Thursday, February 27th 2025

From the desk of President Henry Karnilowicz

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Town hall re Triage Center
Celebrating Women in Business
Central City Theater, Art, and Events District
Golden Gate Restaurant Association's Spring SF Restaurant Week Sign Up
Chat with President Henry Karnilowicz (video) - A Bit of History About Soma

SOMA Town Hall Meeting Re Triage Center

Photo Courtesy of NBC Bay Area

Next town hall meeting...

Date: Thursday, March 27th

Time: 5:30 pm

Place: Trellis Coworking & Events

Location: 981 Mission St., San Francisco

It's been a positive change to see 6th Street and the surrounding areas no longer crowded with drug dealers or individuals lounging on sidewalks and obstructing business entrances. With the Triage Center now in operation, we are witnessing the impact of its services, including the distribution of bus tickets to those seeking to return to their hometowns.

We are now seeing an increased presence of beat cops and ambassadors.

At this town hall, we will be joined by Assistant Chief of Police David Lazar, Tenderloin Police Captain Kevin Knoble, Southern Station Police Captain Luke Martin, and Supervisor Matt Dorsey. We also anticipate representatives from the Department of Public Works, the Health Department, Homeless Services, and City Hall.

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Celebrating Women in Business

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Central City Theater, Art, and Events District

SOMBA supports the proposed Central City Theater, Art, and Events District Project (Feb 2025)...

The Central City Theater District, a collection of large historic theaters, rundown smaller commercial buildings, and a scattering of new residential developments, holds immense potential. The immediate surrounding neighborhoods, though neglected over time and declining with the pandemic, can be transformed. The theatre district, once a popular and colorful destination for local, regional, and even national visitors, can regain its former glory. Revitalizing the Central City Theater District is crucial and a promising opportunity to preserve its legacy and contribute to the City’s vibrancy.

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Golden Gate Restaurant Association's Spring SF Restaurant Week Sign Up

SF Restaurant Week is back Friday, April 4th through Sunday, April 13th. Restaurants can register now and submit their menus later.

Deadline for menus: March 17th, 2025

How Can I Register as a Participating Restaurant?

Participation is free for GGRA Members! Please note, you must have an active GGRA membership to participate.

Chat with President Henry Karnilowicz:

A Bit of History About Soma

Interview by Erin McClarty founder of Erin McClarty PLLC. - a design, consulting, strategy, and legal practice firm - on behalf of SOMA Community Stabilization Fund.

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