Official City Notices: Air Quality Alerts, Public Hearings, and Health Advisories

Environmental and Health Alerts

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has officially issued a Spare the Air alert for Thursday, February 5, 2026. A spell of calm winds and clear skies has caused air quality to deteriorate, leading to an accumulation of particulate matter. Consequently, the use of wood-burning devices, including fireplaces and outdoor fire pits, is strictly prohibited throughout the region for the duration of the alert. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity, particularly children, seniors, and individuals with respiratory or heart conditions.

Additionally, the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) maintains an active health advisory regarding a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak associated with Archbishop Riordan High School. Public health officials are conducting a large-scale investigation following the identification of three active cases and over 50 cases of latent TB infection. Mandatory evaluations and testing are required for all students and staff members connected to the campus. In-person classes at the facility remain suspended through the end of the week, with hybrid learning protocols in effect.

Public Hearings and Legislative Business

Several high-level municipal meetings are scheduled at City Hall today, February 5. The Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee will convene at 10:00 AM in Room 250. The agenda includes a critical hearing regarding private developer commitments for affordable housing projects in the Mission District, specifically focusing on developments at 2000-2070 Bryant Street and 681 Florida Street. The committee will also review a retroactive Memorandum of Understanding for federal Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds.

Other scheduled public sessions include:

• Charter Reform Working Group: Meeting from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in City Hall, Room 201, to discuss proposed structural changes to city governance.
• Juvenile Probation Commission: The Finance and Governance Committee will meet at 4:00 PM at 375 Woodside Avenue, Room 247.
• Assessment Appeals Boards: Regular hearings are scheduled for Board No. 3 at 9:30 AM and Board No. 1 at 1:30 PM in Room 405.

Public Service Announcements

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has announced major traffic impacts related to Super Bowl LX festivities. Beginning at 11:00 PM tonight, Jones Street will be closed between McAllister Street and Golden Gate Avenue. This closure will remain in effect until Sunday morning. Commuters should expect significant delays near the Embarcadero and Moscone Center due to ongoing event set-ups and the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project.

SF Planning and the Department of Building Inspection are also warning the public of a persistent phishing scam targeting permit applicants. Fraudulent emails requesting immediate payment for permit fees have been reported. Official payments should only be made through the verified SF Permit Portal or at the City’s central Permit Center.