Thanks to Elizabeth Olson on the Excelsior Parents list for this update. In its initial creation of neighborhood elementary school assignment patterns, the San Francisco Public School District considered Interstate 280 to be an impenetrable barrier – forgetting that there are several pedestrian overpasses and underpasses that allow children to walk to schools on the […]
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Did you get a notice about curb numbers? It’s not official.
This from alert neighbor Mike in Glen Park: ==== Did anyone else find an official-looking piece of paper attached to your house today entitled, “COMMUNITY NOTICE”? At first glance, it appears to be an official posting from the city. And a scary one at that, between the all-uppercase title and a first paragraph declaring that, […]
A message from Capt. Cassanego at Ingleside: Everyday Heros
Captain’s Message: Lately, I have been writing about “Neighborhood Heroes.” Neighborhood heroes are residents who see suspicious activity and report it to the police. Here is another example of a hero: On Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:30 in the morning, our hero walked out of his home and saw two persons wearing black hooded […]
Sunnyside Conservatory Work Day Sept. 18
Date: Sept.18th 9 am – noon Please Join Us for a Work Day at the Sunnyside Conservatory · We will have a gardener from R&P to guide us. · Tools and gloves will be provided. · Simple refreshments available. Please wear long sleeves! We have a stand of spiny weeds to remove (Echium vulgare). In […]
GP Plan meeting Sept. 14, Tuesday
Glen Park Community Plan September 14th, 2010 Tuesday, 6:30-8:30 PM St. John’s Elementary School Auditorium 925 Chenery Street (Btw. Chilton & Burnside) The Planning Department has prepared an updated draft of the Glen Park Community Plan based on discussions with the Glen Park community over the past year. We are holding a meeting to distribute […]
SF SAFE Fun Run Sept. 26
It’s the Countdown to the 5K Fun Run/Walk for SAFEty! With just 3 weeks left until race day, here are 3 great reasons why you should participate: 1. Enhance your awareness of personal and family safety, while joining forces with your community and the SFPD 2. Spend a Sunday afternoon getting some exercise, eating good […]
Thefts of catalytic converters up in San Francisco, two in Ingleside.
The following are Glen Park crimes from the Ingleside Station Newsletter Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Nothing in the report from Glen Park Wednesday, August 25, 2010 11:07 am, Diamond/Chenery, Suspended Driver Thursday, August 26, 2010 05:13 am, 100 blk Roanoke, Theft from Vehicle Officer Anderson and Officer Otaguro responded to the report of an auto […]
Sunnyside Park Meeting Aug. 30
MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2010, 7:00 sharp – 8:30 PM, (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Sunnyside Park CLUBHOUSE, (Mid-way up/down hillside; Melrose/Foerster/Teresita) Beverages and Cookies The future of small neighborhood parks seems precarious. Clubhouses are being leased out, programs and maintenance services are being concentrated in large parks, picnic tables are being rented so frequently that […]
Planned Electrical Outage for Chenery St. canceled
Residents of Chenery St. between Elk and Diamond report receiving calls from PG&E canceling today’s planned electrical outage. Letters from PG&E sent several weeks ago announced the shut down, though it wasn’t clear why it was being done. But now, it’s not.
Two Painted Ladies visit Glen Park
Two Painted Lady butterflies landing on Pearly Everlasting plants along Islais Creek in Glen Canyon Park on Wednesday, August 18th. The butterflies, V. annabella, have a wide range. They’re also sometimes called West Coast Ladies. These two decided to make acquaintanceship with plants cared for by Friends of Glen Canyon Park. Anyone interested in joining […]