For immediate release: May 18, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR RECOMMENDS RAISING RESIDENTIAL REFUSE RATES

Change Would Expand San Francisco’s Capacity to Process More Recyclables

For immediate release: May 12, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

Spring Cleaning: Volunteers to Spruce Up District 8 Neighborhoods

Weeding, Pruning and Litter Removal on Tap for Saturday Morning

Work Locations and Approximate Timeline:

• De Soto St. between Urbano Dr. and Halloway Ave. (February - March 2017)
• Victoria St. between Urbano Dr. and Halloway Ave. (February - March 2017)
• Moncado Way between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Paloma Ave. (March - April 2017)
• Head St. between Halloway Ave. and Ashton Ave. ( March - April 2017)
• Pico Ave. between Ashton Ave. and Urbano Drive (March - April 2017)
• Paloma Ave. between Junipero Serra Blvd. and Ocean Ave. (April - May 2017)
• Borica St. between Urbano Dr. to Halloway Ave. (April - May 2017)
• Corona St. between Urbano Dr. to Halloway Ave. (May - June 2017)
• Mercedes Way between Paloma Ave. to Junipero Serra Blvd. (June - July 2017)
• Moncada Way between Paloma Ave. to Urbano Dr. (July - August 2017)
• Cedro Ave. between Mercedes Way and Urbano Dr. (July - August 2017)
• Cerritos Ave. between Mercedes Way and Ocean Ave. (September - October 2017)
• Entrado Ct. and Borica St. (September - October 2017)
• Corona St. and Urbano Dr. (October - November 2017)
• Urbano Dr. - complete (March - November 2017)
• Alviso St. between Urbano Dr. and Halloway Ave. (November - December 2017)
• Monticello St. between Estero Ave and Halloway Ave. (December 2017 - January 2018)
• Estero Ave. between Alviso St. and Lunado Way (January - February 2018)

San Francisco Public Works is making improvements along Diamond Heights Boulevard between Portola and Sussex streets to improve pedestrian safety and stormwater management. The project includes pavement renovation, curb construction, sidewalk replacement, and sewer and water managment improvements. The work will be completed in a series of phases, see the sample sequence below:
 

San Francisco Public Works is partnering with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to improve stormwater management and walking and biking conditions to the Lower Haight and Alamo Square neighborhoods. The project include curb ramp upgrades, bioretention area landscape installations, asphalt paving, permeable unit paver installations and drainage work. 
 

Bayview Opera House Renovation

The $5.7 million renovation of the historic Bayview Opera House significantly improved ADA access throughout the landmark site and transformed the adjacent plaza into a welcoming community gathering space for music, performing arts, and cultural programming.
 

For immediate release: April 24, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

PUBLIC WORKS WEEK 2017: OPEN HOUSES AND PROJECT TOURS

Hands-on activities with our trades workers, architects and engineers

San Francisco, CA – Hundreds of students will participate in Public Works Week 2017 to learn firsthand about careers in the trades, architecture and engineering.

For immediate release: April 21, 2017

Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

VOLUNTEERS TO SPRUCE UP DISTRICT 6 NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EARTH DAY

Planting, Landscaping and Painting Projects on Tap for Saturday Morning

What is the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner? 

The Medical Examiner coordinates the investigation and certification of deaths in San Francisco. Medical examiners investigate and sign death certificates for all manners of deaths (homicide, suicide, accident) and deaths of persons who may be unidentified. Services provided by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are essential and critical for the community.