Press Releases

For immediate release: July 20, 2026
Contact: Rachel Gordon, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

Major Upgrades to Chinatown's Health Center, Library and Portsmouth Square Move Forward, Strengthening Neighborhood Landmarks for Generations to Come; Temporary Traffic and Transit Changes During Construction Start July 29

For immediate release: June 1, 2026

Contact: Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Public Works, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

ANNUAL OCEAN BEACH SAND RELOCATION PROJECT STARTS TUESDAY, JUNE 2

The operation aims to reduce recurring sand buildup on the Great Highway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2026
Contact: Rachel Gordon, San Francisco Public Works, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

IN CELEBRATION OF ARBOR DAY 2026, SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC WORKS WILL PLANT 100 NEW STREET TREES WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS AND ALSO HOST A FREE, FAMILY-FUN ECO FAIR

For immediate release: January 9, 2026

Contact: Rachel Gordon, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

NEW SEASON OF LOVE OUR CITY: NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION DAY KICKS OFF ON SATURDAY

More Than 100 Community Volunteers Set to Join San Francisco Public Works Crews

to Green and Clean the Western Addition, Tenderloin and Hayes Valley Neighborhoods

For immediate release: January 2, 2026

Contact: Rachel Gordon, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

SAN FRANCISCO MAINTAINS A ROADWAY PAVEMENT CONDITION RATING OF “GOOD”

Annual Evaluation Keeps the City’s Ranking Above the Bay Area Average

For immediate release: Nov. 10, 2025

Contact: Rachel Gordon, rachel.gordon@sfdpw.org

MAYOR LURIE TO ADVANCE PROPOSED STREET VENDING LAW

Proposed changes would complement San Francisco’s existing Street Vendor Permit Program that provides entrepreneurship opportunities, while maintaining a safe and accessible public right of way in the City’s neighborhood commercial corridors

For immediate release: Jan. 2, 2015 
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

San Francisco Street Pavement Condition Improves for Third Straight Year 
Annual assessment shows steady progress in road quality citywide

San Francisco, CA – Mayor Ed Lee and Public Works Director Mohammed Nuru today announced the results of a roadway condition survey that shows the quality of the City’s streets continues to improve, thanks in large part to the voter-approved $248 million 2011 Road Repaving and Street Safety bond.

For immediate release: Oct. 16, 2015
Contact: Rachel Gordon, 415-554-6045

San Francisco, CA - Public Works, Supervisor John Avalos and hundreds of volunteers are expected to come out to the Community Clean Team volunteer event Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. to beautify and restore areas in District 11.

For immediate release: Nov. 4, 2015
Contact: Mindy Linetzky, (415) 554-4829

San Francisco, CA -- On Friday, Nov. 6, the popular Friday Night Market returns to UN Plaza, featuring live music, food trucks, cocktails, vendors, games, Zumba and lots of free fun.