What's New & What's Next for 12/20/21 - Civic

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In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: State mask mandate refined for cities like SF; former Public Works boss pleads guilty to fraud; mayor initiates crackdown on Tenderloin drug use and dealing, including with state of emergency; school board staves off state takeover by voting for staff-recommended budget cuts; mayor proposes charter amendment overseeing school board and child services agencies. Coming up: Supervisors to vote on state of emergency declaration for the Tenderloin, SFMTA board to meet.

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In What's New & What's Next, the Civic team offers a roundup of San Francisco news and a look at what's ahead on the city's calendar. The news: State mask mandate refined for cities like SF; former Public Works boss pleads guilty to fraud; mayor...

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