From the hardwood to the Southeast Treatment Plant, the stories of Bob Harrell and Odell Agnew began well before their careers at the SFPUC. The Harlem Clowns was an African American exhibition basketball team that played from 1934 to 1983. The team was based in Chicago and was founded by Al “Runt” Pullins in the…
Author: Donovan Gomez
A Salute to Our Veterans
Every November, we honor and celebrate the many Veterans who have sacrificed so much to serve our Country and protect its values. Veterans Day is a time to remember those who have served in either of the five branches of service within the United States Military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marine Corps….
How Christian Losno’s Strong Work Ethic Is Paving the Way for a Better Tomorrow
From September 15th through October 15th, Latinx Heritage Month is celebrated throughout our Country. This is a time to honor those that have come before us and the many sacrifices they made for the Latin community to get where we are today. For Christian Losno, Materials Coordinator within our Wastewater Enterprise, Latinx Heritage Month is a…
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month with SFPUC Lotería
From September 15th to October 15th is a time to celebrate the many contributions and accomplishments of the Latinx community. In an effort to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month and the diverse culture of our community, we have created the traditional Lotería game, with a utilities inspired twist! Lotería is the Spanish word for Lottery and the game dates back…
Project Pull Internship Reflections
This summer looked quite different than most due to the coronavirus pandemic. No longer thinking of vacations that would have been looked forward to, rather reflecting on how this pandemic has changed the lives of so many. For many high school and college students, this has been quite a difficult time. Many students have gone…
Intern Spotlight: How Isabella Titus Adapted to the New Way of Living During the Pandemic
A rising Junior at Mission High School in San Francisco, Isabella Titus has learned quickly how to adapt to the “new normal.” Isabella was close to completing her Sophomore year at Mission High when the shelter-in-place order went into effect back on March 16th. Like many of us, changing her lifestyle and routine overnight was…