Behind the Laguna Honda Reservoir in San Francisco, a quiet transformation is underway. What was once a eucalyptus-choked hillside is now teeming with native plants and this Spring it welcomed back a rare visitor: the variable checkerspot butterfly.

Danbi Han recently joined the Human Resource Services (HRS) team at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), and already they have found a sense of community, particularly with the SFPUC’s LGBTQIA+ employee affinity group. It’s a group, Danbi says, that has helped them meet team members outside of HRS and provided a safe space to share their experiences.

Zero PFAS detected, nearly 100,000 tests conducted, and continued commitment to public health and environmental protection

Meeting your deadline is great. Finishing a little early is even better. But completing a project almost a year ahead of schedule is a remarkable achievement that should be celebrated! Break out the confetti because the Joost Avenue Water Main Replacement Project did just that, finishing 11 months before the expected completion date.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's appointment of Meghan Thurlow to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, which oversees the City's essential water, power, and wastewater services.

May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures and enduring contributions of the AANHPI community. We are spotlighting three remarkable chemists whose work, heritage, and personal journeys help shape the heart of the San Francisco Public utilities Commission (SFPUC).