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Wright Enterprises-Community Spotlight
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Press Release
Sep. 27, 2018
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Mayor London Breed Vows to Move Quickly on
Conservatorship Law Signed Today by Gov. Brown
San Francisco-Governor Jerry Brown today signed SB 1045 into law, which allows for
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San Francisco Mayor London Breed
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strengthened conservatorship laws in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego counties in order to better treat individuals suffering from severe mental illness and addiction issues.
Following the signing, Mayor London N. Breed announced plans to move forward implementing the legislation in San Francisco.
"The status quo is unacceptable-it is not humane to allow San Franciscans struggling with severe mental illness and addiction to continue to suffer on our streets," said Mayor Breed. "I have been a longtime supporter of strengthening our conservatorship laws and I look forward to moving quickly to implement this legislation at the local level so we can start providing care to those in need. I want to thank Senator Wiener for his steadfast leadership on this issue and Governor Brown for signing this important bill into law."
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to Speak at
San Francisco's Commonwealth Club
San Francisco-Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to speak at The Commonwealth Club, October 4, 2018. Garcetti will share his thoughts on the future for his City, the State and the country
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City of Durban, South Africa officials Phillip Sithole, Eric Appelgren, and Mathabo Kunene of The Kunene Foundation met with Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti on behalf of Durban Mayor Cllr Zandile Gumede. Taking a few moments from The August CA Black Chamber of Commerce "Ron Brown Economic Summit" in Irvine chaired by President Aubry Stone, the South African Delegation was in California to promote trade in South Africa.
(Photo by Jackie Wright)
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in today's divided America. As Election Day draws near, Garcetti maintains that Democrats must adjust their strategy to reach every American voter, not only their base.
As the 42nd Mayor of California's largest city, Garcetti is the chief executive of a government that serves 4 million people and also oversees the nation's largest municipal utility, the nation's largest sea port, and the nation's busiest arrival and destination airport. Under his watch, Los Angeles has created a record number of jobs, and he has worked to grow immediate and future opportunity by leading and signing into law an increase of L.A.'s minimum wage to $15 by 2020; cutting L.A.'s business tax and making two years of community college free. He also led the nation's largest anti-homeless and affordable housing initiatives, and spearheaded the passage of the nation's largest local infrastructure plan -- the $120 billion Measure M. (Complete Media Advisory) Garcetti Sounding Presidential-Related News Story.
Landmark Faz Oakland
To Offer Catering Only Due To Landlord Construction & Renovations
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| Landmark Restaurant Faz Oakland "Will Be Missed!" |
Oakland- Having hosted six years of weddings, anniversaries, business events, birthdays, graduations, bat mitzvahs, bar mitzvahs, quinceañeras, family reunions and other celebrations at Faz Oakland, the Bay Area restaurant company regrets to announce as of Friday, September 28th, it will be closing due to landlord Broadway Franklin, LLC's renovations.
Faz Oakland grew into a landmark at 1111 Broadway," said Mayor Libby Schaaf. "For years, area businesses and residents appreciated the fine dining experience, unique ambiance, and accessibility of the restaurant, while local organizations benefited greatly from the philanthropic investments Chef Faz made in our nonprofit community."
"On behalf of our Chamber members and Oakland business leaders we are sorry to see FAZ closing its doors, said Barbara Leslie, President and CEO of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. "We have spent many lunch hours and early evenings at FAZ, discussing politics, entertaining new Oakland businesses and meeting friends. On every occasion we were welcomed with warmth, unparalleled hospitality and great food. Thank you for your commitment to Oakland. We will miss you."
The doors to Faz Oakland will close but catering services will continue. Last Happy Hour for FAZ Oakland is tonight, September 27th. The last meal service will be lunch, served Friday, September 28th, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Chef and philanthropist Faz Poursohi is known for his service to community. Groups in Oakland like The Oakland International Film Festival founded by David Roach benefited from the philanthropy of Poursohi:
For the complete news article about Faz Oakland closing its storefront while continuing to provide catering services, Click Here. Faz Restaurants are located in Danville, Pleasanton, Sunnyvale, San Jose and sister restaurant, MacArthur Park is located in Palo, Alto. Faz Bakery & Coffee Bar, where delicious custom cakes and pastries are created, is located in Danville. Visit www.fazrestaurants.com for more information.
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