Annie Gaus

A plan to create a new team to respond to homelessness-related concerns received a stamp of approval at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, but details on how it would integrate with existing city services are murky.

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A plan to create a new team to respond to homelessness-related concerns received a stamp of approval at the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, but details on how it would integrate with existing city services are murky.

The proposal, dubbed the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) and put forth by a group of advocates called the CART Coalition, seeks to reroute low-priority complaints from the San Francisco Police Department to its proposed team of 52 workers. The group estimates that the plan will cost about $6.8 million dollars to build and operate the response teams, who would receive training and earn annual compensation of $90,000 per employee. 

The proposal, dubbed the Compassionate Alternative Response Team (CART) and put forth by a group of advocates called the CART Coalition, seeks to reroute low-priority complaints from the San Francisco Police Department to its proposed team of 52 workers. The group estimates that the plan will cost about $6.8 million dollars to build and operate the response teams, who would receive training and earn annual compensation of $90,000 per employee.

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution supporting the creation of CART, though the resolution itself doesn’t guarantee that will happen. Supervisor Matt Haney, who sponsored the resolution, described it at a June 10 hearing as an expression of “the need generally for this type of model.” Actually funding the teams would require a more formal budget appropriation process, which isn’t likely to happen in time for the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget. 

On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution supporting the creation of CART, though the resolution itself doesn’t guarantee that will happen. Supervisor Matt Haney, who sponsored the resolution, described it at a June 10 hearing as an expression of “the need generally for this type of model.” Actually funding the teams would require a more formal budget appropriation process, which isn’t likely to happen in time for the upcoming fiscal year 2022 budget.

“We are clearly not doing something right when we are relying on institutional responses to calls that don’t require police,” said Vinny Eng, an organizer for the CART Coalition at a June 10 hearing about the plan. 

“We are clearly not doing something right when we are relying on institutional responses to calls that don’t require police,” said Vinny Eng, an organizer for the CART Coalition at a June 10 hearing about the plan.

An unhoused resident of San Francisco gathers their bags at a bus stop in front of City Hall on July 10, 2021.

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As outlined in <a href="https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&amp;ID=9470668&amp;GUID=FF9BC57F-D237-4E22-B01D-11A63F11A6E2">a presentation</a> to the Board of Supervisors, CART says it could respond to encampment complaints and all homeless-related, Priority C 911 calls in lieu of police, in addition to setting up its own separate hotline for calls. It is modeled after a community program called CAHOOTS based in Eugene, Ore. that intervenes in mental illness, homelessness and addiction-related crises.

As outlined in <a href="https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&amp;ID=9470668&amp;GUID=FF9BC57F-D237-4E22-B01D-11A63F11A6E2">a presentation</a> to the Board of Supervisors, CART says it could respond to encampment complaints and all homeless-related, Priority C 911 calls in lieu of police, in addition to setting up its own separate hotline for calls. It is modeled after a community program called CAHOOTS based in Eugene, Ore. that intervenes in mental illness, homelessness and addiction-related crises.

Priority C calls are those that carry no present danger to life or property, and include anything from loitering, panhandling and trespassing calls to wellness checks for people appearing to be in distress. Under the city’s current system, many of these calls are already routed to non-police teams.&nbsp;

Priority C calls are those that carry no present danger to life or property, and include anything from loitering, panhandling and trespassing calls to wellness checks for people appearing to be in distress. Under the city’s current system, many of these calls are already routed to non-police teams.&nbsp;

CART, if funded, would join a growing alphabet soup of teams responding to street-level calls in lieu of police.&nbsp;

CART, if funded, would join a growing alphabet soup of teams responding to street-level calls in lieu of police.&nbsp;

Calls involving a psychiatric or other crisis, for example, may be routed to a Street Crisis Response Team (SCRT) within the San Francisco Fire Department. Likewise, wellness checks may be routed to a Street Wellness Response Team (SWRT), a group of community paramedics also overseen by SFFD. Overdoses are often handled by SFFD paramedics, and Mayor Breed is requesting that the city also fund dedicated Street Overdose Response Teams (SORT) as part of her <a href="https://sfstandard.com/mayor-breed-unveils-13-billion-budget-aimed-at-equitable-recovery/">proposed budget</a>. Calls regarding homeless encampments are routed to the city’s 311 customer service center and handled by the Healthy Streets Operations Center (HSOC), a joint effort by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Public Health and the police.

Calls involving a psychiatric or other crisis, for example, may be routed to a Street Crisis Response Team (SCRT) within the San Francisco Fire Department. Likewise, wellness checks may be routed to a Street Wellness Response Team (SWRT), a group of community paramedics also overseen by SFFD. Overdoses are often handled by SFFD paramedics, and Mayor Breed is requesting that the city also fund dedicated Street Overdose Response Teams (SORT) as part of her <a href="https://sfstandard.com/mayor-breed-unveils-13-billion-budget-aimed-at-equitable-recovery/">proposed budget</a>. Calls regarding homeless encampments are routed to the city’s 311 customer service center and handled by the Healthy Streets Operations Center (HSOC), a joint effort by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, the Department of Public Health and the police.

Groups responding to homelessness also include Homelessness Outreach Teams (HOT) focused on referrals and case management, which is overseen by the Department of Homelessness; a Crisis Intervention Team managed by SFPD; and SFFD’s EMS-6 paramedic teams, which respond to all manner of medical emergencies.

Groups responding to homelessness also include Homelessness Outreach Teams (HOT) focused on referrals and case management, which is overseen by the Department of Homelessness; a Crisis Intervention Team managed by SFPD; and SFFD’s EMS-6 paramedic teams, which respond to all manner of medical emergencies.

For some policymakers, the number of teams involved in street response raises concerns of duplication and inefficiencies in efforts to manage homelessness-related calls, which members of the public generally place to either 311 or 911 depending on the urgency of the situation.&nbsp;

For some policymakers, the number of teams involved in street response raises concerns of duplication and inefficiencies in efforts to manage homelessness-related calls, which members of the public generally place to either 311 or 911 depending on the urgency of the situation.&nbsp;

“In total, we have a proposed nine teams that we are going to be reviewing during this budget process to respond to people in need on the streets of San Francisco,” said Supervisor Hillary Ronen at a June 9 hearing focused on street response. “I am watching this and seeing a disaster unfold. Nine teams is too much.”&nbsp;

“In total, we have a proposed nine teams that we are going to be reviewing during this budget process to respond to people in need on the streets of San Francisco,” said Supervisor Hillary Ronen at a June 9 hearing focused on street response. “I am watching this and seeing a disaster unfold. Nine teams is too much.”&nbsp;

The Department of Emergency Management says that between 911, 311 and the police non-emergency line, the city processed more than 65,000 calls deemed homelessness-related in 2019. It fielded more than 26,000 total trespassing calls and 23,000 suspicious person calls, many of which are homelessness-related.

The Department of Emergency Management says that between 911, 311 and the police non-emergency line, the city processed more than 65,000 calls deemed homelessness-related in 2019. It fielded more than 26,000 total trespassing calls and 23,000 suspicious person calls, many of which are homelessness-related.

San Francisco has seen its homeless population <a href="https://sfgov.org/scorecards/safety-net/homeless-population">rise steadily</a> over the past decade, from approximately 5,400 individuals in 2011 to 8,000 in 2019, an increase of 67 percent according to the city’s biennial counts. State data points to a <a href="https://www.publiccommentsf.com/post/more-than-10-000-people-sought-homeless-services-in-sf-last-year-a-40-jump-over-2019">surge in homelessness</a> during the COVID pandemic.

San Francisco has seen its homeless population <a href="https://sfgov.org/scorecards/safety-net/homeless-population">rise steadily</a> over the past decade, from approximately 5,400 individuals in 2011 to 8,000 in 2019, an increase of 67 percent according to the city’s biennial counts. State data points to a <a href="https://www.publiccommentsf.com/post/more-than-10-000-people-sought-homeless-services-in-sf-last-year-a-40-jump-over-2019">surge in homelessness</a> during the COVID pandemic.

Meanwhile, as part of a local reform effort, Mayor London Breed announced last year that the city would reduce its reliance on police for non-criminal complaints. Police chief Bill Scott has largely embraced the idea of diverting such calls, and said the department identified <a href="https://sfstandard.com/sfpd-chief-to-supervisors-we-need-your-support/">23 categories of calls</a> that it believes can be &#8220;reenvisioned.&#8221;

Meanwhile, as part of a local reform effort, Mayor London Breed announced last year that the city would reduce its reliance on police for non-criminal complaints. Police chief Bill Scott has largely embraced the idea of diverting such calls, and said the department identified <a href="https://sfstandard.com/sfpd-chief-to-supervisors-we-need-your-support/">23 categories of calls</a> that it believes can be "reenvisioned."

Meanwhile, as part of a local reform effort, Mayor London Breed announced last year that the city would reduce its reliance on police for non-criminal complaints. Police chief Bill Scott has largely embraced the idea of diverting such calls, and said the department identified <a href="https://sfstandard.com/sfpd-chief-to-supervisors-we-need-your-support/">23 categories of calls</a> that it believes can be &#8220;reenvisioned.&#8221;

CART says that its proposed model is more responsive to individuals for whom “institutional” intervention, whether by police or even emergency medical responders, may cause trauma. The group says that its “consent-based” approach will be more effective than existing responses.&nbsp;

CART says that its proposed model is more responsive to individuals for whom “institutional” intervention, whether by police or even emergency medical responders, may cause trauma. The group says that its “consent-based” approach will be more effective than existing responses.&nbsp;

“That&#8217;s right, and there are a number of reasons for this: We know that racial disparities exist, health disparities exist,” said Eng, in response to a question by Supervisor Catherine Stefani about whether a fire department response was upsetting or triggering to some.&nbsp;

“That's right, and there are a number of reasons for this: We know that racial disparities exist, health disparities exist,” said Eng, in response to a question by Supervisor Catherine Stefani about whether a fire department response was upsetting or triggering to some.&nbsp;

“That&#8217;s right, and there are a number of reasons for this: We know that racial disparities exist, health disparities exist,” said Eng, in response to a question by Supervisor Catherine Stefani about whether a fire department response was upsetting or triggering to some.&nbsp;

“I do feel that bias [against] institutional response—and I’m just talking about paramedics and firefighters, not police—may potentially put some people in harm that need care,” Stefani responded. 

“I do feel that bias [against] institutional response—and I’m just talking about paramedics and firefighters, not police—may potentially put some people in harm that need care,” Stefani responded.

CART <a href="https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&amp;ID=9470668&amp;GUID=FF9BC57F-D237-4E22-B01D-11A63F11A6E2">is requesting</a> to take over spillover psychiatric calls that Street Crisis Response Teams cannot handle, wellbeing checks, and homeless-related trespassing, suspicious person, aggressive panhandling and other Priority C calls, as well as encampment complaints otherwise routed to 311. According to various scenarios presented to the board, the group aims to focus on conflict resolution and “education services” in situations involving a complaint by a housed person.

CART <a href="https://sfgov.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=F&amp;ID=9470668&amp;GUID=FF9BC57F-D237-4E22-B01D-11A63F11A6E2">is requesting</a> to take over spillover psychiatric calls that Street Crisis Response Teams cannot handle, wellbeing checks, and homeless-related trespassing, suspicious person, aggressive panhandling and other Priority C calls, as well as encampment complaints otherwise routed to 311. According to various scenarios presented to the board, the group aims to focus on conflict resolution and “education services” in situations involving a complaint by a housed person.

Despite broad agreement that police be removed from many homelessness-related calls, some city officials are wary of shifting responsibilities to an organization not governed by the city&#8217;s emergency services. Moreover, it is not yet clear whether CART would be able to comply with strict regulatory standards required for medical responses, and how its hotline would integrate with existing services. 

Despite broad agreement that police be removed from many homelessness-related calls, some city officials are wary of shifting responsibilities to an organization not governed by the city's emergency services. Moreover, it is not yet clear whether CART would be able to comply with strict regulatory standards required for medical responses, and how its hotline would integrate with existing services.

Despite broad agreement that police be removed from many homelessness-related calls, some city officials are wary of shifting responsibilities to an organization not governed by the city&#8217;s emergency services. Moreover, it is not yet clear whether CART would be able to comply with strict regulatory standards required for medical responses, and how its hotline would integrate with existing services.

“We do not agree with excluding the Fire Department, Department of Public Health, and others who already have the expertise and training to get this program going immediately,” said Andy Lynch, a spokesperson for Mayor Breed. “CART could not take calls that the pilot street crisis response teams will take because these calls require an immediate response, which is not possible when the teams are not directly synced with the City’s Emergency Communications Channels. We want all of our outreach teams to be working together to field requests as they come in and conduct proactive outreach.”

“We do not agree with excluding the Fire Department, Department of Public Health, and others who already have the expertise and training to get this program going immediately,” said Andy Lynch, a spokesperson for Mayor Breed. “CART could not take calls that the pilot street crisis response teams will take because these calls require an immediate response, which is not possible when the teams are not directly synced with the City’s Emergency Communications Channels. We want all of our outreach teams to be working together to field requests as they come in and conduct proactive outreach.”

The city currently funds six Street Crisis Response Teams, and Breed hopes to fund a seventh that would spin up in the next few months. The four teams that are currently up and running have responded to more than 1,000 calls in their first five months of operation, according to the Mayor’s Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The city currently funds six Street Crisis Response Teams, and Breed hopes to fund a seventh that would spin up in the next few months. The four teams that are currently up and running have responded to more than 1,000 calls in their first five months of operation, according to the Mayor’s Office.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Final deliberations for the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/san-francisco-board-of-supervisors-kick-off-13-billion-budget-negotiations/">upcoming budget </a>are scheduled for next week, and Breed is expected to sign the budget by August 1.

Final deliberations for the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/san-francisco-board-of-supervisors-kick-off-13-billion-budget-negotiations/">upcoming budget </a>are scheduled for next week, and Breed is expected to sign the budget by August 1.

Board of Supervisors pledges to create new homelessness response team, but details remain murky

The Standard Staff

February is Black History Month, and there are numerous ways to celebrate the occasion in San Francisco.

February is Black History Month, and there are numerous ways to celebrate the occasion in San Francisco.

This Thursday, poet Quincy Troupe, actor Danny Glover and author Terry McMillan get together for <a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2022/02/10/author-quincy-troupe-conversation-danny-glover-terry-mcmillan">a virtual conversation</a> moderated by playwright and UC Merced lecturer Kim McMillon. The talk is streaming live and for free on the San Francisco Public Library’s YouTube channel at 2 p.m.

This Thursday, poet Quincy Troupe, actor Danny Glover and author Terry McMillan get together for <a href="https://sfpl.org/events/2022/02/10/author-quincy-troupe-conversation-danny-glover-terry-mcmillan">a virtual conversation</a> moderated by playwright and UC Merced lecturer Kim McMillon. The talk is streaming live and for free on the San Francisco Public Library’s YouTube channel at 2 p.m.

“I, Too, Sing America,” <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/this-weekend-marc-maron-chinese-new-year-approaches/">which we highlighted a few weeks back</a>, wraps up its run this weekend. The show pairs the poetry of Langston Hughes, Frances Chung and Vince Gotera with original music and dance. Tickets start at $15.

“I, Too, Sing America,” <a href="https://sfstandard.com/arts-culture/this-weekend-marc-maron-chinese-new-year-approaches/">which we highlighted a few weeks back</a>, wraps up its run this weekend. The show pairs the poetry of Langston Hughes, Frances Chung and Vince Gotera with original music and dance. Tickets start at $15.

San Francisco may have a representative on the 14th and current season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, but <a href="https://www.sfoasis.com/">Friday’s all-Black drag show at Oasis</a> has nothing to do with Lady Camden. Hosted by Nicki Jizz, “Reparations” will feature Kerri Colby, Mahlae Balenciaga, Alotta Boutte and more. The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets start at $15.

San Francisco may have a representative on the 14th and current season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, but <a href="https://www.sfoasis.com/">Friday’s all-Black drag show at Oasis</a> has nothing to do with Lady Camden. Hosted by Nicki Jizz, “Reparations” will feature Kerri Colby, Mahlae Balenciaga, Alotta Boutte and more. The show starts at 10 p.m. and tickets start at $15.

We at The Standard are also hosting our own event in recognition of Black History Month. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representation-matters-black-history-month-at-the-san-francisco-standard-tickets-253257127887">“Representation Matters,” part of the Standard Salon series</a>, will explore Black culture in San Francisco through food and art. Attendees will get a “Taste of the Diaspora” with small bites from Radio Africa &amp; Kitchen, Amawele&#8217;s South African Kitchen, Teranga and Vegan Mob paired with wine from local African American vendors. We&#8217;ll also have a Black-owned Business Bazaar; an art show, live music, screenprinting and more. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17, at our offices in the Mission.

We at The Standard are also hosting our own event in recognition of Black History Month. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representation-matters-black-history-month-at-the-san-francisco-standard-tickets-253257127887">“Representation Matters,” part of the Standard Salon series</a>, will explore Black culture in San Francisco through food and art. Attendees will get a “Taste of the Diaspora” with small bites from Radio Africa &amp; Kitchen, Amawele's South African Kitchen, Teranga and Vegan Mob paired with wine from local African American vendors. We'll also have a Black-owned Business Bazaar; an art show, live music, screenprinting and more. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17, at our offices in the Mission.

We at The Standard are also hosting our own event in recognition of Black History Month. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/representation-matters-black-history-month-at-the-san-francisco-standard-tickets-253257127887">“Representation Matters,” part of the Standard Salon series</a>, will explore Black culture in San Francisco through food and art. Attendees will get a “Taste of the Diaspora” with small bites from Radio Africa &amp; Kitchen, Amawele&#8217;s South African Kitchen, Teranga and Vegan Mob paired with wine from local African American vendors. We&#8217;ll also have a Black-owned Business Bazaar; an art show, live music, screenprinting and more. The free event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17, at our offices in the Mission.

— Meaghan Mitchell

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<a href="https://www.imagine-picasso.com/san-francisco/">Imagine Picasso</a>

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The Armory, 1800 Mission St. Through March 27 | $39.99

The Armory, 1800 Mission St. Through March 27 | $39.99

The historical San Francisco Armory has been many things to many people. It began as a literal armory for the United States National Guard, it’s hosted numerous prize fights, and it was home to Kink.com for a little more than a decade. Now it’s the temporary home for the latest immersive art experience to open in San Francisco. More than 200 of Pablo Picasso’s works will be projected on screens, walls and other surfaces throughout the historic building. Covering the entirety of the legendary painter’s career, the exhibit will take visitors through Picasso’s Bleu and Rose periods through his turn as a pioneer of cubism and surrealism. (MM)

The historical San Francisco Armory has been many things to many people. It began as a literal armory for the United States National Guard, it’s hosted numerous prize fights, and it was home to Kink.com for a little more than a decade. Now it’s the temporary home for the latest immersive art experience to open in San Francisco. More than 200 of Pablo Picasso’s works will be projected on screens, walls and other surfaces throughout the historic building. Covering the entirety of the legendary painter’s career, the exhibit will take visitors through Picasso’s Bleu and Rose periods through his turn as a pioneer of cubism and surrealism. (MM)

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<a href="https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/calendar/after-dark-sexplorations-2022">After Dark: Sexplorations</a>&nbsp;

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The Exploratorium, Pier 15 Thursday, Feb. 10 @ 6 p.m. | $19.95

The Exploratorium, Pier 15 Thursday, Feb. 10 @ 6 p.m. | $19.95

Get in the mood at the Exploratorium’s adults-only, after-hours event with a theme fit for Valentine’s Day. Learn how flowers, zebrafish, sea urchins and milkweed bugs “do it” in a series of talks and demonstrations with animal sexperts. DJ Lady Ryan from <a href="https://www.hiphopforchange.org/">Hip Hop for Change</a> spins beats throughout the night to help you get your groove on as you discover the fascinating biology of the birds and the bees. The event is 18+ only. (CC)

Get in the mood at the Exploratorium’s adults-only, after-hours event with a theme fit for Valentine’s Day. Learn how flowers, zebrafish, sea urchins and milkweed bugs “do it” in a series of talks and demonstrations with animal sexperts. DJ Lady Ryan from <a href="https://www.hiphopforchange.org/">Hip Hop for Change</a> spins beats throughout the night to help you get your groove on as you discover the fascinating biology of the birds and the bees. The event is 18+ only. (CC)

<a href="https://www.sfballet.org/productions/program-1/">‘Mrs. Robinson’ Ballet</a>

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Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. Thursday &amp; Saturday, Feb. 10 &amp; 12 | $29+

Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave. Thursday &amp; Saturday, Feb. 10 &amp; 12 | $29+

The names Balanchine and Bizet are commonly found on classical ballet programs. Simon &amp; Garfunkel are not as ubiquitous. The San Francisco Ballet opens its 2022 season with a performance inspired by the romantic tryst at the center of The Graduate. Thursday showcases Cathy Marston’s “Mrs. Robinson,” which interprets the iconic dalliance between the young Benjamin Braddock and his elder pursuer. It’s part of the San Francisco Ballet’s Program I, which also plays this Saturday. SF Ballet’s Program II, playing Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., features not only Jerome Robbins’ classic ode to lovers, “In the Night,” but also <a href="https://www.sfballet.org/about-forsythes-blake-works-i/">“Blake Works I,”</a> a breezy and buoyant tribute to the ethereal vocals of the Grammy Award-winning British soul singer James Blake by choreographer <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Forsythe">William Forsythe</a>. (CC)

The names Balanchine and Bizet are commonly found on classical ballet programs. Simon &amp; Garfunkel are not as ubiquitous. The San Francisco Ballet opens its 2022 season with a performance inspired by the romantic tryst at the center of The Graduate. Thursday showcases Cathy Marston’s “Mrs. Robinson,” which interprets the iconic dalliance between the young Benjamin Braddock and his elder pursuer. It’s part of the San Francisco Ballet’s Program I, which also plays this Saturday. SF Ballet’s Program II, playing Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., features not only Jerome Robbins’ classic ode to lovers, “In the Night,” but also <a href="https://www.sfballet.org/about-forsythes-blake-works-i/">“Blake Works I,”</a> a breezy and buoyant tribute to the ethereal vocals of the Grammy Award-winning British soul singer James Blake by choreographer <a href="https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Forsythe">William Forsythe</a>. (CC)

Pipa virtuoso Wu Man is known for her work with the SF-based Kronos Quartet. | Courtesy Photo

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<a href="https://www.sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/2021-22/Perry-So-and-Wu-Man">Chinese Pipa Virtuoso, Wu Man</a>

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Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12 @ 7:30 p.m. | $30+

Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Ave. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12 @ 7:30 p.m. | $30+

Celebrated Chinese instrumentalist Wu Man brings her virtuosic talents to the San Francisco Symphony, playing <a href="https://www.pas.org/about/hall-of-fame/lou-harrison">percussion pioneer Lou Harrison’s</a> Concerto for Pipa and String Orchestra. Chinese folk songs and Vivaldi meet in this large-scale work composed especially for the pipa, a lute-like instrument with a history stretching back more than 2,000 years. An international ambassador of both traditional and contemporary pipa music, Man is known for her work with the esteemed San Francisco-based string ensemble <a href="https://kronosquartet.org/kronos-quartet/">Kronos Quartet</a> and is a founding musician of <a href="https://www.wired.com/2016/06/music-of-strangers-documentary/">Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad project</a>. (CC)

Celebrated Chinese instrumentalist Wu Man brings her virtuosic talents to the San Francisco Symphony, playing <a href="https://www.pas.org/about/hall-of-fame/lou-harrison">percussion pioneer Lou Harrison’s</a> Concerto for Pipa and String Orchestra. Chinese folk songs and Vivaldi meet in this large-scale work composed especially for the pipa, a lute-like instrument with a history stretching back more than 2,000 years. An international ambassador of both traditional and contemporary pipa music, Man is known for her work with the esteemed San Francisco-based string ensemble <a href="https://kronosquartet.org/kronos-quartet/">Kronos Quartet</a> and is a founding musician of <a href="https://www.wired.com/2016/06/music-of-strangers-documentary/">Yo-Yo Ma’s Silkroad project</a>. (CC)

Friday, Feb. 11 Through Feb. 20 Various Locations &amp; Prices

Friday, Feb. 11 Through Feb. 20 Various Locations &amp; Prices

Raise a cold one to all the beer artisans—local and national, micro and macro—who pour their heart and soul into their craft. SF Beer Week starts this Friday with kick-off events all over the Bay Area. In San Francisco, the celebration begins at Harmonic Brewing&#8217;s Thrive City location right outside the House that Steph Built. Events include a cornhole tournament hosted by Broke-Ass Stuart at 21st Amendment, a discussion of beer R&amp;D at Fort Point and a requisite sudsy yoga sesh at San Francisco Brewing Co. (HL)

Raise a cold one to all the beer artisans—local and national, micro and macro—who pour their heart and soul into their craft. SF Beer Week starts this Friday with kick-off events all over the Bay Area. In San Francisco, the celebration begins at Harmonic Brewing's Thrive City location right outside the House that Steph Built. Events include a cornhole tournament hosted by Broke-Ass Stuart at 21st Amendment, a discussion of beer R&amp;D at Fort Point and a requisite sudsy yoga sesh at San Francisco Brewing Co. (HL)

Raise a cold one to all the beer artisans—local and national, micro and macro—who pour their heart and soul into their craft. SF Beer Week starts this Friday with kick-off events all over the Bay Area. In San Francisco, the celebration begins at Harmonic Brewing&#8217;s Thrive City location right outside the House that Steph Built. Events include a cornhole tournament hosted by Broke-Ass Stuart at 21st Amendment, a discussion of beer R&amp;D at Fort Point and a requisite sudsy yoga sesh at San Francisco Brewing Co. (HL)

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The Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St. Friday, Feb. 11 @ 9:45 p.m. | $49.50+

The Palace of Fine Arts, 3601 Lyon St. Friday, Feb. 11 @ 9:45 p.m. | $49.50+

Before making a name for himself on the pioneering Axis of Evil comedy tour and writing the LA Times bestseller I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One on TV, comedian and podcaster Maz Jobrani was a teen from Tiburon and a UC Berkeley student. Jobrani returns to the Bay Area this Friday, bringing his “Things Are Looking Bright” standup tour to the Palace of Fine Arts. (CC)&nbsp;

Before making a name for himself on the pioneering Axis of Evil comedy tour and writing the LA Times bestseller I’m Not a Terrorist, But I’ve Played One on TV, comedian and podcaster Maz Jobrani was a teen from Tiburon and a UC Berkeley student. Jobrani returns to the Bay Area this Friday, bringing his “Things Are Looking Bright” standup tour to the Palace of Fine Arts. (CC)&nbsp;

<a href="https://concerts.livenation.com/built-to-spill-san-francisco-california-02-11-2022/event/1C005B46B4114AF1?_ga=2.92246490.1118471433.1643671713-902120153.1643671713">Built to Spill</a>

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The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12 @ 9 p.m. | $37.50

The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 11-12 @ 9 p.m. | $37.50

For almost 30 years, over the course of eight studio albums, Built To Spill has channeled the rainbow of human emotion into honest, plain-spoken indie rock. The Boise, Idaho, band—the brainchild of its sole constant member, Doug Martsch—has been cited as a seminal influence by the likes of Death Cab for Cutie frontman Benjamin Gibbard. In addition to influencing plenty of alternative rock’s best performers, Martsch hasn’t been shy about his own inspirations. In 2020, Built to Spill dropped an album of Daniel Johnston covers and have been known to pepper their sets with faithful renditions of hits by The Rolling Stones, New Order and The Smiths. (HL)

For almost 30 years, over the course of eight studio albums, Built To Spill has channeled the rainbow of human emotion into honest, plain-spoken indie rock. The Boise, Idaho, band—the brainchild of its sole constant member, Doug Martsch—has been cited as a seminal influence by the likes of Death Cab for Cutie frontman Benjamin Gibbard. In addition to influencing plenty of alternative rock’s best performers, Martsch hasn’t been shy about his own inspirations. In 2020, Built to Spill dropped an album of Daniel Johnston covers and have been known to pepper their sets with faithful renditions of hits by The Rolling Stones, New Order and The Smiths. (HL)

<a href="https://www.moadsf.org/event/engage-symposium-2022">MoAD’s Engage Symposium</a>

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Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission St. Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 12 p.m. | Free

Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission St. Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 12 p.m. | Free

The recently re-opened MoAD hosts their fourth annual “Engage Symposium.” Titled “Transcending Boundaries in Contemporary African Art,” this year’s edition is inspired by two major exhibitions of works by Amoako Boafo and Billie Zangewa currently on view at the museum. The half-day event consists of a keynote by Natasha Becker, curator of African art at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, three panels and a virtual tour of the museum’s exhibitions. The panels include discussions of contemporary Ghanaian figurative painting, the legacy of colonialism and African art on the global market, featuring panelists from around the world and across the arts. (MB)

The recently re-opened MoAD hosts their fourth annual “Engage Symposium.” Titled “Transcending Boundaries in Contemporary African Art,” this year’s edition is inspired by two major exhibitions of works by Amoako Boafo and Billie Zangewa currently on view at the museum. The half-day event consists of a keynote by Natasha Becker, curator of African art at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, three panels and a virtual tour of the museum’s exhibitions. The panels include discussions of contemporary Ghanaian figurative painting, the legacy of colonialism and African art on the global market, featuring panelists from around the world and across the arts. (MB)

<a href="https://www.kapwagardens.com/events/lovers-mart">Lover’s Mart</a>

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Kapwa Gardens, 967 Mission St. Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 12 p.m. | $5

Kapwa Gardens, 967 Mission St. Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 12 p.m. | $5

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/explainers/creepily-warm-weather-in-sf-thanks-global-warming/">things are heating up—literally</a>. Pick up a gift for your special someone and learn how to make your own bouquet at the “Lover’s Mart” this weekend. As with all Kapwa Gardens events, food, drink, music and a casual outdoor atmosphere are standard. (MM)

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/explainers/creepily-warm-weather-in-sf-thanks-global-warming/">things are heating up—literally</a>. Pick up a gift for your special someone and learn how to make your own bouquet at the “Lover’s Mart” this weekend. As with all Kapwa Gardens events, food, drink, music and a casual outdoor atmosphere are standard. (MM)

<a href="https://www.slashart.org/codes-of-silence/">Codes of Silence</a>

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Slash, 1150 25th St., Building B Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 4 p.m. | Free

Slash, 1150 25th St., Building B Saturday, Feb. 12 @ 4 p.m. | Free

Silence can be peaceful or unsettling, reflective or vacant. But can silence be heard? Felt? Seen? Do we recognize silence or only the cacophony of its absence? The now familiar political slogan “Silence Equals Violence” speaks to the ways in which silence can have both political and social implications. Curated by Leila Weefur, this group exhibition aims to expand viewers’ experience and interpretation of silence and “to reckon with the tension of discerning who should be heard and when.” (MB)

Silence can be peaceful or unsettling, reflective or vacant. But can silence be heard? Felt? Seen? Do we recognize silence or only the cacophony of its absence? The now familiar political slogan “Silence Equals Violence” speaks to the ways in which silence can have both political and social implications. Curated by Leila Weefur, this group exhibition aims to expand viewers’ experience and interpretation of silence and “to reckon with the tension of discerning who should be heard and when.” (MB)

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A Tiny Telephone Podcast New Episodes Wednesdays

A Tiny Telephone Podcast New Episodes Wednesdays

Back in early 2020, John Vanderslice, the founder of San Francisco’s Tiny Telephone recording studio, <a href="https://www.kqed.org/arts/13873789/tiny-telephone-sf-to-close-foreshadowing-an-arts-hubs-uncertain-future">announced that he couldn’t afford to keep the doors open</a> at his flagship location. In its heyday, the analog studio tracked plenty of legendary songs by numerous indie rock legends, including Death Cab for Cutie, The Mountain Goats, Spoon and Sleater-Kinney. Though Vanderslice’s outpost in Oakland remains, the Mission District Tiny Telephone lives on only in memory—and in the new podcast, Keep the Dream Alive. Billed as “a human story about love and loss, the tension between art and commerce,” the limited series can be streamed on Soundcloud, Apple and Spotify. (NV)

Back in early 2020, John Vanderslice, the founder of San Francisco’s Tiny Telephone recording studio, <a href="https://www.kqed.org/arts/13873789/tiny-telephone-sf-to-close-foreshadowing-an-arts-hubs-uncertain-future">announced that he couldn’t afford to keep the doors open</a> at his flagship location. In its heyday, the analog studio tracked plenty of legendary songs by numerous indie rock legends, including Death Cab for Cutie, The Mountain Goats, Spoon and Sleater-Kinney. Though Vanderslice’s outpost in Oakland remains, the Mission District Tiny Telephone lives on only in memory—and in the new podcast, Keep the Dream Alive. Billed as “a human story about love and loss, the tension between art and commerce,” the limited series can be streamed on Soundcloud, Apple and Spotify. (NV)

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David Chiu (D-San Francisco), who represents the eastern half of San Francisco in the California State Assembly, has been appointed by Mayor London Breed to serve as City Attorney.

David Chiu (D-San Francisco), who represents the eastern half of San Francisco in the California State Assembly, has been appointed by Mayor London Breed to serve as City Attorney.

Chiu, a longtime political fixture who served three terms as President of the Board of Supervisors before winning his current seat, will assume the position now occupied by City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Herrera, who has served as City Attorney since 2001, was nominated by Breed to lead the Public Utilities Commision and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/city-attorney-dennis-herrera-approved-to-lead-public-utilities-commission/">approved for that position</a> on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Chiu, a longtime political fixture who served three terms as President of the Board of Supervisors before winning his current seat, will assume the position now occupied by City Attorney Dennis Herrera. Herrera, who has served as City Attorney since 2001, was nominated by Breed to lead the Public Utilities Commision and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/city-attorney-dennis-herrera-approved-to-lead-public-utilities-commission/">approved for that position</a> on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Chiu’s appointment opens up a coveted and rarely-available seat in the state assembly, setting the stage for a high-stakes campaign sprint and political shakeup in the legislature and City Hall.&nbsp; David Campos, chief of staff to District Attorney Chesa Boudin and a former two-term city supervisor, announced a campaign for state assembly last month in advance of Chiu&#8217;s appointment. Campos ran unsuccessfully against Chiu for state assembly in 2013.&nbsp;

Chiu’s appointment opens up a coveted and rarely-available seat in the state assembly, setting the stage for a high-stakes campaign sprint and political shakeup in the legislature and City Hall.&nbsp; David Campos, chief of staff to District Attorney Chesa Boudin and a former two-term city supervisor, announced a campaign for state assembly last month in advance of Chiu's appointment. Campos ran unsuccessfully against Chiu for state assembly in 2013.&nbsp;

Chiu’s appointment opens up a coveted and rarely-available seat in the state assembly, setting the stage for a high-stakes campaign sprint and political shakeup in the legislature and City Hall.&nbsp; David Campos, chief of staff to District Attorney Chesa Boudin and a former two-term city supervisor, announced a campaign for state assembly last month in advance of Chiu&#8217;s appointment. Campos ran unsuccessfully against Chiu for state assembly in 2013.&nbsp;

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Matt Haney, who represents District 6 on the Board of Supervisors, also announced a run for Chiu’s seat. Other candidates include Bilal Mahmood, a technology entrepreneur and former policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Thea Selby, a member of the City College Board of Trustees.&nbsp;

Matt Haney, who represents District 6 on the Board of Supervisors, also announced a run for Chiu’s seat. Other candidates include Bilal Mahmood, a technology entrepreneur and former policy analyst at the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Thea Selby, a member of the City College Board of Trustees.&nbsp;

As City Attorney, Chiu will serve as the top legal counsel for the City and County of San Francisco until at least 2023, when he will have to run for re-election.&nbsp;

As City Attorney, Chiu will serve as the top legal counsel for the City and County of San Francisco until at least 2023, when he will have to run for re-election.&nbsp;

Chiu will be responsible for a wide range of litigation on behalf of the city, including claims, code enforcement, public contracts, drafting of legislation, and general legal advice for departments and policymakers. The City Attorney is also responsible for enforcing good government principles, and launched a local corruption probe in February 2020 stemming from the indictment of Mohammed Nuru, former head of Public Works, and a number of other public officials and city contractors.&nbsp;

Chiu will be responsible for a wide range of litigation on behalf of the city, including claims, code enforcement, public contracts, drafting of legislation, and general legal advice for departments and policymakers. The City Attorney is also responsible for enforcing good government principles, and launched a local corruption probe in February 2020 stemming from the indictment of Mohammed Nuru, former head of Public Works, and a number of other public officials and city contractors.&nbsp;

&#8220;I cant think of anyone better to serve as the next City Attorney of San Francisco than Assemblymember David Chiu,&#8221; said Breed on Wednesday.

"I cant think of anyone better to serve as the next City Attorney of San Francisco than Assemblymember David Chiu," said Breed on Wednesday.

&#8220;I cant think of anyone better to serve as the next City Attorney of San Francisco than Assemblymember David Chiu,&#8221; said Breed on Wednesday.

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Herrera, who will start at the Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 1, told reporters that the City Attorney&#8217;s investigations will continue. In conjunction with the Controller&#8217;s Office, the City Attorney plans to publish a public integrity assessment of the PUC in December 2021 and issued more than 20 subpoenas of various city contractors and nonprofits.

Herrera, who will start at the Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 1, told reporters that the City Attorney's investigations will continue. In conjunction with the Controller's Office, the City Attorney plans to publish a public integrity assessment of the PUC in December 2021 and issued more than 20 subpoenas of various city contractors and nonprofits.

Herrera, who will start at the Public Utilities Commission on Nov. 1, told reporters that the City Attorney&#8217;s investigations will continue. In conjunction with the Controller&#8217;s Office, the City Attorney plans to publish a public integrity assessment of the PUC in December 2021 and issued more than 20 subpoenas of various city contractors and nonprofits.

&#8220;We have been working diligently over the past year and a half, both with the Controller&#8217;s office and other law enforcement agencies, to make sure our departments live up to the highest ethical standards,&#8221; said Herrera. &#8220;We have some of the most dedicated legal professionals anywhere&#8230;[who] will guide and advise Assemblymember Chiu as the investigations continue. And they will continue.&#8221;

"We have been working diligently over the past year and a half, both with the Controller's office and other law enforcement agencies, to make sure our departments live up to the highest ethical standards," said Herrera. "We have some of the most dedicated legal professionals anywhere...[who] will guide and advise Assemblymember Chiu as the investigations continue. And they will continue."

&#8220;We have been working diligently over the past year and a half, both with the Controller&#8217;s office and other law enforcement agencies, to make sure our departments live up to the highest ethical standards,&#8221; said Herrera. &#8220;We have some of the most dedicated legal professionals anywhere&#8230;[who] will guide and advise Assemblymember Chiu as the investigations continue. And they will continue.&#8221;

Chiu&#8217;s appointment triggers a special election for his Assembly seat that will take place sometime in the coming months.  

Chiu's appointment triggers a special election for his Assembly seat that will take place sometime in the coming months.

Chiu&#8217;s appointment triggers a special election for his Assembly seat that will take place sometime in the coming months.

Governor Gavin Newsom has up to 14 days to set a special election date, according to <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&amp;division=10.&amp;title=&amp;part=6.&amp;chapter=1.&amp;article=">California election rules</a>. The election could happen between 126 and 140 days after the declaration, with a primary election calculated backwards from that date by nine or ten weeks. An election can be scheduled up to 200 days from the declaration if it can consolidated with another race.

Governor Gavin Newsom has up to 14 days to set a special election date, according to <a href="https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&amp;division=10.&amp;title=&amp;part=6.&amp;chapter=1.&amp;article=">California election rules</a>. The election could happen between 126 and 140 days after the declaration, with a primary election calculated backwards from that date by nine or ten weeks. An election can be scheduled up to 200 days from the declaration if it can consolidated with another race.

Whoever wins the assembly race could occupy the seat for up to 12 years, the maximum allowed under the state constitution. That person will represent California’s Assembly District 17 (AD-17), which spans the eastern neighborhoods of San Francisco and is one of two assembly districts in the city. The other is AD-19, which spans the western half of San Francisco, Daly City and Colma.&nbsp;

Whoever wins the assembly race could occupy the seat for up to 12 years, the maximum allowed under the state constitution. That person will represent California’s Assembly District 17 (AD-17), which spans the eastern neighborhoods of San Francisco and is one of two assembly districts in the city. The other is AD-19, which spans the western half of San Francisco, Daly City and Colma.&nbsp;

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