South San Francisco, CA July 27, 2018 by Leslie Arroyo, City of SSF Dear residents, we know there is a lot of discussion about the dog attack that occurred last night. Here is a message from the South San…
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San Mateo County Harbor District moves to Districted Elections
South San Francisco, CA July 27, 2018 Press Release The San Mateo County Harbor District recently adopted a resolution to move from ‘at large’ to ‘districted’ elections. Since its formation in 1933 (with a brief hiatus in the 60s), the…
South San Francisco School Board and City Council to Discuss Housing on Surplus School Properties Fri July 27th 3PM
South San Francisco, CA July 24, 2018 South San Francisco City Council and South San Francisco Unified School District Liaison Standing Committee will take up the issue regarding the feasibility of affordable housing development on surplus South San Francisco School…
San Mateo County Beach and Creek Water Sample Results Posted July 25th
South San Francisco, CA July 25, 2018 Press Release Did you know not all of our beaches are considered safe for water use due to contaminants? The County of San Mateo does regulary testing and provides updates on their…
Genentech Unveils Positive Phase II Results for the First-Ever Eye Implant
South San Francisco, CA July 24, 2018 Press Release Genentech Unveils Positive Phase II Results for the First-Ever Eye Implant to Achieve Sustained Delivery of a Biologic Medicine to Treat People With Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Genentech’s investigational Port…
BOB BRIAN, LEGENDARY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACH, DIES AT 92
South San Francisco, CA July 24, 2018 by Bill Stridbeck Robert E. (“Bob”) Brian died on July 22, 2018 from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the age of 92. Born in San Diego on November 3, 1925, Brian graduated from…
Supervisor Dave Pine Secures Grant Funding for Habitat Restoration Work on Sign Hill in South San Francisco
South San Francisco, CA July 24, 2018 Submitted by David Burruto Today, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved a grant for $75,600 for the Sign Hill Habitat Restoration Project by the City of South San Francisco. Sign Hill,…
Happy 100th Birthday to South San Francisco Native Evelyn Martin
South San Francisco, CA July 23, 2018 Immigrating from Portugal, Antonio and Maria Martin made their home in South San Francisco over 100 years ago, where they raised their three children Evelyn, Joe, and Al. “I was born in South…
HELP! Medical Supplies Needed for Sister City Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico
South San Francisco, CA July 20, 2018 Submitted by Frank McAuley The South San Francisco Sister Cities Committee is having the last drive for medical supplies for the hospital and senior center in our sister city of Atotonilco el Alto,…
South San Francisco Police Department Swears in New Officers, Dispatchers, and Parking Enforcement Officers
South San Francisco, CA July 18, 2018 Press Release Family, friends and colleagues gathered for a special badge and swearing in ceremony Tuesday morning in the City Council Chambers as South San Francisco Chief of Police, Jeff Azzopardi, promoted one…