Supervisor Fielder Newsletter

Hello District 9!

Here’s a deeper look at what we’ve been working on since our last update…

These are unprecedented times, and they call for equally unprecedented leadership. Across the country, Trump’s administration is sending masked federal agents, including ICE, to largely immigrant neighborhoods and communities of color to test the boundaries of our basic constitutional rights. I myself have seen people arrested and detained at immigration court in downtown San Francisco, after showing up for their hearings, as instructed, for asylum cases and ICE check-ins, only to have their cases suddenly dismissed by DHS attorneys so that ICE can detain them immediately outside the courtroom door. The feds are changing the rules, and denying individuals their right to due process leading to the devastating separation of families, and attempts to tear our communities apart.

And in the latest twist and turns of the Trump administration, they have been sowing further chaos in the Bay Area with threats last week to swarm San Francisco and the region with federal troops, following the extremely reckless statements by billionaire tech executives calling for federal military presence to clean up the City. This was an egregious escalation of this fascist administration’s attacks against California, and its working people, especially San Francisco’s immigrant communities. In light of the threat, I moved to ask an unscheduled question of the Mayor at the Mayor’s monthly appearance before the board last Tuesday, October 21st. In a unanimous vote, I was able to ask the Mayor what directions he has given to departments to prepare our city in the case Trump did decide to send the National Guard or other federal forces to San Francisco. I am glad I made the motion, and grateful to my colleagues for supporting it because the very next day is when the news of Customs & Border Patrol officers arriving at the Alameda Coast Guard base hit the news. While called off at the last minute, the circumstances for this reversal continue to concern me and other leaders in the Bay Area, not to mention Trump’s erratic nature, which could well lead to this threat arising again at a moment’s notice. I’ve been in touch with my counterparts in LA, DC, Portland, and Chicago who know all too well the terror that a federal occupation wreaks on their most vulnerable residents. We are in solidarity with, and learning from, leaders in those cities who are using creative legal avenues, "tactical frivolity” in protests, and new approaches to organizing local mutual aid and solidarity.

San Francisco has a long history of cutting edge resistance and community organizing ourselves, and my office is working with community partners to strengthen preparedness to address the harms that are already being wrought on our immigrant community at ICE courts, and to be ready in District 9 should Trump send federal agents en masse in the future. We are also working with other elected leaders in the Bay Area to ensure a coordinated regional response to meet the needs of our communities. I want to be crystal clear: it is essential that we are messaging power, not panic, and continue working in coalitions with immigrant rights organizers and lawyers who have been prepared for this exact scenario.

On Tuesday, October 28, together with my colleagues, Supervisors Chan, Melgar, Chen, Mahmood, and President Mandelman, we introduced a budget supplemental at the Board of Supervisors to appropriate funds from the City’s general reserves towards San Francisco’s immigrant legal services and Rapid Response Network, which have been underfunded amidst threats by the Trump administration.

Meanwhile, the daily work to address the needs of District 9 constituents continues. This month we mourned Binoj Budhathoki, a father who was killed in a hit and run incident in Bernal Heights. The Cortland corridor is on the high injury network, and we are pushing the SF Metropolitan Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and SFPD to put in place practical and doable measures to increase traffic and pedestrian safety (see my Bernal Street Safety letter here ). We have also been pushing City departments and the Mayor’s office to deploy more resources into the Mission at 16th and 24th streets (see my Mission Street Conditions letter here), and working closely with merchants across D9 in the Mission, Mission/Bernal, Bernal Heights (both sides of the hill), and the Portola to uplift our commercial corridors.

As Chair of the Government Audit and Oversight Committee, I continue to ask hard questions about the many Behested Payment Waivers that the Mayor’s office and other departments have been requesting to solicit donations from potentially “interested parties.” I have also called for a hearing on the PermitSF contract the Mayor’s office granted to OpenGov . My concerns around the OpenGov contract boil down to four elements: the cost, the quality, the procedure, and OpenGov’s relationships to the Mayor. Any one of them on their own are eyebrow-raising, but combined, they are cause for serious concern. I have also called for a hearing into a private housing developer and his apparent reneging on community benefits promised to the Mission community after the Beast on Bryant saga.

Lastly, I have pushed forward the work for a Green Bank, which is now supported by two-thirds of San Franciscans!

This and so much more is going on in the D9 office. I invite you to read further to learn about other issues we are working on to improve the lives of our residents.

In community,

Supervisor Jackie Fielder

Immigration

I want to start off by saying: ICE and CBP are absolutely not welcome in District 9 in San Francisco. Since January, we have already seen the terror that increased ICE presence and enforcement has wreaked on our residents. Some have been too afraid to go to work, send their kids to school, or go out to the store for groceries. This has had a real economic impact on our immigrant-owned small businesses as well. The attacks against our friends, family, co-workers and neighbors have already begun, and as your elected leader, I will continue to stand up to and resist the rampant disregard for the rule of law, due process, right to peaceful protest, all fundamental guarantees in the US Constitution. San Francisco is and will remain a Sanctuary City and our commitment to immigrant communities is unwavering. My work on the Board of Supervisors includes shoring up our local laws in order to stave off any possible erosion of our Sanctuary status.

In these moments of uncertainty, it is critical to spread power, not panic. While the threat of an imminent deployment of federal troops descending on San Francisco and the Bay Area have been called off after last week’s threats, the whims of the federal administration remain unpredictable. Rapid Response hotline networks across the Bay Area have been preparing emergency plans all year in case of mass mobilization of ICE officers or federal agents, and are prepared to support the community should this happen at any future date. There is so much incredible organizing happening all throughout the Bay Area to support our immigrant communities and resist this authoritarianism. Look out for and connect with local organizations doing this work.

Here's how we can all be prepared:

1) Save the Rapid Response phone number in your phone. In San Francisco that number is: (415) 200-1548. If you are in another county and need your number, you can go here.

2) Refrain from spreading rumors online that are unverified by the Rapid Response Line for your county.

3) If you suspect ICE or federal agents in your neighborhood, take photo and video and call or text the Rapid Response Line at (415) 200-1548

4) Everyone in this country has rights, regardless of their country of origin. Know Your Rights and remind others of theirs:

remain silent
ask to speak to a lawyer
ask to see a warrant signed by a judge, with your correct name and address

5) Ensure that someone has your full name, Date of Birth, and phone number of an emergency contact for you

6) If you witness someone being detained or arrested by an ICE agent, ask for their full name. If possible, also record their date of birth and country of origin and share that information with your local RRN.

We want to recognize and commend the many organizations that are working on all fronts to support immigrant families, with a special shout out to three collaboratives that are working around the clock to provide legal support and rapid response: San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative (SFILDC), which brings together 16 organizations from across the City who are providing legal defense, protecting immigrants’ rights, and ultimately pushing for universal representation; and San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network (SFILEN), a consortium of 13 legal and service organizations dedicated to aiding the immigrant community in San Francisco, and oversee the Rapid Response Network . The staff and attorneys are working 24/7, responding to an ever changing legal landscape, and all without any increase in their funding from the City. I have been working with groups across the District to channel the hundreds of volunteers who are looking for a way to participate and support our neighbors. Here are just a few orgs you can volunteer your time with:

SFILDC: sfildc.org/get-involved/

Family and immigration law pro bono services
Interpretation during Immigration Court hearings, Asylum Office interviews, or attorney-client meetings
Written translation of legal documents
Court observation to document due process issues and support transparency in immigration proceedings
Accompanying community members to Immigration Court to provide moral support and help them navigate the process
Clinic support, including welcoming participants, helping with forms, and providing general logistical assistance during legal clinics
Assistance with coordinating or conducting medical and psychological evaluations

Bay Resistance: bayresistance.org/get-involved

Join Adopt A Corner Campaign to stand with immigrant neighbors, click here
Learn about what we will do if mass ICE raids happen
Join local actions near you, see event calendar
Sign our noncooperation pledge

Latino Task Force: ltfrespuestalatina.com/contact

As you know, immigration legal defense funding has been one of my top budget priorities this year. On October 28, my colleagues and I, championed by Supervisor Chan, Chair of the Budget Committee, and co-sponsored by Supervisors Melgar, Chen, Mahmood and President Mandelman, announced that we are working on a budget supplemental to increase funding to build more capacity for legal representation and rapid response systems. We encourage you to get involved! If you want ideas on where to plug in, contact fielderstaff@sfgov.org

Additional resources:

Legal help and other resources: immigrants.sf.gov
Family Preparedness toolkit
San Francisco Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA)

Supervisor Fielder speaks at a press conference announcing a budget supplemental for immigrant legal representation and rapid response, October 28, 2025. (Credit: Sasha Gaona)

Street Conditions

We continue to advocate for additional resources and support for Mission Street, as the neighborhood still faces significant challenges that require more focused attention. While some progress has been made, it is clear that more help is needed to address ongoing issues and to provide the level of service the community deserves. To that end, I sent a formal letter on Friday, October 10th to the Mayor’s Office and relevant city departments, requesting expanded services and targeted assistance for the Mission neighborhood. The letter emphasizes the need for stronger collaboration, increased outreach, and sustained investment to ensure that residents, businesses, and visitors all feel safe, supported, and valued. See the letter here.

Traffic & Pedestrian Safety

36 hours after the horrific hit and run that killed a young father, Binoj Budhathoki on October 4th, I called an emergency meeting co-hosted by the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center and city departments, including SFPD and SFMTA, along with a representative from the Mayor’s office, and a member of the Civil Grand Jury who issued a Report on Vision Zero: Failed Vision: Revamping the Roadmap to Safer Streets. We were there to listen to you all in Bernal, the community, who were rightfully upset and concerned about yet one more death on the streets of Bernal. You were not only expressing anger and frustration, you were presenting us with very practical ideas about ways we can improve safety along the corridor. As a City we must respond and do everything in our power to ensure this does not happen again. After this meeting, I sent the Mayor and MTA a letter asking for action, and have been meeting with City leaders to put a plan into place to respond to the community’s demands. A follow up meeting between the community, myself, and City departments was requested, and we have set that for November 17th at 5:30 pm at the Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center (BHNC) at 515 Cortland Ave. We encourage all Bernal residents to attend.

Affordable Housing

La Maravilla

After over a decade of community organizing for affordable housing at 16th and Mission Streets, the Board of Supervisors took a critical legislative step this week in making La Maravilla a reality. La Maravilla will be a three building affordable housing complex surrounding the northeast BART plaza that will deliver approximately 350 new affordable homes for low-income and formerly homeless households. Construction will begin this December on the first phase, a 136-unit permanent supportive housing building that will include 24/7 desk coverage and a behavioral health services center, with full occupancy expected in 2028. I am grateful for all of the community organizers who fought for this desperately needed housing for the Mission and am committed to working alongside our city and community partners to secure additional funding for remaining sites.

Hearing on private developer commitments

This month I called for a hearing regarding outstanding financial commitments made by private developers to the Mission community in developing the housing projects at 2000-2070 Bryant Street and 681 Florida Street. As outlined in Mission Local , a private developer committed to give $500,000 to build out the arts space on the ground floor of 681 Florida Street as his market-rate development project was being appealed. To this day, the developer has still not fulfilled his commitment, despite the community arts organization relying on this promise, and building out their space. I am asking the private developers, affordable housing organization, and relevant city agencies to all appear in order to investigate and seek resolution for the outstanding community commitments.

Good Governance
Chair’s report from the Government Audit & Oversight Committee

It has been a busy 2 months chairing the city’s Government Audit and Oversight Committee, with three Civil Grand Jury hearings, hearings on several behested payment waivers, and announcing a hearing on the city’s procurement processes that led to a contract being awarded to OpenGov.

Civil Grand Jury
In September, the committee heard reports by the Civil Grand Jury on nonprofit capacity building, the city’s efforts to end traffic fatalities, and the procurement and adoption of AI tools. The Civil Grand Jury is empowered to research the operations of the various officers, departments and agencies of local government. The Jury spent months producing recommendations for improving city processes and accountability. One finding learned from the hearing on Vision Zero was that SFPD has not prioritized the enforcement of traffic violations since before the pandemic, which has led to increased speeding and is in part a reason why the City has failed to meet its Vision Zero goals.

My office is also paying close attention to the City’s processes of acquiring and adopting technological tools, including AI tools to ensure that any technology is used in an ethical, responsible, and transparent manner. This is important because a misuse of these emerging technologies doesn’t just lead to a distrust of the technology, but more dangerously, leads to distrust in our City Government.

OpenGov Contract & Behested Payment Waivers
Last week I introduced a hearing on the mayor’s office granting a contract to OpenGov to stand up the city’s new PermitSF system. My concerns around the OpenGov contract boil down to four elements: the cost, the quality, the procedure, and OpenGov’s relationships to the Mayor. The OpenGov contract’s annual cost of $4 million is almost 8 times as much as competing services, and reports that usual processes were bypassed to award this contract to OpenGov without a competitive procurement process is a cause for serious concern, which is why I have called for this hearing, especially as the City enters into another tight budget cycle.

It is my intention that the City is getting the best deal when it comes to competitive solicitation of certain contracts, and it is important that we continue to have transparency and accountability when it comes to preventing governmental conflicts of interest and serves to build trust between the City and its residents. This is why I have ensured that all requests to waive the behested payment ordinance to prevent solicitation of donations from interested parties are exposed to the highest level of scrutiny and granted only if the City is seeing a real and tangible benefit from it.

Public Transportation

For the past month, at the invitation of our County Transportation Authority Chair, Supervisor Myrna Melgar, I have been serving on the MUNI Funding Round Table alongside many city stakeholders, to give input into the Mayor’s parcel tax to save MUNI from its fiscal cliff. I am aligned with transit advocates and labor unions, and I am advocating for many demands outlined in the Muni Now, Muni Forever campaign: a variable parcel measure that not only prevents service cuts, but brings service BACK to pre-pandemic levels and more, limited impacts on tenants and small home owners, and no ceiling for mega property owners! Stay tuned for more.

Arts & Culture

Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA)

This fall, the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, MCCLA , is celebrating their legacy of arts and culture, while looking to build a vibrant future. After a full program of events for Latino Heritage month, they are gearing up for Día de los Muertos, including events on November 1st and 2nd, and the installation of their famous altar exhibit, which visitors can see through November 21st. Meanwhile, MCCLA is getting ready for an earthquake retrofit that the Arts Commission has planned for their building next year, requiring the organization to move out temporarily. To get ready, they are creating an archive of their historical treasure trove of artwork and Misión Gráfica prints, and fundraising to prepare for the move. MCCLA needs our community support! Check out the exhibits this month and email info@missionculturalcenter.org to find out how you can get involved!

Latin House of Rock

On September 27, on a beautiful Sunday in the Mission on its 8th anniversary, I had the privilege of honoring the Latin House of Rock and mural, painted by the Urban Youth Arts Program at Precita Eyes , at the corner of York and 25th in the Mission. I also honored Dr. Annie Rodriguez and Richard Segovia who have carried the torch of Latin Rock and Jazz to the next generation, ensuring these genres of music stay alive and grow with emerging talent by offering free music classes to young people, as well as a music recording studio. The mural features Carlos Santana, The Prophets, The Malibus (who later became Malo), and 80 musicians whose talent have built up a treasure trove of Latin Rock & Jazz music originating from its roots in San Francisco.

Supervisor Fielder presenting a Certificate of Honor at the Latin House of Rock, September 27, 2025 with Richard Segovia and Dr. Annie Rodriguez. (Credit: Sasha Gaona)

Happy Birthday to Mission District Star 🌟 Richard "Suavecito" Bean

I had the great honor to celebrate the birthday of Mission District legend Richard “Suavecito” Bean --a proud graduate of Mission High School and one of the neighborhood’s most beloved musical figures. Over the decades, Bean has made an incredible impact on the world of Latin rock and Chicano music. His timeless hit “Suavecito”-affectionately known as the “Chicano National Anthem”-has brought people together across generations and continues to echo through community gatherings, radio stations, and concerts around the world.

The City and County of San Francisco are deeply proud to count Richard Bean among our own. His contributions to culture and music reflect the heart and soul of the Mission District and the vibrant creative spirit that defines our city.

Supervisor Fielder presenting a Certificate of Honor to Mission legend Richard "Suavecito" Bean. (Credit: Sasha Gaona)

Food Security

With the current government shutdown in Washington, D.C., our most vulnerable residents are being impacted with reduced and suspended services, including to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) that provides food for tens of thousands of recipients of 100% federal funded CalFresh food benefits in San Francisco. These delays in San Francisco mean that 112,000 individuals among 83,000 households that receive CalFresh benefits in San Francisco through our Human Service Agency (HSA), will be affected. I am glad the Mayor has introduced a budget supplemental–unanimously cosponsored by all of my colleagues–to fill the gap during the shutdown, to ensure that no family goes hungry. They are also looking at potential funds from philanthropy to further fund this emergency response initiative. And as always, the community is also stepping up – many organizations are purchasing groceries for their members in need, and local restaurants are also starting to offer free meals to SNAP card recipients. One such business in San Francisco is Al Pastor Papi who announced this week that they are giving out free burritos in November to SNAP card recipients. Read about this and other restaurants throughout the Bay Area who are getting involved here.

Small Business

Mission/Bernal Merchant Corridor

Mission Street, from Cesar Chavez to Cortland, is bursting with restaurants, nightlife destinations, and two Latin American supermarkets. The Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center is building two new affordable senior housing buildings around the 29th and Mission area, and there is so much more merchants would like to do to revitalize the corridor. I have begun meeting with merchants in the area to talk about ways my office can help improve conditions and promote the vibrant businesses there. Next week, I will be bringing together City offices that can offer support, including the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), San Francisco Office of Small Business, SFPD Ingleside Station, representatives from the Mayor’s office, Department of Emergency Management Neighborhood Street Teams, Clecha, and Bernal Heights Neighborhood Center to meet with merchants to talk about needs and a vision for a brighter future for this D9 merchant enclave.

Commendations

CLECHA Celebrates 5 Years!

For the past five years, CLECHA has been empowering entrepreneurs, families, and youth throughout San Francisco’s Latino community. The organization’s mission centers on the belief that with access to the right tools and guidance, people can discover their own strengths, build confidence, and reach their full potential. Through its small business services, CLECHA provides support with business permitting, financial planning, credit education, and access to grants and resources that help local entrepreneurs thrive. One standout success story is Outlaw Jiu-Jitsu, a martial arts studio that launched with the help of CLECHA’s Business Navigators, who offered assistance in securing bank loans, developing a website, and obtaining insurance. CLECHA also operates a re-entry program designed to support entrepreneurs who have been formerly incarcerated. By combining business expertise with strong community connections, the program helps participants turn their ideas into viable ventures. A powerful example is Freedom Braiders, an initiative transforming programming within custody facilities by helping participants start independent businesses and build sustainable livelihoods. In addition, CLECHA invests in the next generation through youth programs focused on financial education, credit building, and entrepreneurship --essential skills that equip young people to shape their own futures. Among the program’s many inspiring participants is Amidulce, a mother-and-daughter duo whose authentic pan dulce and traditional Mexican treats bring the warmth and flavor of home to San Francisco. As CLECHA celebrates its fifth anniversary, the organization continues to strengthen neighborhoods and uplift the dreamers, doers, and creators who make the city’s Latino community flourish.

Supervisor Fielder presenting a Certificate of Honor to Alma Castellanos & William Ortiz-Cartagena from CLECHA. (Credit: Sasha Gaona)

Faith in Action Bay Area • Fé en acción!

On September 30, in honor of Latino Heritage Month, I honored the leaders of Faith in Action (FiA) Bay Area/San Francisco who are based in the heart of District 9. FiA represents newcomer and immigrant families, many of whom are homeless and living in shelters, some who have had to sleep with their kids on the streets of San Francisco. They have had to leave their countries to protect their families and build a life here in our City – a Sanctuary City that welcomes all and thrives precisely because of our immigrant communities, where all belong and where all are welcome. They are primarily moms who have become powerful community leaders who are advocating tirelessly for homeless families so that no child is left to sleep on the streets. This year, I worked closely with Faith in Action leaders who helped change our family shelter length of stay policy to one that is much more sensible and just, and perhaps more importantly, their advocacy led to protecting and increasing housing subsidies in this year's budget in order to expand viable exits to homelessness. The work we have done together has made a difference in the lives of so many families, and I look forward to doing more to defend immigrant families and reach our mutual goal of no more children sleeping on the streets of San Francisco. Thank you, Faith in Action leaders!

Greening & Community Beautification

The Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza Project

The Bernal Heights Recreation Center Plaza project, spearheaded by greeningprojects.org, received a grant from the SFPUC Green Infrastructure grant program grant program to make much needed improvements to the recreation yard below the playground, which will include more accessible courts, expanded seating, and green infrastructure – plants, trees, and rain gardens for water catchment to help with runoff. The plaza has hosted several “Town Square” events to bring the community together in the space and enjoy activities for kids and adults alike, with temporary natural seating structures and spaces for creative play and educational enrichment. Volunteers are always needed for work days and other activities. For more information on how you can help, email: info@greeningprojects.org

The Women’s Building is going Solar!

The Women’s Building (TWB) is celebrating 55 years next spring and as part of their long-term planning and building upgrades, is moving toward gradual decarbonization, as part of their long-term sustainability and capital planning efforts, including solar on the roof – all part of its sustainability efforts, leading the way as a nonprofit taking steps towards climate sustainability and resilience. TWB has received Green Business Certification and is currently powered by 50% wind and 50% solar (two separate sources).

In 1971, a coalition of women's groups established the San Francisco Women's Centers to support and catalyze a broad range of women's rights initiatives and spaces for organizing, which eventually led to the purchase of the now iconic building in 1979, thanks to the vision and forethought of a powerful group of women who made the dream of owning a building for women's issues come true. Since opening its doors, TWB has been a vibrant community hub, from the globally renown mural celebrating women of the world, to housing and providing incubation space for over 170 organizations, many which are now established community based non-profits, including Mujeres Unidas y Activas, San Francisco’s first shelter for battered women – Casa de las Madres, the Women’s Foundation of California, and Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) to name a few of so many important groups. Some have stayed, while others have outgrown their space in the building and gone on to expand in new spaces, opening spots for other fledgling organizations to take root in TWB.

Now, as always, TWB is on the cutting edge in looking towards the future, with plans to take the lead in the climate resilience community building space. They have joined the Anchors in Resilience Communities (ARC) Community Climate Equity Initiative (CCEI) cohort, which aims to:

Facilitate collaboration with other municipal organizations and agencies to strengthen collective impact
Position TWB as a community information and distribution center
Provide community education through programs that promote awareness and engagement in resilience initiative

TWB is launching a capital raising campaign as they gear up for their 55th anniversary next spring, and to support the gradual decarbonization of the building, and we hope you can support their efforts. Find out the different ways you can get involved here.

Mural images courtesy of the artists ©1994–2009 Artists. All Rights Reserved. Thanks to artists Juana Alicia, Miranda Bergman, Edythe Boone, Susan Kelk Cervantes, Meera Desai, Yvonne Littleton and Irene Perez. Visit maestrapeaceartworks.com to learn more

Public Health

My staff and I had the pleasure of visiting a free and low barrier clinic, located at La Placita on 24th street. This mini-clinic on wheels is a partnership between Calle 24 and HealthRIGHT360 and will offer healthcare services in the Mission District on Friday to fill gaps in medical care, especially for underserved communities. Staffed with a team of medical and service providers, this is an innovative and creative new way to offer medical services to people in the mission, and especially to people who are struggling with addiction and struggling with homelessness in our streets.

Amongst the services offered are vaccinations, primary and preventative care, and able to refer people to HealthRIGHT 360’s facility at 1563 Mission St. or to mental health care. I see this partnership as a way to bring access to compassionate, community-centered care to the Mission, and am so glad to have been given the opportunity to tour and chat with staff onsite about how to expand such services across District 9.

A message from Caltrans... A Traffic Advisory!

Caltrans to Begin U.S. 101 (Hospital Curve) Rehabilitation

Caltrans is launching the U.S. 101 (Hospital Curve) Rehabilitation Project, a two-year effort to improve 15.4 lane miles of concrete pavement and upgrade drainage systems and median barrier on U.S. 101 between Candlestick Point Recreation Area and the Mission District in San Francisco. Work crews are anticipated to begin work by late October 2025, and the project is expected to be completed in 2028. Included in the rehabilitation will be re-paving of freeway on- and off- ramps, new signage, striping, and safety devices. With the completed project, motorists will experience a noticeably smoother driving experience with fewer rough patches and road bumps. Throughout the construction period, motorists can expect substantial night work, incurring major delays driving north- and southbound on the U.S. 101 between Candlestick Point Recreation Area to the Mission District. The project will extend the lifespan of this 70-year-old roadway, minimizing the need for frequent repairs and reducing future disruptions to commuters.

What to Expect

Major Delays: Motorists should plan for full time narrowed lanes, reduced speed through the work zone, frequent night work with closed lanes, and, starting in late 2026 through mid-2027, occasional full freeway weekend closures.
Construction will take place mostly during nighttime hours when traffic congestion is less
Noise: Pavement and barrier rail demolition is necessary to complete the work. Caltrans is working with the Contractor to mitigate noise as much as possible.
Plan Ahead: Up-to-date schedules will be posted at sfhighwayprojects.com.
Avoid the Work Zone: Motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid the corridor during nighttime and weekend work.

San Francisco remains open for business-as-usual. Public transit is the best option to bypass scheduled closures.

Traffic Impact

The traffic impact throughout construction will be significant. Motorists and commuters will experience traffic delays, slowed traffic, and freeway congestion. Lane width reductions are necessary to provide areas for work in the shoulders to occur. This project is located along sections where there is very limited roadway shoulder access. Lane closures will help safeguard work crews who will be working along these sections of the freeway.

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes or take public transit from approximately 9 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

During full weekend closures, motorists should plan to use public transportation to reach their destinations and avoid the area altogether. To help motorists plan for traffic disruption, Caltrans posts and updates detour maps, vicinity maps, and simulation detour videos at sfhighwayprojects.com.

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• EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS •

Halloween & Day of the Dead celebrations, and so much more!

SCAREGROVE • October 27, 2025

San Francisco Rec & Park's spookiest event of the year! Enjoy carnival rides, hay rides, a costume contest, haunted house (for ages 10 and under), arts and crafts, climbing wall, the San Francisco Public Library's Bookmobile, the Randall Museum's "Randall on the Road" activity truck, food for sale, live entertainment, and more! Info here.

HALLOWEEN ON CORTLAND • October 27, 2025

Halloween magic comes alive on Cortland Avenue as our beloved Bernal Heights tradition returns for another unforgettable year - no broomstick required! Halloween on Cortland brings families together for safe, spirited trick-or-treating and plenty of ghoulishly good fun.

Calle 24 • Safe Trick or Treat Zone

You’re Invited to the Trick-or-Treat Zone! Calle 24 Latino Cultural District welcomes all kids and families to celebrate Halloween in our Trick-or-Treat Zone on October 31st from 5 PM to 9 PM! Enjoy a safe and fun evening walking along 24th Street, where local restaurants and businesses will be handing out treats. Participating spots will be easy to find—just look for the Halloween flyer on their door! Our district is a warm and welcoming place for families to celebrate, explore, and support local restaurants while enjoying the magic of Halloween. Bring your costumes, bring your family, and come make memories with us on 24th Street!

Portola Neighborhood Association Presents Spooky Garden Reverie • October 31, 2025 6-9pm

This Halloween, at 2 Burrows St. our beloved Portola Garden Green Between transforms into a twilight dreamscape . For one evening only, stroll through glowing sculptures, spectral illusions, and lantern-lit trails woven into the garden’s native texture. Created by Portola light artists Victoria Mara Heilweil and Phil Spitler (Luminous Waveforms), the walkable light installations will feature light sculptures that interact and dance with music. There will be curtains of lights, a food truck, music, trick-or-treating for the kids, and more.

Perreo Fest Baile de Muertos • October 31, 2025

Día de los Muertos • November 2, 2025

Join Calle 24 as they celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 2nd by creating sacred space with art installations, performances and a walking procession, which help us contemplate our personal existence, mortality, and celebration of life.

Día de los Muertos | Day of the Dead Festival of Altars • November 2, 2025

The Marigold project presents their Day of the Dead celebration on November 2nd at Potrero De Sol Park and invites everyone to join them for a reflection of our lives and to honor our ancestors and understand where we come from. The installation begins at 8am, the High Noon Ceremony at 12pm, and there will be entertainment from 5-9pm. The whole day will include interactive craft stations, community-built altars, live performances, and cultural ceremonies. Check out their website for more information, to RSVP for an altar, or make a donation.

16th Street Mission BART Plaza Community Open House • November 5, 2025

If you have any design ideas for the 16th Street BART plazas please come to this community open house event on Wednesday, November 5th. This event is from 6-8pm at 1950 Mission Street.

History Love” The Ohlone Peoples” Presented by Gregg Castro • Tuesday Nov. 11 at 6:30

(Livestream & In-person)
Please join us for a presentation about the history and culture of the Ohlone Peoples in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Free ticket required. Suggested donation $25. Go here to register.

Calle 24 & Latino Task Force Present: Healthy Fridays!
A partnership with UCSF, San Francisco Department of Public Health and BayPls to provide vaccines, testing for the community.

Bicis Del Pueblo with PODER

Bicis Del Pueblo, a project of People Organzied to Defend Environmentl Right (PODER) is a weekly shop night in their Mission and Balboa location. Find them Tuesdays from 4-7pm at 1950 Mission and Thursdays from 4-7pm at 404 Geneva. These nights are for anyone who already has a bicycle and it needs some tlc. The team offers guided hands-on support to do the necessary repairs and maintenance. Second is the Bici Para Ti (Bike For You) program. If anyone doesn't have a bicycle, they can receive one after participating in 2 hands-on workshops. We also host regular community bike rides twice a month that we share on their instagram page.

Electrify Your Home: Better, Healthier, and Climate-Friendly!

Did you know gas appliances pollute your indoor air, and the Bay Area is phasing them out starting in 2027? Switch to modern electric appliances for a cleaner, more comfortable, and climate-friendly home. Find resources and incentives at BetterElectric.org.

Want to bring this vital information to your community? SF Environment offers engaging presentations for your neighborhood. Request one today at BetterElectric@sfgov.org!

It's EASE-y to Upgrade your Home & Save $ and Energy!

Did you know that you could save energy, lower your utility bills, and help your community – all at once?

We are partnering with BayREN’s Efficiency and Sustainable Energy (EASE) Home program to offer low-cost home upgrades – the program covers 80% of your home upgrade cost! To participate, you must live in a single-family home built before 2010 and have a household income that falls under guidelines, see below. Ready to start saving? Enroll and schedule your free site visit today at https://www.bayren.org/ease-home.

Contact us with any questions at: EASEhome@bayren.org; 866-998-8655

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