What happened on Tuesday, 20 December 2022
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission moved two entertainment permits to regular agenda after public comments on local support.
White House, Coffee County, Tennessee
At a brief Beer Board meeting, board members voted by voice to approve an on‑ and off‑premises beer license for White House Pizza and Pub at 2404 US 31W after a board member said the applicant had completed required items; agenda and Dec. 6 minutes were also approved.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission urges restrictions on live music after repeated compliance violations by venue owner.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Scott Gordon highlights lack of mask training and effectiveness in COVID prevention measures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health Commission votes for closed session amid calls for transparency from public commenters
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After staff detailed 79 311 complaints and multiple citations, the Entertainment Commission reconditioned Gestalt’s LLP: live entertainment is now limited to Friday and Saturday nights until 10 p.m. while ownership and compliance questions remain.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Officials discuss improved outreach and application processes for parklet and jam permits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Arepas secures an LLP permit for indoor entertainment at 3198 Sixteenth Street.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Expert highlights mask inefficacy and urges proper training during public health discourse.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speaker calls for immediate public access to Laguna Honda's CMS action plan submission.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Entertainment Commission approved a consent agenda of LLP permits, moved Arepas to the regular agenda, granted Arepas an LLP with staff sound limits (internal limit 86 dBA, 91 dBC max), and approved Kilowatt’s POE change of ownership with outreach conditions.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Staff at Laguna recognized for dedication and collaborative efforts in difficult healthcare conditions
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Skylark faces citation as inspectors find security plan violations and lack of management on-site
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The new team aims to enhance Kilowatt's legacy as a vibrant music venue.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco African American Faith Based Coalition provides food and resources to thousands.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Nightlife businesses report staffing shortages and safety concerns despite some financial recovery improvements.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Inspectors cited Gestalt, Halcyon, and Galleria Boheme for operating entertainment beyond legal hours
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
A Dec. 20 presentation to the Entertainment Commission found 79% of surveyed nightlife businesses expect to operate beyond six months, but many report staffing shortages, lower attendance versus 2019, public safety and overdose concerns, and requests for city support.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco's Abundant Birth Project recognized for addressing maternal health inequities across California.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public comments criticize Laguna Honda's closed session and demand accountability and transparency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Gestalt owner discusses ongoing permit violations with San Francisco commission addressing sound complaints.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Entertainment Commission on Dec. 20 reviewed plans to transition temporary JAM outdoor permits into permanent brick‑and‑mortar permits, urged permit holders to start property approvals by Jan. 15 and announced a digital application to launch by Jan. 1.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Local residents express concerns over mask mandates, citing lack of effectiveness and harm to children.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community advocates urge against transferring residents from Laguna Honda to prevent deaths.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves Kilowatt's permit for new ownership and live entertainment renovation plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
COVID cases increase in San Francisco as officials promote bivalent booster and prevention measures.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Deputy Director/Director's Report noted rising COVID cases and hospitalizations, 283,966 bivalent boosters administered (about 32% of the population), expanded community outreach and school pop‑ups, and recognition of the Abundant Birth Project; DPH described preparations for holiday surge and the upcoming end of the state emergency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
During general public comment, callers alternately urged reinstating indoor mask requirements to protect elders and opposed mask mandates as ineffective, harmful or unlawful; both sides cited anecdotal and scientific claims while the commission did not vote on mask policy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners received an update that the City signed a settlement with CMS and CDPH, monitoring surveys began Nov. 28 and concluded Dec. 16, and an action plan and root‑cause analysis are due to CMS/CDPH on or before Jan. 6, 2023; public commenters urged transparency and raised concerns about prior transfers and deaths; the commission moved into closed session and voted not to disclose.