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Mayor Lurie Appoints City Hall Outsider Jake Berliner to Lead New Office of Management and Budget

Mayor Lurie Appoints City Hall Outsider Jake Berliner to Lead New Office of Management and Budget

Mayor Daniel Lurie has appointed Jake Berliner, a partner at the consulting firm McKinsey and Company, to head San Francisco's new Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This new office replaces the Mayor’s Budget Office. Berliner, who is considered a City Hall outsider, faces the immediate challenge of mastering the city's intricate budget processes to deliver an updated financial projection by the end of the year and a balanced budget by June 1, 2027. He replaces Sophia Kittler, a City Hall insider and a holdover from Mayor London Breed’s administration. Mayor Lurie stated that Berliner's 'outsider’s perspective' will be valuable in 'redesigning the budget process.' Berliner's background includes 13 years at McKinsey, where he focused on complex financial and operational change for education providers, state governments, and philanthropies. He has also served on the Board of Trustees at Gateway, a public school, and previously worked for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and former US Senator Di...
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San Francisco City Hall Hosts Inaugural Diwali Celebration with Mayor Daniel Lurie

San Francisco City Hall Hosts Inaugural Diwali Celebration with Mayor Daniel Lurie

San Francisco City Hall Hosts Inaugural Diwali Celebration with Mayor Daniel Lurie
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San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Announces $12.25 Million Plan to Enhance Safety in Mission District

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Announces $12.25 Million Plan to Enhance Safety in Mission District

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Jackie Fielder have unveiled a $12.25 million initiative aimed at improving public safety and expanding community services around the 16th and 24th Street BART stations in the Mission District. The plan includes increased police patrols by the San Francisco Police Department and sheriff's deputies, along with a 60-day deployment of 16 California Highway Patrol officers citywide. Funding for this initiative comprises $9.25 million from the philanthropic organization Crankstart and $3 million in state funding secured by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel. The investment will also support expanded civilian ambassador coverage, improved lighting, public safety technology, and upgrades around Marshall Elementary School, including fencing, murals, landscaping, and a dedicated Spanish-speaking community ambassador. Residents have expressed concerns that increased enforcement might displace illegal activities to residential side streets, a concern Mayor Lurie acknowledged,...
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Mayor Daniel Lurie Secures $9.25 Million Grant for Mission BART Plazas Improvement

Mayor Daniel Lurie Secures $9.25 Million Grant for Mission BART Plazas Improvement

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and Supervisor Jackie Fielder announced a $9.25 million grant from the Crankstart Foundation aimed at improving conditions at the Mission District's two BART plazas and surrounding streets. The funding, provided by Michael Moritz's family foundation, will be allocated for installing lighting, 'public safety technology,' and hiring additional community ambassadors. The specific nature of the technology is yet to be determined, though the city has previously utilized police drones and Flock surveillance cameras. The areas around the 16th and 24th Street BART stations are currently affected by open drug dealing, drug consumption, and the sale of stolen goods, impacting over 10,000 daily visitors. Mayor Lurie has frequently visited these plazas, acknowledging the city's prior shortcomings in addressing these issues. This grant follows a previous $3 million secured from the state for plaza improvements earlier this year.
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Rebecca Black's 'Exhibitionism' Tour Features at San Francisco's Castro Theatre

Rebecca Black's 'Exhibitionism' Tour Features at San Francisco's Castro Theatre

Rebecca Black's 'Exhibitionism' Tour Features at San Francisco's Castro Theatre
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Zurich North America Seeks Marine Underwriting Specialist in San Francisco for Hybrid Role

Zurich North America Seeks Marine Underwriting Specialist in San Francisco for Hybrid Role

Zurich North America Seeks Marine Underwriting Specialist in San Francisco for Hybrid Role
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Rebecca Black's 'Exhibitionism' Tour Stop in San Francisco Emphasizes Self-Expression

Rebecca Black's 'Exhibitionism' Tour Stop in San Francisco Emphasizes Self-Expression

Rebecca Black's 'Exhibitionism' Tour Stop in San Francisco Emphasizes Self-Expression
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OpenAI kicks off charm offensive to change voters' view of data centers

OpenAI kicks off charm offensive to change voters' view of data centers

By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Stunning victories by Democrats in US midterm elections this week have been interpreted by many as Americans repudiating tech industry plans to build data centers across the country.
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Chime raises annual revenue forecast on robust demand

Chime raises annual revenue forecast on robust demand

Nov 4 (Reuters) - Fintech firm Chime raised its forecast for full-year revenue growth above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, betting on sustained demand for its digital banking products.
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Prime members get $0 Uber Eats delivery, plus $20 off first two orders

Prime members get $0 Uber Eats delivery, plus $20 off first two orders

Amazon Prime's new Uber Eats benefit includes $0 delivery fees plus $20 off each of a member's first two eligible orders.
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The Asia Foundation Announces 2027 Development Fellows Program with U.S. Component

The Asia Foundation Announces 2027 Development Fellows Program with U.S. Component

The Asia Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 Development Fellows Program, a year-long leadership initiative for young professionals and emerging leaders from Asia and the Pacific. This program aims to enhance leadership capabilities, deepen understanding of development challenges, and foster an international network of practitioners. The 2027 cohort, limited to 10 individuals, will participate in intensive leadership training and a study tour in Japan from March 11-20, 2027. A significant component of the fellowship includes a Leadership Dialogue and Exchange Program in the United States, specifically in San Francisco, California, from November 7-18, 2027. Fellows will also receive a professional development award of up to US$2,500 and benefit from coaching and mentorship. The program is designed to allow participants to remain in their current professional roles while attending scheduled activities. The application deadline for the 2027 cohort is December 1, 2026, with selections announced in ...
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Scale AI Co-founder Lucy Guo Sues Meta for Ex-Girlfriend's Instagram Data in Defamation Case

Scale AI Co-founder Lucy Guo Sues Meta for Ex-Girlfriend's Instagram Data in Defamation Case

Scale AI Co-founder Lucy Guo Sues Meta for Ex-Girlfriend's Instagram Data in Defamation Case