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Civil Service Commission Approves Proposal to Expedite City Hiring in San Francisco

The new process improvements spearheaded by Mayor Breed will expedite hiring and bring innovative updates to the City’s recruitment process, cutting hiring times by up to 40% and helping fill thousands of open job vacancies

San Francisco Takes Step to Allow Privately-Funded Overdose Prevention Sites to Open

Legislation will address barriers to permitting issues for privately-funded sites

San Francisco Launches Flood Relief Programs to Support Small Businesses and Residents Impacted by Flooding from Winter Storms

Small businesses, property owners, and residents that experienced significant damage from flooding may be eligible for disaster relief grants and support

Mayor London Breed to Attend U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Mayor Breed will meet with other leaders and federal partners on issues impacting San Francisco and the nation, including the opioid crisis and homelessness

Mayor Breed Celebrates the Opening of New Maria X Martinez Health Resource Center

New comprehensive South of Market facility will provide wraparound health services and improve healthcare access for people experiencing homelessness

City Issues Retroactive Local Proclamation of Emergency to Ensure Eligibility for Disaster Relief Funding

With President Biden’s approval of California Emergency, City would be eligible for potential relief funding for storm impacts retroactive to New Year’s Eve

Mayor London Breed and the SFMTA Announce New T-Third Service in Central Subway

The T-Third will now provide direct rail service between Chinatown and Bayview

San Francisco Awarded $33.7 Million Grant to Fund New Adolescents Psychiatric Treatment Facilities

The new facilities at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital will add inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services for youth

Mayor London Breed Issues Budget Instructions to City Departments

Mayor Breed emphasized the importance of funding the City’s ongoing efforts around public safety, homelessness, and economic recovery, while closing the projected $728.3 million general fund deficit

Mayor Breed and Elected Officials Join United Playaz to Promote Gun Buy-Back Event

Mayor Breed, Senator Scott Wiener, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, Supervisor Catherine Stefanie, San Francisco Police Department, and United Playaz will host a gun buy-back event in SoMa, this Saturday, December 10th from 8:00am until 12:00pm