What happened on Thursday, 11 May 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Health Service Board approved 2024 Health Net Canopy Care HMO rate cards reflecting a 3.7% projected increase from 2023 to 2024 after applying a rate-stabilization buy-down; board discussion noted capitation and pharmacy components behind the recommendation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City staff recommended that directors find Sutter Health's California Pacific Medical Center in compliance with the Van Ness/Gary development agreement for 2021, while commissioners and public speakers urged action on the closure of labor-and-delivery services, a shortage of subacute/SNF beds, and limited new Medi-Cal enrollment in the Tenderloin.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors propose resolution to match police recruitment bonuses to enhance SFPD staffing and hiring.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Participants prioritize flagship strategies to improve high school readiness for eighth graders.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners advocate for urgent action on subacute bed shortage to improve city healthcare.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Aon and SFHSS actuaries told the board labor costs, lingering COVID effects, rising complex-care claims and pharmaceutical innovations are pushing a likely national trend near 7% for 2024; staff warned plan-specific renewals could be higher and previewed Medicare Advantage changes to be discussed June 8.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Users can track project statuses via upgraded property information map in Acela system.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mission Bernal's CEO commits to restoring labor and delivery services and engaging with DPH.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Educators outline flexible schedules and interdisciplinary teaching to enhance middle school experience.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors discuss renaming Stow Lake to reflect values against antisemitism in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Weisbach raises concerns on DBI's involvement affecting project timelines and resources.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
SFHSS racial equity lead Leticia Harris reported annual progress on the department's Racial Equity Action Plan, citing improved race/ethnicity data capture, gaps in SOGI data, and requests to the Office of Racial Equity for a citywide catalog of employee affinity groups and budget support for staff resource groups.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors amended a resolution urging the city to 'price match' top recruitment bonuses to compete with neighboring jurisdictions and added parallel provisions for the San Francisco Sheriff's Department; the committee voted to continue the item to the call of the chair for scheduling and additional findings.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Calhoun's advice against site permits raises concerns among city officials about process effectiveness.
San Francisco County, California
District 4 residents rally support for lake renaming to honor Quentin Kopp
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners advocate for Sutter Health to collaborate with the city on subacute services.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland examines middle school performance data post-pandemic and reforms for improvement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Calhoun calls for consistency and efficiency in permit reviews during commissioner meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CPMC reports advancements in Guerrero Plaza and transit programs for employees in San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents express concern over the lack of permanent subacute care beds in San Francisco.
San Francisco County, California
Speakers support renaming Stow Lake to honor park pioneer Patrick Quigley.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to send a resolution urging the Recreation and Park Commission to remove the name 'Stow' from Stow Lake and related features in Golden Gate Park, and outlined a three‑meeting community process to propose replacement names.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Superintendent Choudhary guides discussions on Maryland's plan for high school readiness strategies.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Participants commend new housing process improvements while highlighting interdepartmental communication issues.
San Francisco County, California
An ordinance amending the Health Code to exempt certain massage permit applicants from fingerprinting (if licensed by the California Massage Therapy Council), to remove some notification/inspection requirements, and to allow keyless exterior locks with DPH approval was sent to the Board of Supervisors with a positive committee recommendation.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners evaluate the reopening of St. Luke's OB services and community needs.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Melgar and Dorsey advocate for renaming lake due to troubling historical ties.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Superintendent Choudhry emphasizes tracking school performance and innovative strategies for improvement.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City agencies unveil project to streamline San Francisco's site permit application process.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CPMC exceeds charity care goals and meets healthcare commitments despite COVID-19 challenges.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted to send a resolution to the Board recommending that the transfer of a Type 21 off‑sale general liquor license to Naran Aya Corporation dba Casa Lucas #3 at 4555 Mission serve the public convenience or necessity, noting planning fixes and community outreach.
San Francisco County, California
Committee votes against liquor license transfer to improve neighborhood convenience and safety.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CPMC reports difficulties in enrolling new Medi-Cal patients in the Tenderloin region.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Architects advocate for improved interdepartmental coordination to simplify permit acquisition in San Francisco.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Maryland significantly improves middle school attendance and academic outcomes, inspiring other states.
San Francisco County, California
The Public Safety & Neighborhood Services Committee moved to prepare a resolution finding that the transfer of a Type 21 off‑sale general liquor license to Tony's Nature Food at 1336 Grant Ave would not serve the public convenience or necessity, citing neighborhood oversaturation and opposition letters.
San Francisco County, California
Committee members emphasize proactive measures to combat racism and promote allyship.
San Francisco County, California
Local speakers urge renaming Stow Lake to address its namesake's racist legacy
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Teresa Palmer urges monitoring of CPMC after allegations of service violations affecting underserved patients.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners call on CPMC to address critical health needs in the Tenderloin area
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
The state's blueprint emphasizes educational priorities and structural enablers for student success.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Jerry Dratler advocates for speeding up site permit issuance to enhance developer financing.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents urge preservation of warm water program for muscle recovery and health benefits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Health officials acknowledge the need for more language services at San Francisco health center
San Francisco County, California
SFPD and Alcohol Liaison Unit recommend approval for Tony's Nature Food liquor license upgrade.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
Research reveals attendance, behavior, and courses predict sixth graders' graduation success.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Council invites feedback to streamline building processes for various stakeholders this summer.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CPMC exceeded hiring goals by securing 67% of entry-level positions from priority neighborhoods.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Sutter Health told commissioners it plans campus transit-fare programs this year, but planning staff and commissioners said CPMC is not yet trending to meet the DA's 15% single-occupancy-trip reduction target and that monitoring and additional measures will continue.
San Francisco County, California
Supervisors Melgaard and Chaney propose renaming Stow Lake to reflect San Francisco's diversity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
CPMC discusses compliance, barriers in community health services, and upcoming plans for transparency.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City planning and building inspection staff presented a proposal on May 11 to replace the city's site permit process with a Planning-led "development review permit," aiming for a 30-day completeness check and one consolidated plan-check letter. Stakeholders broadly supported reform but raised concerns about DPW/PG&E coordination, staffing and multiple revision cycles.
Maryland Department of Education, School Boards, Maryland
At a virtual charrette the Maryland State Board of Education and the Maryland Department of Education sought public feedback on flagship strategies to make students "Ready for High School," emphasizing an early warning indicator system, flexible master schedules and expanded supports after data showing middle-grade math and behavior gaps.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
City staff reported that CPMC exceeded First Source nonconstruction hiring goals (47% as of July 2022) and that the workforce development fund supports neighborhood nonprofits; commissioners requested neighborhood-level hire breakdowns and continued retention reporting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners raise concerns about labor delivery timing and TDM measures at Mission Bernal.
San Francisco County, California
Committee supports adding sheriff's department under staffing resolution and defers further vote.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speaker emphasizes stronger language on racial equality in health recommendations during health board meeting
Senator Mitt Romney, Utah Senators and Congress Representatives, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Senators Mitt Romney and Michael Lee criticized a mortgage-pricing policy that took effect May 1, saying it will raise costs for some conventional-mortgage borrowers with higher credit scores and larger down payments while lowering costs for others; dollar impacts were not specified.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Board endorses substantial dental rate reductions by utilizing stabilization reserves for employee plans.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The board approved suspending the standard stabilization policy for Delta Dental PPO and applying two-thirds of the 12/31/2022 stabilization surplus toward a 2024 buy-down, producing a recommended 6.9% reduction in active-employee PPO rates (with small administrative fee increases).