What happened on Thursday, 17 June 2021
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Puerto Rico launches baseball academy to promote outdoor sports and youth engagement.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Durante la vista de confirmación del doctor José Antonio Colón Grau, senadores cuestionaron la competitividad salarial, la falta de incentivos pagados a algunos paramédicos y la práctica de empresas privadas que, según la parte pública, han recogido pacientes asignados por el despacho central.
San Francisco County, California
DEM said its COVID command work — mass translations, disaster‑service worker mobilization, and neighborhood outreach — changed how the city handles emergencies. Supervisors pressed DEM on HSOC's role in encampment work, coordination with police, and next steps for shelter exits and long‑term encampment strategies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses garage safety and traffic impacts from Geary Street entrance proposal.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Senator outlines plans to involve youth in sports and improve facilities after natural disasters.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Project replaces vacant tire shop with 42 residential units, increasing affordable units significantly.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
En la vista pública de su nombramiento ante la Comisión de Nombramiento del Senado, el doctor José Antonio Colón Grau describió su plan para el Cuerpo de Emergencias Médicas: anunció una reducción del tiempo de respuesta a 16 minutos en promedio, contratación por convocatoria, compra de ambulancias y proyectos de registros electrónicos y telemedicina.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Fire Department briefed supervisors on a budget increase driven by new initiatives: a formal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion office, shift to FCTC testing and a community paramedicine expansion including street wellness and overdose response teams, plus $5.8M for a training facility and fleet/equipment replacement.
San Francisco County, California
Department reveals diverse hiring strategies and plans for enhancing equity among employees
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFMTA emphasizes policy priorities while addressing driveway location concerns for new housing.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
At a Senate confirmation hearing April 20, 2021, Rey Quiones V zquez, nominee for secretary of Puerto Ricos Department of Recreation and Sports, outlined plans to rehabilitate storm-damaged facilities, expand training centers and regulate e-sports while managing a $34.886 million agency budget and a reduced high-performance fund.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners discuss fee options and compliance for expedited affordable housing project.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Legislative aide Dominica Donovan supports Tier 3 Home SF project adding 42 housing units.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners hear public support for relocating garage entrance to enhance accessibility for residents.
San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss organized retail theft crisis and the need for increased police presence.
San Francisco County, California
San Francisco Police Chief William Scott asked the Budget Committee for 100 sworn recruits, 10 civilian transparency positions and technology upgrades, arguing staffing is needed to respond to rising gun and property crime. Supervisors pressed for clarity on year-to-year totals, overtime and how alternative response teams will change police workloads.
Senate, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico, International
Officials detail revamped emergency response strategy reducing service times significantly across the island.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Planning Commission approved a 42‑unit HOME‑SF project at 2800 Geary Boulevard and accepted the sponsor's variant to locate the garage entrance on Geary (without a late‑filed bulb‑out), unanimously directing the sponsor to work with Planning, SFMTA and other departments to design traffic‑calming, loading, and safety measures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
MTA insists on using cross streets for access to garages on Geary Boulevard.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public advocates argue proposed changes will limit community engagement at planning commission meetings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission considers alternative garage access at 2800 Geary Boulevard to alleviate traffic issues.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Planning staff and the project sponsor presented a design review of a proposed 160‑foot, 500‑unit mixed‑use building at 555–585 Bryant Street under the Central SoMa HSD and state density bonus, highlighting 78 on‑site affordable units and an expedited ministerial review; commissioners and the public raised affordability monitoring and design questions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Planning Commission voted to continue several matters on its calendar and separately continued the appeal of the preliminary mitigated negative declaration for 530 Sansom Street to July 8 after two failed and alternate motions; the body also adopted minutes for June 3 by unanimous vote.