Sign Hill letters temporary red, white and blue painting
South San Francisco
Summary
The city will temporarily paint the historic Sign Hill letters in flag colors for the nation's 250th anniversary, with a July 4th parade and picnic as the marquee event. It's a one-time approval — repainting white is planned for the fall, and staff said repeated paint changes would degrade the sign's historic integrity.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Painting and repainting costs about $4,000 each plus labor, but a donation covers the first painting and the repaint is budgeted.
Residents and visitors — including drivers on Highway 101 — get a patriotic, high-visibility commemoration of the semiquincentennial.
One written commenter felt the colors would be gaudy and preferred the letters stay white.
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South San Francisco's Sign Hill receiving a red, white and blue makeover
South San Francisco's Sign Hill receiving a red, white and blue makeover CBS News
Planning Commission — May 21, 2026
The city will temporarily paint the historic Sign Hill letters in flag colors for the nation's 250th anniversary, with a July 4th parade and picnic as the marquee event. It's a one-time approval — repainting white is planned for the fall, and staff said repeated paint changes would degrade the sign's historic integrity.
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