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8/9/2026, 11:07:02 AM
Oakland is handing its blight problem directly to its people. Will the city listen to solutions? San Francisco Chronicle
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Agenda item: Accept and Expend Capital Gift and Naming Agreement - Salesforce, Inc. via San Francisco General Hospital Foundation - $1,500,000. Board of Supervisors recently discussed this issue.
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16 archived items • 7 months
June 2026Civic activity from this month0 meetings • 1 news item • 1 total
June 2026
Civic activity from this month
0 meetings • 1 news item • 1 total
News
6/17/2026, 9:45:00 PM
A blighted site in west San Jose that has been proposed for everything from offices to residences has fallen into default. Lender Golden Bank filed a notice stating that the property owner, an…
May 2026Civic activity from this month2 meetings • 1 news item • 3 total
May 2026
Civic activity from this month
2 meetings • 1 news item • 3 total
News
5/27/2026, 11:03:48 PM
Altwer, a cop-turned-therapist, represents neither the status quo nor a radical break from it. But her unconventional resume could bring new thinking to old policies.
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5/12/2026, 12:00:00 PM
San Francisco Board of Supervisors's 2026-05-12 meeting centered on Report of Assessment Costs - Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program and Report of Assessment Costs for Blighted Properties - Accelerated Sidewalk Abate…
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5/5/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Regular Meeting's 2026-05-05 meeting centered on City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves alleged property damage and personal injuries arising from a.... City of San Francisco, et al.; the lawsuit involves a…
April 2026Civic activity from this month4 meetings • 2 news items • 6 total
April 2026
Civic activity from this month
4 meetings • 2 news items • 6 total
News
4/23/2026, 8:30:03 PM
A San Jose site of blight has landed on the city's radar and now faces intensified scrutiny.
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4/20/2026, 12:00:00 PM
City of San Mateo City Council - Regular Meeting's 2026-04-20 meeting centered on Integrated Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System Evaluation and Improvement — Change Order Approve a... and VTA local investmen…
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4/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Regular Meeting's 2026-04-14 meeting centered on Copy: Each Supervisor and An opportunity for members of the public to directly address the Board on items of interest to the public that are..., with additional discussio…
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4/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-04-07 meeting centered on county budget and state-federal funding update and FY26-27 PSJC Department Budget Proposals, with additional discussion on Distri…
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4/7/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Regular Meeting's 2026-04-07 meeting centered on Personal information that is provided in communications to the Board of Supervisors is subject to disclosure under... and Copy: Each Supervisor, with additional discussio…
News
4/3/2026, 3:12:54 PM
At one point, the South First Street property was the focus of a plan to develop a 374-unit, 24-story housing tower. It never broke ground.
March 2026Civic activity from this month3 meetings • 0 news • 3 total
March 2026
Civic activity from this month
3 meetings • 0 news • 3 total
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3/25/2026, 12:00:00 PM
The Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee met on 2026-03-25 at 02:00 PM and discussed Page 1 of 3 County of Santa Clara Housing and Community Development Advisory Committee DATE: March 25, 2026, Speci…
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3/25/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Board of Supervisors — Public Safety & Justice Committee's 2026-03-25 meeting centered on Receive report from the Roads and Airports Department relating to the Circulation and Mobility Element Update to the... and Appro…
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3/24/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Regular Meeting's 2026-03-24 meeting centered on Copy: Each Supervisor and Personal information that is provided in communications to the Board of Supervisors is subject to disclosure under.... Copy: Each Supervisor: Se…
September 2025Civic activity from this month1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
September 2025
Civic activity from this month
1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
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9/2/2025, 12:00:00 PM
City and County of San Francisco - Meeting of Board of Supervisors on 9/2/2025 at 2:00 PM Skip to main content Sign In BOS Home Legislation Calendar Board and Committees Members {1} ##LOC[OK]## {1} ##LOC[OK]## ##LOC[Can…
August 2025Civic activity from this month1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
August 2025
Civic activity from this month
1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
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8/26/2025, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2025-08-26 agenda is scheduled to cover 25-912 the Regional Memorandum of Understanding to Apply for the California Department of Housing and Community..., 25-891 Report on Bids and Award of Contract for…
January 2025Civic activity from this month1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
January 2025
Civic activity from this month
1 meeting • 0 news • 1 total
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1/14/2025, 12:00:00 PM
City Council's 2025-01-14 agenda is scheduled to cover FY 2026-27 budget and 2026-31 CIP, 25-015 Access to and Use of Neighborhood Blight Programs by Traditionally Marginalized Communities Audit Report, 25-008 Berryessa…
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Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation - Powell Street Improvement Project - $14,500,000
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Grant Agreement Amendment - Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. - Abigail Housing Ladder Program - Not to Exceed $15,496,140
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - California State Water Resources Control Board - Public Beach Safety Program Grant - $87,675
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development - Cannabis Equity Grants Program for Local Jurisdictions - Not to Exceed $2,169,952
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Regular Meeting
2026-05-05
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Retroactive - U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Community Oriented Policing Services - San Francisco Police Department - FY25 COPS Hiring Program - $6,250,000
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Grant - Homes for the Homeless Fund LLC - Placement Solutions for Patients and Tenants Whose Needs Exceed Current PSH Capacity - $3,750,000
Regular Meeting
2026-05-12
1: Accept and Expend Capital Gift and Naming Agreement - Salesforce, Inc. via San Francisco General Hospital Foundation - $1,500,000
Recent news
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