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Email from City of South San Francisco     View the complete newsletter on the web   Hello, South San Francisco Community! I hope you’ve been enjoying the sunshine this week, especially after the winter storms we've experienced. As we embrace this beautiful weather, I encourage you to explore the many outdoor treasures our city has to offer. Whether it's hiking up Sign Hill for breathtaking views, strolling along the Bay Trail in Oyster Point, or enjoying the thrill of our brand-new skate park at Centennial Way Park South, there's something for everyone.  Take a moment to visit our website for a full list of parks, from scenic walking trails and vibrant community gardens to playful playgrounds and fun-filled dog parks. South San Francisco truly has something for everyone to enjoy! Speaking of our great parks, a new one is coming to Linden and Pine, and we want to hear your thoughts on the final concept! Come to the Concept Celebration on Saturday, March 1 between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and meet me and our neighbors, the project design team, our City staff, and enjoy free refreshments. Let’s celebrate a new chapter for the families in our beautiful Old Town and beyond! Last week, we honored Black History Month with a Joy Fest, led by the South San Francisco Public Library. Together, we enjoyed great music, spoken word, a short film, a fun round of double dutch, and a beautiful assortment of food. The joy and the pride in the room was undoubtedly there. Thank you to everyone, neighbors and those visiting from out of town who shared their voice and enlightened our community about Black culture and your rich history – our history. Reminder: South San Francisco values diversity, equity and inclusion and we value the quality of life and safety of all of our community members regardless of immigration status. We are one South City. If you missed the first ”Know Your Rights” ”Conozca Sus Derechos” immigration workshop on February 12, please visit the County’s Office of Community Affairs for additional workshops and resources. We will communicate other local dates and workshops that we have planned in the next weeks, as they come. Rapid Response Hotline: Find out how to prepare for or report immigration or ICE raids and verify the correct information. Call and use the San Mateo County Rapid Response Hotline at 203-666-4472 (203-NO-MIGRA).   City Council Meeting Recap From February 22, 2025, through March 4, 2025, the Main Library at the Library | Parks and Recreation Center's second floor Community Room is operating as an 11-Day Early Vote Center for the March 4, 2025 Special Election. Hours and availability: Vote Center is every day from Saturday, February 22 through Monday, March 3 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, and from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM on Election Day, Tuesday, March 4. Also don’t forget that you can drop off your ballot at any of the following locations: An exterior Ballot Box is located in the parking lot, in the passenger loading zone at our Library Parks and Recreation Center. An additional exterior Ballot Box is also located in front of City Hall and in the City Hall back parking lot. For more information, visit smcvote.gov   Join the Police Community Academy! Ever wondered what our dedicated South San Francisco Police Department do and how they work with our K-9 and other public safety partners? Now is your opportunity to get an inside look! From SWAT and K-9 demos to learning about firearms training and a tour of our new facility—each Tuesday evening class is fun, informative, and FREE! Must live/work in South San Francisco (some exceptions apply) 18+ with no felony convictions Can’t miss more than 2 classes Register Here Hear from a couple of past participants and their time at the Community Academy: Safe Streets for Schools is coming this Spring! Mayor Eddie along with our City Council have approved and are making Safe Streets for Schools a true reality in South City, and that means school zone speed limits will be reduced to 15 MPH within 500 feet of schools (see list of schools below). This reduced limit applies to two-lane roads in residential areas where the existing speed limit is 30 MPH or lower. The new school zones will operate at 15 MPH whenever children are present, such as during morning drop-offs, afternoon pick-ups, recess, and outdoor activities. The City of South San Francisco is committed to improving safety for children, families, and the entire community by reducing speed limits in school zones. This initiative is part of our broader General Plan and Vision Zero strategy, aiming to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries by 2025.     UPCOMING EVENTS   Saturday, February 22, 12:00 PM: Film Screening: KINTSUKUROI Join us to watch the film with a Q&A to follow with the film director, Kerwin Berk. Welcome by Mayor Eddie Flores with an introduction by former Mayor, Karyl Matsumoto, former Interim National Director of the Japanese American Citizens League and Manzanar internee. Learn More   Did You Know: You can travel between South San Francisco and the East Bay via Ferry? The ferry is another great way to travel into and from the East Bay. Whether it’s commuting to work or catching some sun while skipping the traffic, the ferry is a convenient option for getting to Oakland (40 minutes!) or Alameda (55 minutes!). The South San Francisco Ferry terminal is located at 911 Marina Blvd. Take the survey to share your thoughts on riding the survey     COMMUNITY RESOURCES Free Bike Classes – Ride & Repair with Confidence! Want to save money and feel great? Whether your bike needs fixing or you’re nervous on the road, we’ve got you covered! Free online and in-person bike safety and repair classes are now available for San Mateo County residents (ages 14+). Offered by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition and partners, these classes help you ride safely and confidently. More dates coming soon! Sign up today: www.BikeSiliconValley.org/Learn   Cal Water Scholarship Program California Water Service (Cal Water) has established a scholarship program to assist students residing within its service areas who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs. Learn More Come visit our South San Francisco Farmer’s Market! We got Girl Scouts Cookies!! Ready to purchase your favorite Girl Scout Cookies? Now it's easier than ever - you can buy these delicious, purpose filled cookies at the SSF Farmers Market! When you buy Girl Scout Cookies, you're helping girls learn essential life skills, all while supporting the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Cookie proceeds stay local, so your purchase helps Girl Scouts experience amazing adventures all year long!   Stay informed with other City communications! Sign up to receive newsletters from the Library and Parks & Recreation, or get notifications about the Shuttle, construction, and Police bulletins by signing up on the City website. Remember, you can read this entire newsletter fully in Spanish or Tagalog, or any other language via our website, by tapping on the top right corner of the website (for most, the default language will appear as English (United States)). 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