San Francisco, the city, is the only entity within the county of San Francisco. It is one of the most densely populated cities in the country, with more then 7 million people living 46.7 square miles. Named for St. Francis of Assisi, the city was built on money from the 49ers of the Gold Rush era. It was almost completely rebuilt after the 1906 earthquake and resulting fire, which burned for days. The most famous landmarks of the City are the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, and the cable cars.
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This web site provides information about the counseling programs and support group services available in the San Francisco area.
http://www.maitri.org/
Serving residents, businesses, and visitors with government resources and online services. Includes city agencies, office of mayor, public safety, taxes, transportation, news, and citations.
http://sfgov.org/
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Presents an organization that conducts economic research and financial governance in the San Francisco region. Review the bank’s research publications and find educational resources.
http://www.frbsf.org/
Subtitled, "A Journal of Scholarly Teaching", Insight is a publication of Park University in San Francisco, intended to highlight the work of its post-secondary faculty with an emphasis on the enhancement of post-secondary teaching and learning. Current and past issues are accessible from the site, along with information on subscribing and guidelines for authors submitting their work.
http://www.insightjournal.net/
The Alexander Hamilton Post 448 is a unit of the American Legion based in San Francisco, California. American military veterans living in the area can find fellowship with their fellow servicemen through this organization. The website provides a history of the post and an events calendar.
http://www.post448.org/
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Featuring programs, public policy and business news, membership benefits, city events, online bookstore and information for those considering relocation or business expansion.
http://www.sfchamber.com/
San Francisco Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Providing information about attractions, activities, lodging, dining and shopping. Includes gay travel and online reservations for hotels, cars, flights and more.
http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/
San Francisco Department of the Environment
Showcases city run programs and services to protect the environment and health of the city’s residents. Links to the department’s policies and a tool to sign up for email newsletters.
http://www.sfenvironment.org/
San Francisco Historical Society
The San Francisco Historical Society is an organization that seeks to preserve and promote the heritage of this important California city. The website also has a historical trivia quiz which can help you learn more about this city. You can also find out about the Society's upcoming lectures in this website.
http://www.sfhistory.org
Read about the library’s events and services for the public. Includes hours of service, programs for children and a way to get a library card.
http://sfpl.org/
SF Travel presents independent tips and advice on how to plan an affordable and enjoyable trip to San Francisco. You can find out which sites to see and which to skip. The website also has information on the city's hotels and some of the city's best restaurants.
http://www.sftravel.com/
Travel and city guide to San Francisco, covering topics such as history, government, hotels, tourist attractions, restaurants, and more.
http://www.sanfran.net/
With a stated interest in saving the redwood forests of northern California and southern Oregon, this San Francisco non-profit, tax-exempt organization acts to acquire property deemed to be of value to its stakeholders, by passing this property on to state or federal governments, or by conservation easement. Its educational and activist projects are discussed here.
http://www.savetheredwoods.org/
As the Internet edition of the San Francisco Chronicle, SF Gate is a news website dedicated to San Francisco, California. The website's marketplace section has job listings, cars for sale, real estate listings and more. You can also find articles on local events and the city's sports teams.
http://www.sfgate.com/
San Francisco news source and city guide. Includes local events calendar, restaurant directory, arts and entertainment highlights, movie showtimes and reviews, music index, and classifieds.
http://www.sfweekly.com
