What is the impact of the worst drought in 1300 years on San Francisco, its residents and the Bay environment?  Are we - San Franciscans, our government, and our water agencies - doing enough to prepare for and deal with drought, especially given the realities of climate change?

Come hear and question the panel on these and other issues related to the current (and future?) drought. Panelists include state as well as local experts on drought, climate change, and the Bay:

• Jennifer Clary, Water Program Manager, Clean Water Action
• Barry Nelson, Principal, Western Water Strategies; Bay Conservation and Development Commissioner
• Adam Scow, California Director, Food and Water Watch

PHDC VP Loretta Lynch will moderate. The event is co-sponsored by San Francisco Tomorrow and San Francisco for Democracy.

 

When: Tuesday, October 6, 7-9pm
Where: Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, 953 De Haro St at Southern Heights
 

Sheriff Mirkarimi's department has won a prestigious award from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, over some 450 other applicants. Sheriff Mirkarimi oversees the Five Keys Charter School - the first high school in a municipal jail in the United States. Founded by Sheriff Michael Hennessey, enhanced and expanded by Sheriff Mirkarimi, on Sept 22 the school was named winner of the Innovations in American Government Award by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at the Kennedy School, Harvard University. Read more here.

Saturday, Oct 17. Potrero Hill Festival, 11am to 4pm on 20th St between Wisconsin & Missouri. Look for our table, where we'll be registering voters and promoting our endorsements.

Sunday, Oct 18. Sunday Streets in the Mission, noon to 3 on Valencia St. Look for our table, where we'll be registering voters and promoting our endorsements.

Saturday, Oct 24. Potrero Hill History Night at International Studies Academy, 655 De Haro St. 5:30pm music and food, 7pm program. PHDC will have a table with info about our endorsed candidates and campaigns.

Second week of October. Precinct walking to deliver our famous blue slate card door-hangers.
 

The clock is ticking for Jerry Brown to decide whether he will allow ABX2-15 to become law - to give terminally ill adults the option of medical aid in dying. He has until midnight October 7th to sign or veto the bill. If he takes no action by then, the legislation automatically becomes law.
 
PHDC has endorsed this bill. You can help combat the opposition bombarding the Governor's office with calls and letters asking for a veto, by clicking here to send an email, urging him to sign the bill. Scroll to the very end of the list of subjects to find ABX2-15. You can also send a letter to Governor Jerry Brown, State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814, or call his office at (916) 445-2841.