Dear neighbors,
I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Whether you are checking in with your neighbors, winding down at a holiday party, or volunteering at a neighborhood clean up or food drive, every act of kindness contributes to strengthening our communities in District 11. I am committed to continue fighting for resources that our district’s immigrants, youths, seniors, and working families need.
Here are some 2025 highlights:
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Affirmed the rights of immigrants to seek healthcare without harassment and affirmed the due process rights of San Franciscans, along with the essential role of community partnership with local law enforcement to maintain public safety
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Supported small businesses by maintaining cleaning services and beautification, promoting economic development, authorizing a Department of Public Works program for graffiti abatement on private property in commercial area, and supported the creation of a Small Business Rezoning Construction Relief Program to support those impacted by the City’s residential rezoning program adopted this year.
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Supported funds to immigration legal defense and community response services
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Supported backfill of SNAP and requested Budget and Legislative Analyst Reports on Affordable Housing and Food Security
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Proposed an ordinance establishing Residential Tenant Protections
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Supported residents navigating through city departments to facilitate sidewalk repairs, trees trimmed, homeless outreach, and more
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Nominated 3 businesses to receive legacy businesses status in D11 including Lacy’s Barbershop, Daniel’s Pharmacy, and Bravo Pizza
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Connected residents with resources including a College Readiness Workshop, District 11 Health Fair, Fire Safety Workshop, Emergency Response Workshop
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Supported revitalization of community spaces through events like the Excelsior Night Market, Jerry Day, and CHOW-FUN
Thank you so much to all our community partners who worked hard to have so many successful community events in District 11!
Please note that December 17th, 2025 through January 2nd, 2026 is legislative recess for the Board of Supervisors, so my office’s capacity will be reduced. We will still respond to emails and voicemails, but response times may be slower. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Please continue to reach out to my office with questions, concerns, or comments in-person at City Hall, or via phone or email: (415) 554-6975 or ChenStaff@sfgov.org. For more regular updates and resources, check my Instagram: @chyannechensf.
All my best,
Supervisor Chyanne Chen |
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K Ingleside Rapid Project |
🚧As soon as the week of January 12th, SFMTA crews will begin painting red transit lines in the eastbound direction and adding five left turn restrictions on Ocean Avenue in Ingleside. The transit lanes will extend between Junipero Serra Boulevard and Lee Avenue. These red transit lanes are being added to make trips on the K Ingleside faster and more reliable. Learn more about the K Ingleside Rapid Project HERE and about the new lane changes
HERE.
To keep Ocean Avenue traffic moving, SFMTA is adding the following improvements:
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Red Transit Lanes. Transit lanes are being added to make trips on the K Ingleside faster and more reliable. These transit lanes were approved as part of the K Ingleside Rapid Project following several years of community outreach
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Better traffic signal timing. Earlier this year, the SFMTA retimed the traffic signals on Ocean Avenue to give longer green lights to people driving on Ocean Avenue.
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Left-turn restrictions at five locations. This change is being implemented to keep transit stops clear of traffic and keep traffic flowing.
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New loading zones to decrease double parking. SFMTA worked with merchants to convert parking spaces to new loading zones. With few loading zones on Ocean Avenue previously, double parking has been common, blocking traffic. By giving businesses and passengers a dedicated place to load, there should be less double parking and will help keep traffic moving.
Please note the new left turn restrictions:
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No left turn from Ocean Avenue onto Brighton Avenue (southbound)
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No left turn from Ocean Avenue onto Plymouth Avenue (northbound)
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No left turn from Ocean Avenue onto Miramar Avenue (southbound)
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No left turn from Ocean Avenue onto Jules Avenue (southbound)
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No left turn from Ocean Avenue onto Lakewood Avenue (northbound)
During transit lane painting, one lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Signage and pavement markings will become effective as they are added. There may be temporary impacts to parking. No impact is expected to the K Ingleside train service during this time.
Please contact project staff at RapidKProject@SFMTA.com or 415-646-2410 with any questions or concerns. |
CalFresh & Medi-cal Updates |
🍎CalFresh Emergency Grocery Gift Cards
Over 73% of CalFresh recipients have activated their grocery gift cards. If you have not yet activated your gift card, please do so by December 31st, 2025. If they are not activated by this date, the gift card balances will expire. Codes activated or redeemed by December 31st can still be used until March 31st, 2026.
Recipients no longer have to contact HSA or GiveCard to unlock the cards.
For assistance in accessing the cards visit: https://app.givecard.com/foodsf
🖊️Changes to Medi-Cal Benefits
Due to State budget changes, there are changes coming to some people’s Medi-Cal benefits. As of January 1, 2026, patients with certain immigration statuses will no longer be allowed to enroll in Medi-Cal. However, if you enroll before December 31, 2025 you can STAY on Medi-Cal indefinitely. It is also important that people currently receiving Medi-Cal make sure they renew their enrollment when it’s due and don’t lose their insurance.
For more information visit:
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Online: BenefitsCal.com
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By phone: (415) 557-5000
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In person at an SFHSA Service Center: 1235 Mission Street | 1440 Harrison Street | 3120 Mission Street | 2 Gough Street for older adults and people with disabilities
If you receive care or want to receive care from a Community Health Center, you can go there for assistance. To find a Community Health Center, visit HERE.
Some Dental Benefits may end for some Medi-Cal recipients on June 30, 2026. While people with certain immigration statuses who enroll before December 31, 2025 can stay on Medi-Cal, they will no longer be eligible for most dental benefits after June 30, 2026 (except for pregnant people and children, who will still be eligible). To check which immigration statuses will be impacted, visit HERE. For more detailed information about upcoming changes, visit HERE.
Emergency care, including emergency dental care, will still be available. |
🚃Tap-to-Pay is Coming to MUNI
Beginning on December 10th, Tap-to-Pay will be available for riders on Muni, Caltrain, and other Bay Area transit systems. Transit riders will be able to pay by tapping a debit or credit card at the fare box, or by using their smartphone wallets, in addition to the existing payment methods.
For more information, visit HERE.
🚧Boarding Island Construction at San Jose/Lakeview
Beginning on December 4th, Public Works crews will begin construction for safer boarding islands on San Jose Avenue at Lakeview Avenue. This is part of the SFMTA’s M Ocean View Transit & Safety Project quick-build safety upgrades.
The existing islands will be demolished and the new boarding islands will be wider and longer. With these new islands, train riders will no longer step from or onto the street when using these stops. Construction is expected to last approximately 10-12 days on each island, from 7AM and 6PM every day.
Learn more in the M Ocean View Transit & Safety Project update at SFMTA.com/MOceanView. Sign up for Email or SMS Alert updates HERE.
🚧 Mission and Geneva Ave Infrastructure Improvement Program
The Mission Street and Geneva Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Program is Segment III of work. Work is currently happening on Mission Street, between Russia Ave. and Theresa St. This will last approximately 11 months from January 2025 to February 2026. Sewer service will not be interrupted during replacement of the sewer main, so household/business plumbing can be used as usual. The allowable work hours are: Monday-Friday from 7AM to 5PM, Saturday and Sunday from 8AM to 6PM. Please note weekend work is allowed, but none is anticipated at this time. Sign up for e-updates for notification of scheduled weekend work.
This scope of work will include sewer main replacement and rehabilitation work, curb ramp and pedestrian bulb-out installation, transit bulb-outs, Auxiliary Water Supply System (AWSS) settlement monitoring work, electrical and traffic signal upgrades, concrete street base replacement work (concrete roadwork) and pavement renovation.
Please visit www.sfpublicworks.org/Mission-Geneva for additional information. To sign-up to receive electronic updates during construction, please click HERE.
🚗Excelsior Residential Parking Permit
asd The request to extend the existing Area “V” Residential Parking Permit (RPP) to various blocks in the Excelsior, has been initiated by residents in the area. The SFMTA is conducting an online petition for residents of the proposed RPP blocks. Petitions of support must be received from a minimum of 50% of residential units on each proposed block (defined as both sides of the street, between two cross-streets) to initiate the change. This petition allows residents to express their support or opposition to residential parking for their block.
Find more detailed information about the Excelsior RPP and the survey HERE.
If you are interested in initiating an RPP request in your neighborhood, find more details about the program HERE.
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📚 SF Rec and Park Community Opportunity Fund
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is accepting applications for the Community Opportunity Fund (COF) from January 2026 through March 2026. The Community Opportunity Fund is a citywide capital involvement program funded by General Obligation Funds that provides an opportunity for neighbors, community groups, park advocates, and partners to nominate their park project ideas for funding.
This is the COF's sixth application cycle and the City has allocated $6 million from the 2020 Health and Recovery Bond for this round of project awards. Awards of up to $1.5M will be offered for large projects and up to $500K for small projects
Please visit the program's website for more details about the program. If you would like to receive further updates on the Community Opportunity Fund (COF), please select updates for "Rec Park Improvements | Initiatives: Community Opportunity Fund (COF)" HERE.
🖊️Jobs with Justice: Immigrants in the Workforce Trainings
Jobs with Justice is hosting free, confidential trainings online and in-person for small business owners and managers. These trainings focus on immigrant rights, workplace protections and rights, and the legal responsibilities of business owners. Register for a training HERE.
📈Workshop: Profitability Boost For Existing Storefronts and Restaurants
The Renaissance Center is hosting a workshop on December 15th from 12:30-3:30pm about boosting profitability for restaurants and storefronts at the Excelsior Library (4400 Mission St). Learn proven strategies to boost sales, cut costs, and elevate your storefront or restaurant. Register as you walk in or using the link HERE.
💼 SBDC Business Advising Office Hours
Get 1-on-1 support and assistance from a business advisor on December 18th from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Excelsior Action Group (35 San Juan Ave). Call or Text 415-937-7232 to secure your spot. |
| 🙌 Gather and celebrate Kwanzaa on Monday, December 29th from 6:00-9:00pm at the Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center (650 Capitol Ave) with neighbors in love, light, and unity. The celebration will be filled with laughter, good food, deep roots, and warm community energy. Visit the OMI Cultural Participation Project on
Instagram for more information to come. |
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