Category: Press Release

Press Release: SPEAK Says City Approval of United Irish Cultural Center Project Far From Final

San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s signing ceremony for the “Wawona Street and 45th Avenue Cultural Center Special Use District” ordinance on Saturday, Dec. 16 at the United Irish Cultural Center (UICC) created the false impression that the UICC building project has received final city approval. The celebration of “city formalities out of the way” and “full city approval” for the proposed $70 million project in San Francisco’s Coastal Zone misleads the public.

Press Release: Third Annual ‘Great Hauntway’ Planned for Oct. 29

The Friends of Great Highway Park has announced the return of The Great Hauntway, San Francisco’s largest car-free Halloween trick-or-treating event. The Great Hauntway is a free, family-friendly community Halloween event featuring more than a mile of trick-or-treating, kids’ activities and live music from Carry Nation. The Great Hauntway will take place on Sunday, Oct. 29, 1-4 p.m on the scenic Upper Great Highway between Judah and Taraval streets.

Press Release: SFPD Arrests Richmond District Homicide Suspect

On Aug. 24, at approximately 9:31 p.m., San Francisco Police officers from Richmond District responded to the 3900 block of Balboa Street to investigate a reported robbery and aggravated assault. SFPD Officers arrived on scene and located a 60-year-old male victim laying on the ground and unconscious. Officers summoned medics to the scene who transported the victim to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts made by hospital medical staff, the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Press Release: California Department of Public Health and Department of Health Care Services Approve Laguna Honda Hospital for Medicaid Recertification

In a major victory for the City and County of San Francisco, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) on Aug. 17 approved Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) for Medicaid recertification, meaning critical Medicaid dollars will continue to flow to the institution.