by Rigoberto Hernández
The Mexican community will be provided with the “Health of Window” of free medical attention that was recently inaugurated at the San Francisco Mexican Consulate.
Through this office the community will be able to freely solicit complete information about their health, medical insurance, family planning, detection of diabetes and hypertension.
Additionally they will be able to insure their family members living in Mexico. This can be done through the Mexican Institute of the Social Insurance (IMSS). The consulate’s offi ces are locate at 532 Folsom St. San Francisco, 94105.
Homelessness project turns 22
Project Homessless connect carried out its 22 installment today at pier 48. The event provided service to San Francisco’s homeless community that included, housing opportunities and resource, medical and dental assistance, mental health and substance abuse services, eye care and glasses, food stamps legal assistance, free voicemail and resources to re-connect with the family members through the cities homeward bound program.
“Since 2004, these programs have collectively resulted in more than 7,600 individuals leaving the streets for permanent supportive housing and over 25,000 individuals connected to vital resources needed to attain self-suffi ciency. This is a remarkable achievement that all San Franciscans can be proud of, “ San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said in a statement.
PHC was sponsored by accountnig and consulting firm Deloitte, which also provided volounteers.
Better Street Plan introduced
Mayor Newsom introduced the “Better Streets Plan” aimed at improving San Francisco streets to more safe and enjoyable public spaces.
The plan’s goal is to retain families in san francico and making the city more attractive for tourism and shopping.
The plan contains detailed guidelines for improvemnts including: crosswalk treatments to landscaping.
“Multiple agencies have jurisdiction over San Franscio’s Streets and sidewalks, tending to result in piecemeal changes that often don’t meet our needs for public spaces,” said Newsom’s Greening Director Strid Haryati.
Members of the public can comment on the plan in a series of community meetings held in different neighberoods through June 30.
Immigration Rights Nework unveils wepage and emergency line
Immigrants right network Alianza Latinoamerican por los Derechos de los Immigrantes has created a web page and established an emergency phone num- ber on what to do in case of a immigration Customs Enformcemnt raid.
The website www.alianzalatinoameriac.org contains legal information on what to do in these circumstances and the emergency line –415 3368-8481- is also available in case of emergency.
The network is urging the community to pass on this information to others.
Pollution group puts Bulingame hills and Hillsborough on legal notice
Pollurion watchdog group, baykeeper puts Burlingame hills and Hillsborough on notice for legal action for violation of the Clean Water Act for sewage spills.
The notice comes after an investigation revealed that the sewer systems of both cities causes high rates of spills to nearby creeks and the bay, according to statement by the Baykeeper.
“Burlingame Hills and Hillsborough cannot continue to ignore their sewer systems and pollute our Bay shores,” said Sejal Choksi, of the Baykeeper in a stament. “The City of Burlingame has a signifi cant sewage overfl ow problem, but the City itself may not be the sole cause. Our citizen enforcement actions will bring about a comprehensive solution.”
