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Yes, the claim in the image you shared is **true** and based on a real, very recent news story.

The photo and headline refer to **Gwendolyn Westbrook**, the 71-year-old former CEO of the **United Council for Human Services** (a San Francisco-based nonprofit that provided services to homeless and low-income people, including operating a soup kitchen in Bayview and receiving city contracts for homeless sheltering).

According to multiple credible sources, including the San Francisco District Attorney's office announcement and reports from ABC7 News, the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED, CBS San Francisco, and others:

- She was **arraigned on Tuesday, February 25, 2026** (the day after charges were announced) on **nine felony counts**.
- These include **misappropriation of public funds**, **grand theft**, **presenting a false invoice for payment**, and **filing false California state tax returns** (for years 2020–2023).
- Prosecutors allege she misappropriated **more than $1.2 million** in public funds (city/grant money intended for homeless services) between 2019 and 2023 through methods like undocumented cash withdrawals, unauthorized self-payments, hidden "double salary" payments, and fraudulent reimbursements.
- She allegedly diverted some funds for personal use, supporting a lavish lifestyle (reports mention luxury items like jewelry and cars).
- She had "near-exclusive financial control" over the nonprofit's accounts.
- She was arrested/booked last Friday (around February 20–21, 2026), posted bail, and appeared in court.

The image matches the ABC7 News report exactly, including the headline phrasing ("FORMER CEO OF SF HOMELESSNESS NONPROFIT CHARGED WITH MISSPENDING $1.2M") and the photo of her on the street (likely a file or AP photo used in coverage).

This appears to be a legitimate case reported across mainstream outlets, not a hoax or exaggeration. The nonprofit (United Council for Human Services) had received significant public funding over the years for homeless services in San Francisco.

If you're seeing this shared on social media or elsewhere, the core facts check out as accurate based on current reporting.

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A Public Infrastructure Committee meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 11:00am. The meeting will be held in the 1st Floor Conference Room at the Cyrus K. Holliday Building (620 SE Madison). A virtual attendance option is also available. 
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