The Alameda Creek watershed, which stretches from its mouth in San Francisco Bay near Fremont all the way to Mount Hamilton in Santa Clara County, provides important habitat for native fish and wildlife. The Calaveras and San Antonio Reservoirs are important sources of drinking water for San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) customers, and the creeks upstream and downstream are important aquatic habitat for native species. Due to many factors, including the construction of flood control facilities, water diversion structures, and urbanization of open spaces once-abundant steelhead trout lost access to the watershed and have struggled to survive in just a few areas over the past 70 years.
When it comes to celebrating Latino values and food, La Palma Mexicatessan knows how to do it! Since 1953, this hybrid of a grocery store, tortilla factory, and restaurant has been serving its community as the longest standing Latino owned business in the Mission. Calle 24 Latino Cultural District runs from Mission Street to Potrero Avenue and includes specialty stores, taquerias, Mexican bakeries, grocers and art galleries, as well as the greatest concentration of murals and Latino businesses in the City.
Originally born in Pakistan, Azim Shaikh's upbringing instilled in him the values of hard work, responsibility, and giving back. These principles continue to guide him both in his role at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and in his everyday life.
This September in Tuolumne, pride filled a packed room as 13 graduates from the Tuolumne Community Collaborative’s 15th pre-apprenticeship program walked across the stage. The room had never been so full—families, local leaders, unions, and community partners cheered them on, celebrating their hard-earned success.
The air is getting crisper and cooler and it’s safe to say that the holiday season is upon us! With Small Business Saturday on November 29, take some time to browse small businesses in San Francisco and shop local. This is your opportunity to shop small and support businesses served by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission's (SFPUC) clean energy programs, CleanPowerSF and Hetch Hetchy Power. Here are several businesses that not only contribute to the local economy but also embrace the power of cleaner energy.