U.S. 101 Lane and Ramp Closures Through October 30 Caltrans is making road improvements on U.S. 101 between South San Francisco and East Palo Alto. Drivers should expect occasional closures through Friday, October 30: Weeknights, 9 p.m.–5 a.m.: Lane and ramp closures in both directions. Daytime, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.: Partial ramp closures for curb ramp upgrades. Nearby residents and businesses may experience construction noise and temporary disruptions. Work depends on weather. Please drive carefully, and check Caltrans QuickMap for current traffic conditions: quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ #southsanfrancisco #trafficadvisory #ssf #caltrans #US101

Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody On Sept. 8, officers responded to a reported sexual assault inside a residence on the 400 block of Railroad Ave. Detectives, patrol officers, & community members worked together to identify & arrest a suspect within 36 hours. We thank the residents who provided information and surveillance evidence that assisted the investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to call SSFPD at 650-877-8900. Full press release: ssfca.gov/Departments/Police…

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – HICKEY BOULEVARD Motorists should expect delays along Hickey Boulevard on Friday, September 11, 2026 and Monday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to work associated with the 2026 Street Surface Seal Project (Area 2). Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through the work area. For more information and project updates, visit the City’s 2026 Street Surface Seal Project (Area 2) webpage at ssfca.gov/2026slurryseal #SouthSanFrancisco #SSF #TrafficAdvisory #PublicWorks #StreetImprovements

The tree on South San Francisco’s #signhill is gold. Find out why: instagram.com/reel/Dcg6HKlsh… #childhoodcancerawareness

The City’s iconic Sign Hill letters will be repainted white on Wednesday, September 23, returning the historic landmark to its traditional appearance as originally planned. Read the news article on ssfca.gov/News/Sign-Hill-Rep…

UPDATE: LAZ Parking’s main phone line is back in service. For parking-related questions or concerns, contact LAZ Parking at (650) 660-0512 or [email protected]. More information: ssfca.gov/parkingenforcement #southsanfrancisco #southcity #parking #lazparking

The public parking lot at 522 Linden Avenue will permanently close on September 1, 2026, following the termination of the City's lease with the Rotary Club of South San Francisco. The City has leased the lot since October 2024 to provide additional Downtown public parking after the closure of the former Liberty Bank at the adjacent 500 Linden Avenue property. The Rotary Club has notified the City that the property is needed to support construction of the 500 Linden Avenue development project. Signage is deployed at the parking lot entrance and on the pay station informing users of the upcoming closure. The lot will no longer be available for public parking beginning September 1, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Donner at [email protected] or (650) 829-4601.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – HICKEY BOULEVARD Motorists should expect delays along Hickey Boulevard on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. due to work associated with the 2026 Street Surface Seal Project (Area 2). Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through the work area. For more information and project updates, visit the City’s 2026 Street Surface Seal Project (Area 2) webpage at ssfca.gov/2026slurryseal #SouthSanFrancisco #SSF #TrafficAdvisory #PublicWorks #StreetImprovements

LAZ Parking is currently experiencing phone service issues while transitioning to a new provider. Its main phone line is expected to remain unavailable until Thursday, August 20. In the meantime, members of the public may contact LAZ at its temporary number: (650) 660-5525. #southsanfrancisco #southcity #parking #lazparking

Tomorrow's regular City Council Meeting is cancelled. The regular Council Meeting will resume on Wednesday, August 12. View City meeting calendar and agendas at ssfca.gov/Meetings.

The best way to build a stronger neighborhood? Start with “Hi.” Join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Meet your neighbors, connect with police officers, firefighters, City staff, and community partners, and enjoy family-friendly activities at locations throughout South San Francisco. Each neighborhood gathering will offer something different, but they all share one goal: bringing South City together. Visit ssfca.gov/NNO2026 for a listing of all the events being hosted around the city. #nationalnightout #community #southcity #ssf #neighbors

UPDATE: LOCATED! 7/11/26 at 11:30 PM, Mendez was located in the San Francisco area, unharmed. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

MISSING PERSON AT RISK - At approximately 4:50 A.M. Officers responded to the 200 block of Maple Avenue on a report of a missing 82-year-old male, Francisco Bejarano Mendez. Officers contacted the reporting party who stated Mendez frequents the Grand Avenue area and is at risk due to his age. Mendez was last seen on 7/10/2026 at approximately 3:30 P.M. Mendez is a Hispanic male, approximately 5’11” tall, 200 pounds , with black hair, brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a cream colored sweater and white/silver tennis shoes. Several officers responded to the area to canvas for him while utilizing police drones which were met with negative results. A Silver Alert was activated with CHP and a broadcast was sent to Bay Area Law Enforcement Agencies. Anyone with information please contact 650-877-8900.

The City was notified by California Water Service of a required shutdown to make repairs on a main leak on 2nd Lane between Orange Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue. They are notifying impacted residents, and expect water to be restored by 6:00 p.m. this evening. City staff remain in contact with Cal Water and are monitoring progress on behalf of the community. Updates will be shared as additional information becomes available. Please direct your questions to Cal Water at (650) 558-7800.

Planning to join us for the South City 4th of July Parade & Picnic? Please review the parade route and street closures before heading downtown. Parade Route and Road Closures The parade begins at Orange Memorial Park at 10:00 a.m., travels along Orange Avenue, turns onto Grand Avenue, and concludes near City Hall at Maple Avenue. Temporary road closures will be in effect along: • Orange Avenue (during the parade) • Grand Avenue - Between Spruce Avenue and Maple Avenue during the entire event Community Picnic and Celebration Following the parade, Grand Avenue between Spruce Avenue and Maple Avenue will remain closed for the community picnic and celebration. While the event concludes at 2:00 p.m., Grand Avenue will remained closed during clean up. Please plan ahead, use alternate routes when necessary or consider public transportation (@SFBART , @Caltrain , or @SamTrans ), and spend the day celebrating our 250th anniversary with your South City community. Street parking, the Miller Parking Garage, and other public lots will be available for use. Saturday, July 4 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Downtown South San Francisco

The City is aware of the water service interruption affecting portions of downtown. California Water Service is currently repairing two damaged water valves that must be restored before water service can return. Cal Water has informed us that they anticipate completing repairs by this evening, although the timeline has not been guaranteed. They also cautioned us that additional temporary water shutoffs may be necessary as repairs continue. City staff remain in contact with Cal Water and are monitoring progress on behalf of the community. Updates will be shared as additional information becomes available. For additional questions, please call Cal Water at (650) 558-7800.