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Board renames section of Willow Street for Earl Gage Jr., San Francisco’s first Black firefighter
Summary
The board approved renaming Willow Street (between Buchanan and Laguna) to Earl Gage Jr. Street to honor the firefighter’s legacy. Supervisors said the change commemorates a local civil‑rights and civic leader and followed outreach with neighbors and community groups.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution on July 14 renaming a portion of Willow Street — the block between Buchanan and Laguna that borders Rosa Parks Elementary School — as Earl Gage Jr. Street in honor of Earl Gage Jr., recognized as San Francisco’s first Black firefighter.
Supervisor Ahsha Safa? (note: roll‑call shorthand used at the meeting) and Supervisor Preston led the board through the…
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