History of SF
What year did the gold rush peak? (hint: football team)
1849
What is “Free Muni for Youth”?
Local policy that gives free Muni bus and train rides to all SF youth under 19 — thanks to advocacy from youth and community orgs.
How many districts are there in San Francisco?
11 Districts
The most popular landmark in San Francisco
3 of the major SF bay area professional sport leagues
The Warriors, The Giants, The 49ers
The native people of San Francisco
Ramaytush Ohlone people
What is the SF Youth Commission?
It’s a group of 17 youth (ages 12–23) who advise the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on issues impacting young people.
The largest district in SF in terms of area?
District 7
The tallest building in SF
Salesforce Tower
What is the SFUSD Student Advisory Council?
SFUSD high schoolers that are committed to providing a voice for the students of the San Francisco Unified School District
What year was the earthquake in SF with a magnitude of 7.9?
The earthquake of 1906
Who makes the local laws in SF?
Board of Supervisors
Who was the first openly gay elected official in SF and the nation?
Harvey Milk
This island was often called Ellis Island of the West?
Angel Island
Mayoral Program implemented to assist youth over the summer in career opportunities
Opportunities for All (OFA)
How was the main library destroyed in 1906
By the 1906 earthquake and fire
What SF Program prioritizes safe, comfortable, low-vehicle-traffic routes and are implemented in residential areas?
SF Slow Streets
What is SF's fog called
Located along the waterfront, this popular San Francisco destination is known for its sea lions and vibrant attractions
Pier 39
What strike was SF State known for that led to the country's first College of Ethnic Studies?
The Third World Strike
How was SF founded in 1776?
By Spanish settlers who built a military base (the Presidio) and a mission (Mission Dolores).
What does the SF Law Rules of The Road state regarding bicyclists and their distance?
In San Francisco, California law requires vehicles to pass cyclists at a minimum distance of three feet
How did San Francisco get it's name?
San Francisco was named after Mission San Francisco de Asís, which in turn was named after Saint Francis of Assisi
These wear pastel shades of blue, yellow, lavender, and green
The Painted Ladies
To educate, engage and activate youth to be more civically engaged
Youth for San Francisco