By Murray Schneider If you liked the short-lived series Pan Am, we have a neighbor who lived it – one who fought and won rights stewardesses in that show could only dream of. Edith Lauterbach, who has lived on the corner of Diamond and Arbor Streets since 1975, spent her working life flying in airplanes. […]
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West Nile found in crow near City College
from a Sunnyside neighbor: Bird found near City College tests positive for West Nile Virus Please see attached Press Release from SF Department of Public Health. DPH has identified a bird found near City College on September 11th that tested positive for West Nile Virus. The good news is that San Francisco has never had a […]
The Shuttle flies over Glen Park
The space shuttle Endeavor flew over San Francisco at just past 9:30 this morning. Several Glen Park residents got some shots as it flew over on its way to a museum in Los Angeles. Here’s the Chron’s story.
Glen Park Festival most popular in City poll
The City and County of San Francisco is did a facebook poll on people’s favorite neighborhood festival, and Glen Park Festival was #1 at 37%! (next closest is the Asian Heritage festival at 19%). https://www.facebook.com/SF?v=app_68682102181
Cleaning up in Glen Canyon
By Murray Schneider A fallen limb from a eucalyptus tree greeted Friends of Glen Canyon volunteers and their supervising gardener, Rachel Kesel, Wednesday morning as they prepared to begin a round of weekly tasks. During the night the limb had separated from the trunk of a towering gum tree, one of its branches now lying […]
Moto Mele bring vintage cars to Chenery Park
This year’s 2012 Moto Melee was again celebrated at Chenery Park restaurant on Monday night. Lots of older model and classic sports cars.
Where’s the pot o’ gold? Rainbow over Glen Park tonight
We weren’t the only ones who saw yesterday’s double rainbow. Here’s the Chronicle’s shot from AT&T.
Sunnyside Conservatory Garden day Sept. 22
Greetings to All…. Please join us for our quarterly work day on Saturday, Sept, 22nd from 9 AM till 12 noon. We will pull weeds and do whatever our Fearless Leader, probably Gardener Bob, recommends. There will be a wedding at 2 PM that day, and you may be sure our efforts will be appreciated. […]
Celtic Night gala for St. Aidan’s on September 29
Celtic Night gala on September 29 St. Aidan’s Church (101 Gold Mine Drive @ Diamond Heights Boulevard) will host a Celtic Night fundraiser on Saturday, September 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stand-up comic Marga Gomez will headline; additional entertainment includes Irish step dancing and vocal performances. Dinner and silent auction included. Tickets are […]
Notes from our neighbors in College Hill
Two items of interest have been posted to the newsletter of the College Hill Neighborhood Association — Thanks to CHNA Secretary Erika Ehmsen: Neighborhood crime and safety updates From Bernalwood: Burglary Prevention Tip: Beware the Taped Front Door Are wannabe burglars waiting patiently to plunder your home when you’re out of town? A Bernal Heights […]