning March 18, individuals will be strongly recommended, but not required, to wear masks in City facilities regardless of vaccination status

Mayor Breed and City Administrator Chu announce appointment of Nikesh Patel to lead Office of Cannabis

Patel brings seasoned legal and drug policy experience and commitment to social equity

Indoor masking requirement will remain unchanged in City facilities

Members of the public and City employees will continue to be required to wear masks in City facilities to ensure the best protection against COVID-19