On Sunday, September 17, at 3pm, prolific author and journalist Beth Winegarner will be discussing her new book, San Francisco’s Forgotten Cemeteries: A Buried History, just published by The History Press, at Bird & Beckett Bookstore. She’ll be in conversation with Courtney Minick, chronicler on her website of all things macabre in California, Here Lies […]
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CHECK IT OUT AT THE LIBRARY–Exciting events coming up!
Have you heard that Glen Park is going to host our very own Art Walk October 7th on Diamond Street? Not only are local businesses inviting artists to display their creations, we’re excited to display your artwork in our first ever Tiny Art Show in the library debuting October 7th. Stop by to see the […]
Glen Park – August 2023 Incidents
August 2023 – Incidents Incident Time Incident Description Intersection 08/03/23 09:35 Suspicious Occurrence SURREY ST \ CHENERY ST \ MIZPAH ST 08/04/23 02:13 Burglary, Non-residential, Forcible Entry DIAMOND ST \ CHENERY ST 08/05/23 00:30 Burglary, Residence, Att. Forcible Entry NATICK ST \ CHENERY ST 08/08/23 18:00 Burglary, Residence Under Constr, Forcible Entry BROMPTON AVE […]
You’re not in a Western but those are hawks crying in the distance
Anyone who lives or spends time along Diamond and Chenery streets at Lippard could be forgiven for feeling like they’re living in a cheesy Western movie this summer because the soundtrack of city life has added a new track – the frequent, piercing and iconic screech of a bird of prey. What you’re hearing is […]
Greenway Work Party–Saturday, September 9
California native iris (Iris douglasiana) Photo: Kathy Keller Please put Saturday September 9 on your calendar for our next monthly Work Party. The Native Meadow is growing beautifully with more flowers emerging as the plants mature. Month by month, we see the efforts of our volunteers paying off. I hope that you’ll come and enjoy […]
AT&T proposes new wireless communication facility in Glen Park
Glen Park Women Hall of Fame presentation – Aug 29, 7:00 pm
The presentation by Evelyn Rose, founder of the Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project, will be on Tuesday, August 29 at 7:00 pm. It’s being held at Temple Sherith Israel, 2266 California at Webster. If you can’t make it in person, you can join the San Francisco History Association to access it via Zoom. Membership info […]
It’s a done deal! Two great events coming this Fall
With Fogust (almost) in the rearview mirror, the SF Entertainment Commission has approved street closures for two great events, so mark your calendar now! Art Walk SF–Saturday, October 7, 12pm-5pm Local merchants and artists will be partnering in the revitalization of our neighborhood! Glen Park’s many small businesses will have special promotions while showcasing local […]
Sunday gusher at Chenery & Diamond repaired in less than 24 hours
A broken water main at the corner of Chenery and Diamond Streets sent a gusher of water two feet up into the air Sunday afternoon around 2:00 PM, flooding the street and sending water down Diamond. The water pressure was so strong that parts of the asphalt and concrete at the edges of the hole […]
Two Closures, One Hearing Aug 24
SFMTA will consider two requested street closures in Glen Park at an August 24 hearing: Both items are on the Interdepartmental Staff Committee on Traffic and Transportation for Temporary Street Closures (ISCOTT) hearing agenda. The hearing will be held online August 24, 9 a.m., and can be attended either through Microsoft Teams or by dialing […]